30 Desserts Grandma Brought to Every Potluck (And Yes, They’re Still That Good

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You know those desserts grandma brought to every potluck—the ones that disappeared before you even made it to the table? They were simple, made with love, and somehow always tasted better than anything store-bought. From fluffy banana pudding to those chewy bars with mystery ingredients (that totally worked), they had a kind of magic. Let’s take a sweet little stroll down memory lane and relive the desserts grandma brought to every potluck.

Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue

Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This old-fashioned Butterscotch Pie is ready in 30 minutes, made with a brown sugar custard filling. Packed with homemade flavor like Grandma used to make.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue

Cornmeal Lime Cookies With Lime Glaze

Cornmeal Lime Cookies With Lime Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Cornmeal Lime Cookies are crisp, soft, and full of zesty lime flavor. Topped with a tangy lime glaze, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Cornmeal Lime Cookies With Lime Glaze

Berry Cream Cheese Pie

Berry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With its buttery crust, robust berry flavor, and creamy filling, this Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough for first-time bakers to tackle.
Get the Recipe: Berry Cream Cheese Pie

Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie

Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie has a taste similar to cheesecake but is much quicker and easier to make with just a few simple ingredients and fresh raspberries.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie

Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars With Oatmeal

reeses peanut butter bars stacked.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peanut Butter Bars with Oatmeal feature mini Reese’s cups baked right inside along with peanut butter chips for an extra burst in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars With Oatmeal

No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

A stake of pumpkin frosted cookies.
Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

A bite of chocolate pie with cherries on t plate.
Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

There’s nothing quite like this easy banana cream pie recipe. Fresh bananas topped with a creamy vanilla custard for an old fashioned but never out of style pie.
Get the Recipe: Best Banana Cream Pie

Cherry Rhubarb Pie

Cherry Rhubarb Pie. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

This cherry rhubarb pie is a refreshing summer pie when made with fresh fruit, but can also be enjoyed with frozen fruit for a year-round treat!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Rhubarb Pie

Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With just five ingredients, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars couldn’t be easier. Creamy peanut butter covered in chocolate, a great treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

a slice of strawberry chiffon pie on a plate.
No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Give No-Bake Strawberry Pie a try if you’re looking for a light and airy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a pretzel crust.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy coconut custard pie made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and a golden crust. Baked and topped with toasted coconut for a perfect finish.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

Almond sugar cookies on a cooling rack.
Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With their nutty flavor and sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Sugar Cookies are a crispy delight.
Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Buttery crust, tart apples, and a creamy custard filling make this Apple Custard Pie the perfect not-too-sweet comfort dessert.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

No Bake Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie Recipe

No Bake Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make a fancy-looking dessert without the fuss with this no-bake pie recipe. It’s easy to make and devour!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie Recipe

Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates.
Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With its classic graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars are a blondie with white chocolate mixed in and topped raspberries. Almond meal and browned butter make these magical.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon curd cookies on a tray.
Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright treat with a tangy twist.
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No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

Layered No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie

Layered No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

Layered no-bake peaches and cream pie with fresh fruit, fluffy cheesecake filling, and a graham cracker crust that holds its shape.
Get the Recipe: Layered No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie

Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream

vanilla pudding pie with a quarter of the pie missing.
Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This creamy Vanilla Pudding Pie has a rich custard filling made with egg yolks, whole milk, and a vanilla bean, all in a golden, flaky crust.
Get the Recipe: Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream

Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Carmelitas with oatmeal crust, chocolate chips, and gooey caramel, topped with flaky sea salt. A sweet, chewy dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

Peach Pie With Custard

peach custard pie with whipped cream.
Peach Pie With Custard. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peach Pie with Custard is baked in a hearty crust similar to a crisp with a creamy peach filling that has a hint of cardamom.
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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

A rack of chocolate chunk cookies.
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With their soft, gooey texture, and subtle hint of espresso, these chocolate chunk cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

This no-bake strawberry pie highlights fresh, juicy strawberries in a silky, chilled filling. It’s a light and bright dessert perfect for hot weather.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust

A slice of strawberry pie on a plate with whipped cream.
Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Buttery crust, fresh strawberries, orange zest, and a sugar topping come together in this easy slab pie perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Pie Crust

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

peanut butter pretzel cookies on a wire rack.
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These chewy peanut butter cookies are sturdy enough for summer heat and perfect for road trips or potlucks. Their classic flavor and satisfying texture make them a timeless, make-ahead favorite.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Cranberry Pie

Cranberry Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Cranberry Pie has the tartness of cranberries as well as citrusy notes from the orange zest and soft fluffiness from marshmallows!
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pie

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