From indulgent chocolate to dreamy fruits, ending a meal with a pie, tart, crisp or easy bars makes every holiday and occasion more than special. Here’s to gorgeous desserts that everyone loves and anyone can make!
It’s hard to resist buttery crusts filled with bright fruits, dreamy custards or rich chocolate! Whether it’s a fruit tart with a cookie crust, bars made with graham cracker or shortbread crusts or classic old fashioned pie recipes with roll out pie dough, these simple desserts are perfect for every potluck, holiday and get together.
Pies, Crisps & Tart Recipes
Old Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pie
Chocolate Meringue Pie is an old fashioned chocolate pie recipe with a dark, rich chocolate filling balanced by a soft, fluffy meringue topping. I’m sharing my grandmother’s signature recipe and all my best tips for a successful pie every time!
Honey Lime Fruit Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust
If you love fruit pizza, then this beautiful, easy recipe is just for you! A dazzling dessert or a star at brunch, there’s really no time that’s a bad time for this colorful gem, with its fresh fruit, cream cheese lime filling, honey lime glaze and sugar cookie crust.
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
Golden and dreamy, this Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie has a rich custard filling loaded with coconut and is piled-high with a fluffy meringue. A little bit of heaven in a pie crust, this classic dessert is as long on flavor as it is tradition.
Cozy Apple Pear Crisp
Layers of sliced apples and pears are wrapped in a brown sugar cinnamon filling, full of warm spices and topped with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. This foolproof apple dessert is what good baking is all about!
Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
A classic dessert, this easy no-bake Fresh Strawberry Pie is bursting with plump, ripe strawberries bathed in a simple sweet strawberry glaze all cradled in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with Molasses Bourbon Whipped Cream
Whether you need the perfect dessert for your Kentucky Derby party, Thanksgiving or all the holidays in between, this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe is a southern classic that’s always right! Exquisitely indulgent with buttery pecans, rich, dark chocolate and a hint of smooth bourbon, you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites
Perfect for all your holiday and seasonal gatherings, this quick and easy no bake pie recipe let’s you enjoy all the flavors of a homemade pumpkin pie in one perfect little bite. Rich, creamy pumpkin filling, fluffy cream cheese topping, toasted pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon all fit neatly in a crisp phyllo cup and your busy schedule!
Celebrate Autumn with A Rustic Pear Galette
Simple to make with beautiful seasonal fruit and a humble but elegant appearance, the pear galette embodies the best of delicious homemade desserts!
Dessert Bars Recipes
Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars
Make the best Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars with this easy recipe that requires zero mixing or kitchen tools! Loaded with chewy browned coconut, crunchy pecans, oodles of melted chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and a buttery graham cracker crust, these 7 layers of traditional southern goodness just happen to be the perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion.
Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars
A reader favorite! Turn traditional pecan pie into easy dessert bars with this simple Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars recipe! With a quick buttery pecan shortbread crust and a sweet, nutty no-cook pecan pie filling, Pecan Pie Bars take pie at the holidays to whole new level.
Coconut Lime Bars
Creamy Toasted Coconut Lime Bars are like little key lime pies as a fun dessert bar! Tart and tangy lime, sweet shredded coconut and a buttery shortbread crust with macadamia nuts and lime zest make this tropical delight the perfect treat for summer cookouts, bridal and baby showers and your favorite holidays.
Gooey Black Bottom Pecan Pie Brownies
Pecan pie and brownies! It’s a true Southern match straight from Heaven. Dark, fudgey brownies and toasted pecan pie filling are the perfect combination in these Gooey Black Bottomed Pecan Pie Brownies.
Lemon Basil Squares: A New Southern Twist on an Old Favorite
Classic lemon bars with an easy shortbread crust get a fresh, update twist with just a hint of fresh basil in this traditional dessert bar recipe.
No Bake S'mores Bars
It’s official! S’mores aren’t just for campfires anymore! Not since you’ve come across these No Bake S’mores Bars. Lucky you! Enjoy gooey, chocolatey S’mores indoors anytime of the year with this easy no bake recipe using Golden Grahams (or any honey grahams cereal), chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows.
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