Desserts

An easier spin on the classic fruity Southern layer cake

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

A perfectly sweet and spiced pairing for fall

An elegant fruit dessert from a beloved Indian restaurant in Houston

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

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

A delicious ode to summer’s bounty—and to love

Brian Noyes shares a celebration-worthy, century-plus-old family recipe

Gooey cinnamon rolls get a citrus and pecan upgrade at the rural Virginia bakery

Celebrate peach season with a sweet twist on a soul food classic

Scream-worthy treats from some of the best shops, restaurants, and ice cream purveyors across the South

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

Crisp, nutty, buttery sweets tie back to centuries of Southern and African history

Tarciani Harger melds a background in fashion design with her Brazilian roots to conjure unbelievable desserts in Greenville, South Carolina

The Kentucky chef’s favorite childhood dessert plays up sweet spring strawberries

The secrets behind the still-going-strong spot, plus a recipe for Steeplechase pie

The family behind a treasured Round Top, Texas, cafe shares a sweet-and-salty dessert from their new cookbook

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

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

Not a fan of pumpkin pie? Make this easy layered beauty your sweet of the season