18 Vintage Dessert Recipes That Prove Grandma Was the Best Baker
Grandma’s desserts hold a special kind of magic, combining timeless flavors with the warmth of home. From her flaky pies to her gooey cakes and perfect cookies, these recipes bring back sweet memories and comforting aromas. Whether you’re recreating family traditions or discovering old-fashioned classics, these desserts are sure to bring a little extra love to your table!
Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake
This Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake is baked from a box, poked with cheesecake pudding, covered with Cool Whip, and then topped with fresh strawberries.
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Sticky Buns
These delicious Sticky Buns are light and fluffy, filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a glorious caramel pecan glaze!
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Coconut Custard Pie
Coconut Custard Pie is a dense and creamy dessert recipe made with just seven ingredients including coconut, milk, and eggs.
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Classic Key Lime Pie
Get ready to pucker up with our classic key lime pie recipe! This tangy and sweet dessert will transport you to the Florida Keys with its zesty lime flavor and creamy texture. It’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
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Butter Tarts
Have you ever made or tasted homemade butter tarts? They’re a real Canadian classic recipe. The homemade pastry shells contain a sweet, vanilla-scented filling with nuts and raisins for the perfect flavor.
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Bisquick Apple Cobbler
Whip up this flavor-packed Bisquick apple cobbler. Using Bisquick is a handy shortcut which makes the recipe really easy as well as tasty.
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Coconut Cream Pie
This Coconut Cream Pie is made with a homemade coconut custard filling in a buttery pie crust topped with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut. This is the famous Dahlia Bakery’s secret coconut cream pie recipe.
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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie (Easy No-Bake Recipe)
A no-bake Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie with a 5-ingredient filling that’s incredibly delicious. It can be made ahead and kept refrigerated.
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Nana’s Pineapple Delight (Pineapple Bars Recipe)
Nana’s Pineapple Delight is a vintage treat from my grandmother; sweet, fruity pineapple bars with a creamy vanilla frosting and flaky butter crust.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!
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Black Forest Trifle
This is a fun twist on a classic dessert that I love – black forest cake but in a trifle form. So delicious and easy to make.
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Dump Cake Recipe
A dump cake is a quick and effortless fruit dessert with canned pie filling and a cake mix topping. It’s a crowd-pleaser and freezes well.
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Simple Raspberry Icebox Cake
This Simple Raspberry Icebox Cake is the perfect cool treat for Summer. Just a few ingredients and some refrigerator time!
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Classic Pavlova
A sweet pavlova with crisp chewy exterior, and marshmallowy soft and creamy center
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Easy Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Flaky buttery homemade crust with sweet fresh strawberries and tart rhubarb
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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and cozy date cake and soaked in a sticky toffee sauce. A decadent, sweet, and comforting dessert.
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Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake
Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of applesauce spice cake with cream cheese frosting. This fall dessert is easy to make from scratch!
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Banana Pudding Pie
Banana Pudding Pie is a dreamy treat that combines classic flavors with a modern twist, making it a perfect dessert.
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