Southern Dessert Recipes
Everyone loves a good dessert, and no one seems to be able to pull it all together quite like the chefs and bakers in the southern part of the United States. From sweet and crispy apple or peach cobblers to honey buns, pecan pies to pralines, southern desserts have been and will be a long time favorite for many generations to come. Southern desserts are often made differently than desserts from other parts of the country. Here is a list of some of the most delicious cookie recipes, pies, and other yummy favorite recipes to try for yourself or for the whole family.
- Pecan Pie – Step-by-step directions to make a great pecan pie, from roasting the pecans, to the flaky crust and the filling
- Apple Cobbler – A long time southern favorite, here are several different apple cobbler recipes to choose from
- Pecan Praline Recipe – A very easy to follow recipe for making pralines with pecans
- Homemade Banana Pudding – Recipe for this fun dessert that kids especially love
- Mississippi Mud Pie – A chocolaty dessert that everyone loves, fun and easy to make
- Lemon Meringue Pie – This southern classic comes courtesy of the southern recipe queen herself, Paula Deen
- Peach Cobbler – Delicious popular Georgia cobbler recipe from the Food Network
- Southern Bread Pudding – A yummy bread pudding recipe that includes raisins and can be mixed and matched with your favorite breads
- Sweet Potato Pie – An unlikely, yet delicious dessert that is popular in the south
- Bourbon Panna Cotta – An unusual, classy dessert made southern with a touch of bourbon
- Peanut Butter Balls – This is a classic southern favorite that can be made several different ways; here are a few different recipes to choose from
- Peanut Butter Cookies – Kids especially love this easy to make cookie recipe
- Oatmeal Spice Cookies – Soft, delicious oatmeal cookies that have a little bit of spicy southern kick
- Lemon Meltaways – Soft, delicious lemon flavored cookies that literally melt in your mouth
- Funnel Cake – This carnival treat is a sweet, fried favorite that has been enjoyed by millions
- Pine Bark – Wonderful and easy/fun dessert that can be made with crackers and chocolate bars
- Southern Tiramisu – A southern twist on this Italian classic using hazelnut
- Sugar Cookies – Everyone loves this dessert staple that can be made into virtually any shape you wish
- Coffee Cake – Long a southern favorite, this particular recipe for coffee cake includes apples
- Honey Buns – Martha Stewart’s recipe for soft, gooey honey buns
- Red Velvet Cake - A beautiful, deep red cake with white frosting
- Banana Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup – Extra sweet breakfast treat that can also make a great dessert
- Bakes Apples – Apples have long been a southern favorite; here, they are baked for a delicious and healthy dessert
- Key Lime Pie – An alternative to lemon meringue pie, this is a delicious pie with zesty lime filling
- Root Beer Float – One of the easiest desserts to make, this has long been a southern favorite at classic drive-ins
- Southern Fudge – Fudge is a dessert that can be made several ways; try this southern version for a great dessert for all to enjoy
- Homemade Ice Cream – Many southerners have their own ice cream maker; here are some recipe to make some of your own
- Strawberry Jam Cake – An unusual recipe that includes strawberry jam (homemade is always best)
- Coconut Layer Cake – Delicious recipe for coconut cake
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake – Yummy recipe for cheesecake with a southern peanut butter twist