Guarantee a delicious season with these recipes.
When we need new recipe inspiration, the first person we turn to is Grandma.
This time around, were revisiting Grandmas favorite summer desserts.
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From juicy fruit cobblers to no-bake icebox cakes, these vintage dessert recipes willdelight at every summer event.
This simple version that comes together with pantry staples tastes just like Grandmas.
We cant resist a warm cup of coffee or tea with this beautiful confection.
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Our Test Kitchen recommends using pure vanilla to make the whipped cream extra rich.
This recipe would be delicious served at brunch as easily as after supper.
Sometimes, like with this nostalgic strawberry-pretzel combo, it can even be served at desert!
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The toasty meringue topping makes it beautiful enough for the holiday sideboard.
buttercream, is a lovely centerpiece for a luncheon with Grandma.
The hardest part is waiting for each layer to set so that the end result has beautifully defined layers.
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Triple Berry Sonker With Dip
This unique summer dessert is a must-try if Grandma loves cobbler.
The dip… how fun!
A cross between vanilla pudding and frosting, it was really good!
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This pie is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy.
Going in my permanent collection for summer desserts!
Dont forget the whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving!
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Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
We might as well call this recipe Old Faithful.
There is no occasion morning, noon, or night, that a pound cake isnt an appropriate dessert.
Add fresh summer fruit like peaches or berries on top, and youve made Grandma proud.
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Classic Chess Pie
Sure, Classic Chess Pie can be served year round.
But theres something special about enjoying a slice with fresh summer berries from Grandmas garden on top.
Pack up a batch for the church potluck or a summer picnic.
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Chocolate Delight
This layered beauty goes by many names around the South.
Whatever you call it, theres no denying its a total delight, and plenty of five-star reviewers agree.
Charlotte Russe Cake
This no-bake cake is an absolute stunner for a spring or summer gathering.
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Chocolate Icebox Cake
This recipe from our 1972Southern Living Party Cookbookis just as popular today.
7UP Bundt Cake
Old-fashioned soda cakes probably take up several pages of Grandmas recipe book.
This bright Bundt cake topped with sugared lemon and lime zest screams summer.
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