Desserts
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Cast Iron Skillet Monkey Bread
There’s something irresistible about warm monkey bread fresh from the oven. Soft pull-apart dough coated in cinnamon sugar and baked in buttery caramel sauce becomes even better when made in a cast iron skillet. The skillet gives the edges a lightly crisp texture while keeping the center soft, gooey, and perfectly fluffy. This cast iron skillet monkey bread is easy enough for weekend brunch but impressive enough for holidays, game days, and family gatherings. Using refrigerated biscuit dough keeps prep simple while still delivering that classic homemade flavor everyone loves. Why You’ll Love This Cast Iron Monkey Bread What Is Monkey Bread? Monkey bread is a pull-apart bread made by…
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Easy Vegan Alabama Pecan Bread – Sweet Southern Classic
Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread is a classic Southern treat that’s rich, buttery, and full of toasted pecan flavor. Traditionally made with eggs and butter, this vegan version keeps all the flavor and texture while using simple plant-based ingredients. The result is a moist, chewy sweet bread that is more like a blondie dessert bar or sheet cake than a classic loaf bread. It has a rich caramel banana flavor with plenty of crunchy pecans in every bite. If you love classic Southern flavors like pecans and brown sugar, this Vegan Alabama Pecan Bread is a must try! This is an old-fashioned treat that I would see at potlucks and my…
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Lemon Strawberry Compote
If you’ve ever wished you could bottle up the taste of strawberries and spoon it over everything… lemon strawberry compote is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s bright, sweet, and full of that fresh berry flavor that instantly makes any breakfast or dessert feel a little more special. The best part? You only need three simple ingredients and about 15 minutes. That’s it. No complicated canning process, no fancy equipment just strawberries, a little sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon to wake everything up. Whether you’re topping pancakes on a slow Sunday morning or adding a layer of fruity magic to yogurt, cheesecakes, or ice cream, this strawberry compote is…
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Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
These Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits will become your favorite new weekend treat to bake. Tender, fluffy, and not overly sweet, this recipe is a cross between a cinnamon roll and a vegan buttermilk biscuit. They deliver warm cinnamon sugar and juicy bursts of raisins. These biscuits are fast and easy to make. If you’re chasing the memory of those soft, slightly sweet cinnamon biscuits from fast-food and diner breakfast menus, look no further. Our homemade Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits capture everything comforting. They’re perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or a simple afternoon treat. Why You’ll Love These Biscuits How To Make Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits Ingredients Dry Ingredients Mix-Ins…
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Christmas Cake Dip Made with Little Debbie Cakes
If there’s one snack that screams Christmas nostalgia, it’s the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake. Those soft layers of vanilla cake, creamy filling, and sweet frosting are iconic. And while they’re delicious straight from the box, they also make the perfect base for southern holiday desserts. Christmas Cake Dip is a fluffy sweet dessert made with Little Debbie Christmas Cakes, whipped topping and cream cheese. It’s the perfect centerpiece for holiday cookie dessert boards. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Holiday Snack Cakes With Southern Charm Did you…
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Vegan Apple Bourbon Cobbler
When the crisp autumn air rolls in and apple season is at its peak, there’s nothing better than a warm, comforting dessert fresh out of the oven. This vegan apple bourbon cobbler is the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors! It’s packed with tender baked apples, soaked with bourbon, and topped with a sweet golden biscuit-like crust. The best part? It’s completely dairy-free and egg-free, so everyone can enjoy a generous scoop (especially with dairy free vanilla ice cream melting on top). Sweet, Tart Apples + Warm, Caramel Bourbon I love drinking (and cooking with) bourbon in the fall. It’s the perfect cozy warming spirit for cooler nights. Bourbon has…
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Apple Pie Dip – A Sweet Twist on a Fall Classic
Nothing says autumn quite like apple pie. Warm, spiced apples wrapped in a flaky crust are the essence of fall comfort food. But what if you could capture all that flavor in an easy, shareable dip? Enter Apple Pie Dip—a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties, game day spreads, or just a quiet cozy night at home. This dessert dip gives you everything you love about apple pie, but without the fuss of rolling dough or waiting for it to bake. Think sweetened cinnamon cream cheese with warm gooey spiced apples topped with a golden graham cracker crumbs served with vanilla wafer cookies, graham crackers, or even fresh fruit…
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Vegan Blackberry Cobbler
This easy Vegan Blackberry Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert, featuring juicy, sun-ripened berries bubbling under a golden crust. Made with simple pantry staples, this homemade fruit cobbler delivers authentic Southern flavor without any dairy or eggs. Whether you bake it in a traditional cast iron skillet for or a standard baking dish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a great way to use fresh summer blackberries Last weekend our little local farmers market had a blackberry and blueberry festival. I am a sucker for fresh summer berries. So of course we had to stop by and check it out. Several farms had pints of blueberries but only a few had blackberries.…
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Roasted Vegan Chocolate Almonds
Vegan Chocolate Almonds are perfect for any occasion but especially when you want to share something sweet with someone you love! They are so fast and easy to make. Just mix five simple ingredients together and bake for a half hour. That’s it. Simple right? Simply delicious! You won’t be able to stop eating these healthy little treats! The roasted vegan chocolate almonds pair perfectly with fresh berries. Add some fresh fruit and you have yourself a healthy little desert tray. Not all deserts have to be overly sweet. My husband loves these just for that reason. Give him some fresh fruit and nuts to munch on and he’s a…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Vegan Cheesecake Bars
That’s right you heard me, get excited, for PSL Vegan Cheesecake! It’s that time of year when the whole world goes insane for pumpkin spice, your truly included. I don’t know why. For me I think it’s about faking it until it really feels like fall outside. If I turn the AC on high, close my eyes, and inhale delicious pumpkin spice scent then I can pretend it is fall outside. But in truth it’s 90 something degrees outside and I’m beyond tired of sweating in this summer heat. We probably have another solid month of summer before it’s cool enough outside to break out my boots and leggings. So…
