No gathering is complete without something sweet. These desserts are the kind I’ve made for years, dependable and always crowd-pleasing.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Perfect for any occasion, my Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe features sweet, fresh strawberries surrounded by jello and encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Easy, breezy, and oh-so-delicious!
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Southern Banana Pudding with Homemade Custard
If you grew up in the South, you already know that Banana Pudding isn’t banana pudding unless it’s made with a homemade stovetop custard. No shortcuts, no pudding mix, and certainly no whipped topping. Just rich, silky custard layered with ripe bananas and ‘Nilla wafers, crowned with a fluffy meringue baked to golden perfection. This is the banana pudding your grandmother made, and I’m going to show you exactly how I still do it in my kitchen today.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
This Strawberry Icebox Cake looks and tastes like you spent your whole morning in the kitchen when all you really did was slap some strawberries, whipped cream, and graham crackers together. Even if you’ve never baked a thing in your life, you can make this recipe.
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Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake
The iconic Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake with sweet pineapple slices caramelized in butter and brown sugar, topped with a fluffy yellow cake batter. Serve one for an old-fashioned trip down memory lane.
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Easy Homemade Pineapple Cobbler
Are you looking for a no-stress dessert recipe? My Easy Homemade Pineapple Cobbler might be the perfect solution! This delicious dessert is made with simple ingredients and takes only 10 minutes of hands-on time.
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Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes
Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes is a classic, vintage recipe. It’s a bit of a cross between a cookie and cake, not too sweet, and utterly delicious. Tea cakes are the perfect ending to any meal or a great mid-afternoon snack with coffee, tea, or milk.
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No Bake Cheesecake Cups
These mini No Bake Cheesecake Cups are a great choice for any occasion from a family dinner to a buffet style party. They use basic ingredients and take just 10 minutes of prep time. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the cheesecakes to chill!
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Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Fresh Berries
This dreamy dessert may look difficult, but it’s really nothing more than a big baked meringue. Pavlova, with its crisp outer crust and soft, light interior, is perfect any time of year, but when fresh berries are in season, it’s an absolute delight. Serve my Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Fresh Berries, and get raves from your friends and family!
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Lemon Pudding Cake
This interesting Lemon Pudding Cake recipe separates as it bakes into two layers that become a light, tender top and a creamy lemon base. Add a quick cherry coulis, and you have a dessert that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
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Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
This Slow Cooker Bread Pudding will satisfy your craving for comfort food like nothing else! Make it with leftover French bread, milk, butter, cinnamon, and plump, juicy raisins for a rich, delicious treat.
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.