Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese

20 American Desserts That Are as Sweet as They Are Timeless

ByKrizel

American desserts are a delicious reflection of the country’s rich culinary history, blending regional specialties with timeless classics. These 25 recipes celebrate the best of American sweets, from comforting pies and cobblers to indulgent cookies and cakes. Whether you’re craving something nostalgic or discovering a new favorite, these desserts are a must-try!

Tiramisu Brownies

Gluten Free Tiramisu Brownies.
Gluten Free Tiramisu Brownies. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

If you love chocolate, especially brownie recipes, these Tiramisu Brownies are going to rock your world! They offer everything you love about brownies along with all those amazing tiramisu flavors. This is such a heavenly dessert.

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Mississippi Mud Brownies (With Brownie Mix)

A stack of chocolate brownies stacked on top of each other.
Mississippi Mud Brownies (With Brownie Mix). Photo credit: Grits And Gouda.

Shortcut Mississippi Mud Brownies recipe made with fudge brownie mix, marshmallows, and melted store bought chocolate icing.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

A stack of chocolate pecan bars on a plate.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are right out of mom’s recipe book. They are rich, sweet, and deliciously sticky. The perfect comforting treat for a chilly night in!
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Strawberry Shortcake In A Jar

Treat yourself to this delicious strawberry shortcake in a jar. It’s an easy to make portable mini dessert for summer picnics and cookouts.
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Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake With Chocolate Ganache

A chocolate bundt cake is sitting on a wooden plate.
Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake With Chocolate Ganache. Photo credit: Bake With Jamie.

This chocolate sour cream pound cake is rich and moist thanks to the extra-virgin olive oil and sour cream. Topped with a chocolate ganache.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake With Chocolate Ganache

Firecracker S’Mores

Firecracker S’Mores. Photo credit: Love And Olive Oil.

Take everything you love about s’mores (crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey, slightly charred marshmallows) and add popping candy. What do you get? Why a flavor explosion, of course!
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Apple Cobbler

A bowl of apple cobbler with ice cream and apples.
Apple Cobbler. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This apple cobbler is an old fashioned dessert made with an apple filling that is topped with sweet buttermilk biscuits.
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Sweet Potato Pie

A pumpkin pie with whipped cream and pecans on a plate.
Sweet Potato Pie. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

This classic southern sweet potato pie recipe turns fresh sweet potatoes into a delicious pie that’s the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe.
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Maple Pecan Pie

A pie in a white bowl.
Maple Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Cinnamon And Sage Co..

This Maple Pecan Pie uses maple syrup in place of corn syrup for a healthier dessert that you can feel good about serving your family.
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No Bake Strawberry Pie With Jello

A slice of strawberry pie with whipped cream on top.
No Bake Strawberry Pie With Jello. Photo credit: Midwestern Homelife.

No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie with graham cracker crust is a quick and easy make-ahead strawberry dessert recipe.
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Ice Cream Sundae

Three ice cream sundaes on a plate with sprinkles.
Ice Cream Sundae. Photo credit: Keep Calm And Eat Ice Cream.

This homemade ice cream sundae with sprinkles, nuts and a cherry on top is a classic summer dessert loved by kids and kids at heart.
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Frozen Yogurt Bark

Frozen Yogurt Bark. Photo credit: Julies Eats & Treats.

ool down this summer with homemade Frozen Yogurt Bark. It’s an easy frozen treat with fresh berries and granola plus mini chocolate chips.
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Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese

Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Salads Soups And Sweets.

This Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese is a classic dessert with layers of creamy pudding, sweet banana slices, and Nilla wafers.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pie

A stack of pumpkin ice cream sandwiches on a plate next to a glass of milk.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This paleo pumpkin whoopie pie recipe is the perfect easy sugar free dessert! They have a soft pumpkin and spice flavor with a rich and creamy filling.
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Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls on a white place
Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

These delicious Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for any holiday gathering or a weeknight! They are extra soft and tender, layered with rich cinnamon and brown sugar, then topped with a delicious sweet cream cheese glaze. They are absolutely perfect when served warm and fresh out of the oven. Way better than the ones in the can!

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Oreo Brownies

Close-up of chocolate brownies topped with pieces of sandwich cookies, showing a rich and textured surface.
Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

These Oreo brownies are rich, fudgey, and brimming with Oreo cookies. They are incredibly delicious and oh-so-easy to make. This recipe for homemade brownies gives you tall brownies that make the perfect dessert or afternoon treat.

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Hot Cocoa Donuts

hot cocoa donuts with mini marshmallows
Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

How delicious do these Hot Cocoa Donuts look? They are perfectly light, sweet, and loaded with a rich chocolate glaze. Make some hot chocolate and dunk and dip these babies right in. These easy baked donuts are the perfect way to warm up this fall and winter. Top them with these adorable mini marshmallows for a festive touch.

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Smores Bars

Smores Bars.
Smores Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Smores Bars are always a win and these sweet ones will not disappoint. Made with chocolate graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows.
Get the Recipe: Smores Bars

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

A slice of zucchini bread on a cutting board.
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy Zucchini Bread comes together quickly, and no mixer is needed. With just 6 basic ingredients plus a few baking essentials, you’ll have super moist and delicious sweet bread with chocolate chips in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Key Lime Pie

A pie with lime slices on top.
Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: Strength And Sunshine.

This 5 ingredient No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie is so easy to make, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Authentic zesty, sweet, cool, creamy flavors!
Get the Recipe: Key Lime Pie

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