Finding dessert recipe ideas can sometimes be a challenge. If you have a sweet tooth like I do then planning what to have on your dessert menu is equally as important as planning the main menu. I love the typical desserts like apple pie, chocolate cake or lemon meringue pie but there are a few sweet treats that are staples in my home that I make every opportunity I get. These soul food dessert recipes will have your tastebuds wanting more.
Soul Food Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is the best of all worlds when it come to desserts. The sweet sauce, crispy out crust and the juicy sweet peaches make this dish so satisfying. You can make this recipe from frozen or fresh preaches.
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Seven Up Pound Cake
7Up Pound Cake is made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It is my favorite pound cake. I top mine with a light sugar icing. The pound cake goes great with ice cream.
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Soul Food Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding consist of layers of goodness. The homemade custard, the fresh bananas and the vanilla wafers all make this dessert so delicious.
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Chessmen Banana Pudding
We all know Classic Banana Pudding in and of itself is simply delicious but if you want a decadent treat, change those vanilla wafers to Chessmen cookies. Your tastebuds will thank you!
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Red Velvet Cake
This Cake is velvety and smooth and the cream cheese icing is the perfect compliment to this rich cake.
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Sweet Potato Pie
The holidays would not be the holidays without sweet potato pie on the dessert table. This classic soul food dessert is one of if not my favorite.
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The Best Pecan Pie Dessert Recipe
Another Thanksgiving soul food classic is the Pecan Pie. For the Pecan lover it is full of the flavorful nut nestled in a sweet caramel filling.
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Tea Cake
Nothing pairs better with your favorite tea than Tea Cakes. Although not a typical dessert, these light cookie have a rich, sweet nutty taste that is sure to please.
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Pralines
The only problem I have with Pralines is I can’t eat just one. They are full of all things good: pecans, wrapped in a caramel coating. Simply delicious!
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