Something Sweet

Chef Joe Trull’s take on the perfect summer treat

A family recipe inspired chef Brandon Carter’s nutty and delicious dessert

Boxed cake and pudding mixes—plus fruity soda—make a decadent and easy dessert

An old-fashioned favorite becomes a craft cocktail

Virginia Willis transforms a basic cracker into a classic holiday treat

Brian Noyes of Red Truck Bakery in Marshall, Virginia, shares a recipe rooted in sweet family memories

A Southern Easter tradition

Robert St. John puts his own silky spin on a creamy classic at Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The Franklin, North Carolina, bakery shares a charming fall dessert

A homemade Valentine’s treat for those who like a little kick with their sweet

This icebox dessert is a busy host’s best friend

Fresh blueberries get the skillet treatment

Made with Empire apples, this is a delicious take on the American classic

An Italian spin on one of the South’s favorite desserts

With Scotch and brown sugar, “the record goes to a customer who ate three in one sitting.”

This year, Birmingham’s Dolester Miles was named America’s best pastry chef. Try her sweet potato pie, and you’ll see why

The ultimate centerpiece dessert for Sunday’s final round? Arnold Palmer Cake

The Food Network star brings the sweet in this peanut-charged pecan pie cousin

A cake worthy of a regular spot at the dessert table

Sweet Divinities are classic Southern treats

A simple cake-mix cake gets a dose of New Orleans–inspired decadence

An Elvis-inspired take on the crowd-pleasing dessert

Martha Foose shares a recipe from Loblolly Bakery, her soon-to-open storefront in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

An Asheville chef brings the campfire treat indoors

An elegant fruit dessert from a beloved Indian restaurant in Houston

Scraps of dough top warm apples for a casual, comforting treat to share

This traditional almond cake is a showstopper of a dessert

The forgotten classic

A Louisville chef unites her favorite Filipino and Kentucky flavors

The Garden & Gun Club chef takes on the beloved Southern dessert

The Fearrington House Cookbook adapts this classic from Edna Lewis and the acclaimed chef’s time at the beloved North Carolina restaurant

Bring a bit of classic New Orleans sweetness to your kitchen

On the road in search of the classic North Carolina cousin to the cobbler (and a recipe, to boot)

Inspired by the Moravian women of North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina pitmaster Jake Wood shares the inspiration behind his new nineties-themed taqueria—plus a Southern spin on a classic Latin American dessert

The throwback dessert

A no-bake filling and pecan-filled crust make this dessert easy to love

Fresh fruit and libations combine in a spin on a Kentucky favorite

The Most Southern Ice Cream Ever

A sweet finish for any summer supper