From classic pies to quirky cookies, these Southern dessert recipes cover every craving with style and sweetness. Whether it’s a chilled Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding, a gooey 15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie, or the show-stopping Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake, this lineup delivers Southern charm in every bite. Expect nostalgic flavors like Benne Seed Brittle, rich treats like Chocolate Pie, and seasonal stunners like Peach Ice Cream. Sweet tooths, consider yourselves warned.

Chocolate Pie

This decadent Quadruple Chocolate Pie layers a chocolate cookie crust, rich mousse, silky ganache, and chocolate whipped cream—perfect for serious chocolate lovers. It’s indulgent, impressive, and way better than cake!

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Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie

Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie brings cozy vibes with spiced apples and a rich caramel-like sauce made from brown sugar and vanilla—perfect for holidays or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing classic.
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Pineapple and Rum Cupcakes with Boozy Buttercream

Pineapple and Rum Cupcakes with Boozy Buttercream are a fun, flavorful treat—sweet pineapple, rich rum, and creamy frosting come together in a perfectly sized dessert with a kick.

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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a classic Southern fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, marshmallows, and plenty of fluffy Cool Whip—sweet, creamy, and always a crowd favorite.
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Benne Seed Brittle, the Peanut Brittle of The South

Benne Seed Brittle puts a Southern spin on classic peanut brittle, swapping in sesame seeds for a nutty, toasty crunch. Sweet, simple, and perfect for snacking or dessert-topping!
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Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Everyone’s momma has a pound cake recipe, but this easy Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake wins for simplicity and flavor. Rich, moist, and tangy, it’s perfect with berries and whipped cream.

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Coconut Cake

This triple-layer Coconut Cake is a celebration-ready showstopper with fluffy marshmallow frosting and sweet shredded coconut—easy to make and sure to impress!

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Easy Strawberry Pretzel Pie

Strawberry Pretzel Pie pairs a buttery pretzel crust with creamy filling and fresh berries for the ultimate sweet-and-salty no-bake dessert—chill, top, and enjoy a slice of pure joy!

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Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake

My famous Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake—featured on the TODAY Show and Rachael Ray—is a moist sour cream pound cake with a cinnamon swirl and a rich cream cheese icing that seals the deal.
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Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding Trifle layers creamy homemade pudding, Cool Whip, and classic ‘Nilla Wafers for a make-ahead Southern dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake

Escape to the tropics with this Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake—moist, rich, and dripping with rum syrup, glaze, and flaked coconut for a true slice of island-inspired indulgence.

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Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake

Layers of moist pound cake, strawberry cream cheese filling, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries come together in this dreamy spring dessert—light, lush, and irresistible.
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Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes

Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes are the perfect mix of bright and cozy, with a fluffy cake top and creamy lemon pudding underneath—easy to make and just right for a refreshing, citrusy treat.

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Peach Ice Cream

Creamy Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Ice Cream is made with just a handful of simple ingredients—heavy cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and juicy ripe peaches—for the ultimate summertime treat.
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Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake is a Southern favorite loaded with bananas, pineapple, and pecans, all slathered in rich cream cheese frosting. Think banana bread turned cake—and yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds!

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15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie

If you’re into peanut butter and chocolate, this 15-Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie is pure pie tin magic—no baking, just quick, creamy, dreamy dessert bliss.

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Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet, salty, and totally unexpected—these Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver big flavor and serious crunch. Trust me, they’re weirdly addictive in the best way.

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Vintage Watergate Cake

Watergate Cake, also called Pistachio Cake, is a retro favorite made with pistachio pudding mix for a soft green hue and nutty flavor—moist, fluffy, and perfect for beginner bakers.

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All American OREO Coconut Cream Pie

This All-American OREO Coconut Cream Pie is a crowd-pleasing dessert with a chocolatey cookie crust and rich coconut filling—easy to make, totally impressive, and perfect for potlucks or cookouts.

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Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

These Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies by Cooking Classy are a Southern dream! Chewy cookies packed with toasted pecans are topped with a rich caramel-like frosting.
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