When ‘Vintage’ and ‘Dessert’ Have a Reunion (Spoiler…It’s Life-Changing)

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Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with these vintage dessert recipes that are as classic as your grandma’s recipe box! We’re talking about indulgent treats like Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle, where creamy layers and crunchy wafers come together in perfect harmony. Or maybe you’d prefer the irresistible combo of rich chocolate and peanut butter with Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – yes, really! If you’re craving something fruity, Peach Cobbler Pound Cake and Raspberry Eton Mess have got you covered with their refreshing sweetness. But, if you’re really in the mood for decadence, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Extremely Chocolatey Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies are calling your name. Don’t miss out on these vintage wonders—trust us, you’ll want to click to get all the sweet details!

Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle

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A banana trifle in a glass bowl.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding is the classic Southern treat you can’t go wrong with! This easy, make-ahead dessert layers creamy vanilla pudding, Nilla Wafers, and Cool Whip into a dreamy trifle. Perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking a sweat!

GET THE RECIPE: Nilla Wafter Banana Pudding

Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping

A close-up of a dessert featuring a layer of bright yellow lemon filling topped with a creamy white layer and sprinkled with chopped nuts, served on a small white plate. Another similar dessert is visible in the background.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

Lemon Pineapple Jell-O is the retro treat your taste buds never knew they were missing! Sweet, citrusy, and oh-so-refreshing, this vintage gem is versatile enough to be a salad or a dessert—because who says you can’t have both?
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping

3-Ingredient Nutella-Stuffed Cookies

2 halves of a nutella cookie on top of other cookies.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Nutella-Stuffed Cookies are the three-ingredient wonder of your dreams! With Nutella, flour, and egg, these soft, golden cookies are packed with a rich, gooey Nutella center that takes dessert to a whole new level of deliciousness. So simple, yet so irresistibly indulgent!

GET THE RECIPE: 3-Ingredient Nutella Cookies

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

A cake topped with peach pieces, brown sugar crumble, and drizzled with white icing.
Photo Credit: Chenée Today.

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake brings together two Southern classics in one irresistible treat. A rich, buttery pound cake topped with sweet peaches and a dash of cinnamon makes for a dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

Raspberry Eton Mess

A glass dessert dish with whipped cream, raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves.
Photo Credit: Chocolates & Chai.

Raspberry Eton Mess is a delightful and easy dessert that combines crunchy meringues, tangy raspberries, and smooth whipped cream. It’s the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a treat that’s both elegant and simple to enjoy year-round!
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Eton Mess

Bread Pudding Recipe

A plate with a slice of French toast topped with whipped cream, a raspberry, and two blueberries, arranged to resemble a smiling face. A fork rests beside the toast, and there is a pink napkin nearby.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a cozy classic that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday mornings or as a comforting dessert, it’s the kind of treat that feels like a warm hug on a plate!
Get the Recipe: Bread Pudding Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cupcakes

4 cupcakes with cream and jam on a plate.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

These Victoria Sponge Cupcakes are a delightful spin on the classic Victoria Sandwich Cake! With a fluffy cake base, jam, and whipped cream, they’re a perfectly portable treat for any celebration—no fork required!

GET THE RECIPE: Victoria Sponge Cupcakes

Southern Strawberry-Coconut Punch Bowl Cake

A layered dessert in a glass bowl with whipped cream, strawberries, nuts, and coconut flakes, topped with fresh strawberries.
Photo Credit: The Kitchen is My Playground.

This Punch Bowl Cake is a showstopper with layers of moist cake, juicy strawberries, and creamy coconut pudding. It’s a dreamy dessert with a blend of flavors that’s sure to wow the crowd at any gathering—no matter the season!
Get the Recipe: Southern Strawberry-Coconut Punch Bowl Cake

Extremely Chocolatey Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

A chocolate chocolate chip cookie on top of other cookies.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

These Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies are nothing short of decadent! With three kinds of chocolate chips—milk, dark, and white—plus cocoa powder, these cookies pack an irresistible fudgy punch that’ll have you reaching for seconds (and thirds).

GET THE RECIPE: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pavlova with Berries

A pavlova with cream and berries on a plate.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

This Easy Pavlova with Berries is the light, crunchy, and sweet dessert of your dreams! Topped with fresh cream and bursting with berries, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that works for any occasion—because who doesn’t love a dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious?

GET THE RECIPE: Pavlova with Berries

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes

A layered biscuit topped with whipped cream and strawberries; a bowl of strawberries in the background.
Photo Credit: Sourdough Brandon.

These Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes put a fun spin on the classic dessert! With tangy sourdough biscuits that complement sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, they’re the perfect treat to serve at your next gathering—because why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary?
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes

Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pork Rind Peanut Butter Cookies.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

If you’re into sweet and salty magic, these Pork Rind and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies will be your new obsession! A crunchy pork rind “crust” surrounds a gooey peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie base that’s impossible to resist. With the perfect balance of salty and sweet, these cookies are sure to disappear faster than you can say “who knew pork rinds could be this good?”

GET THE RECIPE: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

A stack of 2 chocolate crunch bars.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are the dessert of your dreams—guilt-free and absolutely irresistible! No refined sugar, just simple ingredients to create a no-bake treat that’s ready before you can even think about dessert. Crunchy, chocolatey, and peanut-buttery goodness in every bite—what’s not to love?

GET THE RECIPE: Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Chocolate Donut Cake Recipe

Close-up of a sliced chocolate loaf cake with a glossy white icing drizzled on top. The slice shows the cake's rich, moist texture. The background is softly blurred.
Photo credit: Browned Butter Blondie

Chocolate Donut Cake brings all the rich, chocolaty goodness of an old-fashioned donut into an easy-to-make cake form! Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy for breakfast or dessert—because why choose?
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Donut Cake Recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding

A chocolate dessert topped with caramel sauce and a swirl of whipped cream sits in a white dish. A sprig of mint garnishes the dessert, which is placed on a red napkin.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Sticky Toffee Pudding is the quintessential British dessert that oozes indulgence and cozy comfort with every bite. This rich, moist treat soaked in toffee sauce is a timeless classic that’s impossible to resist, whether you’re after something sweet after dinner or just a little indulgence to brighten your day.
Get the Recipe: Sticky Toffee Pudding

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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