12 Must-Try Southern Sweets That Never Go Out of Style
There’s something undeniably comforting about a classic Southern dessert. These 12 must-try Southern sweets are rich with tradition, flavor, and just the right amount of indulgence. Whether you’re a longtime Southern baker or just discovering the charm, these recipes belong in your kitchen.
Banana Pudding Lasagna
My banana pudding lasagna recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert for holidays, picnics, and potlucks. With layers of Nilla wafers, banana slices, and a luscious pudding mixture, each bite is a dreamy combination of flavors and textures. It’s light and refreshing – ideal for summertime but can be enjoyed anytime of year!
Raspberry Peach Cheesecake Salad
Raspberry Peach Cheesecake Salad – An amazingly refreshing fruit salad that’s rich and creamy with cheesecake filling! Perfect for summer with the addition of raspberries and peaches!
Apple Roll
With 7 basic ingredients and simple-to-follow steps, old-fashioned Apple Roll is the sweet treat you’ve been looking for! It’s a dessert recipe that’s been passed down in our family over three generations and counting. A comfort food classic, it’s a treat that’s going to be a guaranteed success.
Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie
Refreshing and delicious, this Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect summer pie! A layer of creamy whipped lemon pudding tops a mound of old-fashioned gelatin-glazed strawberries set in a flaky crust – the presentation alone will have everyone thinking you bought it at a fancy bakery!
Chocolate Rum Pumpkin Monkey Bread
This indulgent Chocolate Rum Pumpkin Monkey Bread is nothing like your Mama makes! This decadent breakfast-dessert takes the standard pull-apart cinnamon biscuits up a notch with the addition of a gooey pumpkin-brown sugar syrup and boozy chocolate glaze.
Homemade Peach and Blackberry Crumble Dessert
Homemade fresh Peach and Blackberry Crumble is the very essence of summery dessert goodness! Fresh, luscious peaches combined with juicy plump blackberries and topped with a sweet crispy crumble crust is out of this world good!
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits are easy yet delicious portable desserts made in mason jars with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, banana pudding, and whipped topping!
Texas Sheet Cake Bites
TheseTexas Sheet Cake Bitesare the perfect bite-size version of the classic and decadent chocolate sheet cake. Made in a mini muffin tin, these are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth treat for a crowd.
Ooey Gooey Bars (Yum Yum Bars)
Ooey Gooey Bars also called Yum Yum Bars are simply irresistible! With only 6 basic ingredients, they’re a quick and simple sweet treat. They have a vanilla cake-like bottom with the creamiest custard-like topping.
Old Fashioned Tea Cakes
TheseOld Fashioned Tea Cakes are the perfect dessert or snack for entertaining guests and are so easy to make with less than 10 ingredients. A classic Southern cookie-like treat with chewy edges and a tender, soft center.
Blackberry Dumplings
These easy Blackberry Dumplings are the best summer dessert. Made with just 7-ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a dessert on the table in no time. It’s a tried and true Southern classic recipe, that’s simple enough for anyone to replicate.
Preacher Cake
Preacher cake is such an amazing dessert that originally started out as a Southern treat with the goal of being fast! This cake is loaded with a huge variety of different mix-ins. The flavor of the pineapple, coconut, and walnuts is a subtle part of the cake, which is then paired with a tasty cream cheese frosting and topped with more walnuts and coconut!
