Vintage Desserts That Will Make You Nostalgic

Let’s step back in time and indulge in the sweet nostalgia of vintage desserts! In this delectable journey through the past, we’ll rediscover the timeless treats that have delighted generations. From classic pies to old-fashioned cakes, these desserts evoke memories of cozy family gatherings and simpler times. Whether you’re craving the comforting warmth of a homemade apple pie or the irresistible charm of a retro Jello mold, there’s something for everyone in the world of vintage sweets.

Apple Pan Dowdy Recipe

This Apple Pandowdy Recipe is loaded with sweetly spiced tender apples and covered in a pie crust that’s been sprinkled with cinnamon sugar!
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Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe With Oatmeal

This homemade apple crisp has warm, gooey apple filling and a crunchy topping! Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it’s simply irresistible.
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie

This Cherry Chocolate Chip Pie is a sweet cream cheese and whipped topping filling that is full of cherries and crunchy chocolate chips.
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Easy Lemon Icebox Pie

This easy Lemon Icebox Pie is a creamy and tart treat that’s made with sweetened condensed milk and Lemon Juice.
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Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

Old fashioned sticky buns are caramel pecan rolls, with or without nuts. These cinnamon caramel sticky buns are perfect for any occasion!
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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

This easy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake uses mayonnaise in the batter to replace the eggs and oil for a rich and delicious chocolate cake.
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Buttermilk Pound Cake

This buttermilk pound cake is super simple to make and makes one tasty bundt cake! The buttermilk adds a subtle tang flavor to the base of your pound cake.
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Crazy Cake Recipe (Aka Wacky Cake)

Full of rich chocolate flavor, crazy cake is a depression-era chocolate cake recipe made without any eggs, milk, or butter.
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Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie

Fresh strawberry glaze pie, with a creamy filling and homemade strawberry pie glaze, is ideal for any spring or summer gathering.
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Coconut Cream Pie

This Coconut Cream Pie is made with a homemade coconut custard filling in a buttery pie crust topped with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut. This is the famous Dahlia Bakery’s secret coconut cream pie recipe.
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Easy Ambrosia Salad

Ready in minutes, this Easy Ambrosia Salad Recipe is a nostalgic treat perfect for a party or holiday. Light, creamy and completely addictive.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!
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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

A no-bake Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie with a 5-ingredient filling that’s incredibly delicious. It can be made ahead and kept refrigerated.
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Snappy Turtle Cookies (Vintage Cookie Recipe)

A maple cookie base, chocolate frosting “turtle shell”, and pecan “turtle feet”, these Snappy Turtle Cookies are sure to delight your friends and family!
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Easy Homemade Banana Cream Pie

This classic banana cream pie is an easy no bake dessert with creamy vanilla pudding and sliced bananas layered in your favorite pie crust!
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Add another layer of deliciousness to an old-fashioned favorite with this Iced Oatmeal Cookies recipe. Dipped in a sweet, vanilla glaze, these chewy cookies
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Retro 7Up Jello Salad

This Retro 7Up Jello Salad makes its appearance often during family potlucks and holiday dinners. Lime Jello, 7UP soda, along with mayo, cream cheese,
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Lemon Delight

Lemon Delight is a creamy, DREAMY layered lemon lush dessert with a sweet cream cheese layer, lemon pudding, and buttery walnut crust.
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Peach Delight

3 layers of graham crackers, cheesecake mousse, and fresh peach Jello form this delicious no bake Peach Delight.
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Simple Raspberry Icebox Cake

This Simple Raspberry Icebox Cake is the perfect cool treat for Summer. Just a few ingredients and some refrigerator time!
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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and cozy date cake and soaked in a sticky toffee sauce. A decadent, sweet, and comforting dessert.
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Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of applesauce spice cake with cream cheese frosting. This fall dessert is easy to make from scratch!
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Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie

This old fashioned sugar cream pie (Hoosier pie) has a vanilla custard (no eggs) and carmelized cinnamon sugar topping. So delicious!
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Sour Cream Raisin Pie

If this sour cream and raisin pie tastes like something your grandma would make, it’s because she probably would! This pie is sweet, creamy and delicious with a pillow of fluffy meringue on top.
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Nana’s Pineapple Delight (Pineapple Bars Recipe)

Nana’s Pineapple Delight is a vintage treat from my grandmother; sweet, fruity pineapple bars with a creamy vanilla frosting and flaky butter crust.
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Nougat Candy

Nougat candy is a festive and colorful candy that is very popular around Christmas time. Gumdrop nougat is sweet, creamy, and so delicious.
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Dump Cake Recipe

A dump cake is a quick and effortless fruit dessert with canned pie filling and a cake mix topping. It’s a crowd-pleaser and freezes well.
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Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry buckle is a classic, and with good reason: it’s tender, easy to make and packed full of delicious blueberries topped with a buttery streusel.
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Old Fashioned Pound Cake

7 simple ingredients make up this classic, old fashioned pound cake. It’s thick and rich with a golden interior and a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Classic Pavlova

A sweet pavlova with crisp chewy exterior, and marshmallowy soft and creamy center
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Easy Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Flaky buttery homemade crust with sweet fresh strawberries and tart rhubarb
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Black Forest Trifle

This is a fun twist on a classic dessert that I love – black forest cake but in a trifle form
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Confetti Squares

These peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares are the perfect no bake treat for any occasion. With colorful mini marshmallows and butterscotch chips, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck! This Canadian classic bar is always a favorite.
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Double Crust Apple Pie

Classic Double Crust Apple Pie with crisp, golden layers of buttery pastry and a luscious filling of sweet and tart apples.
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Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

This applesauce cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced. It’s an easy-to-make, old-fashioned recipe that will remind you of the good old days.
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Old Fashioned Lemon Pie

This Old Fashioned Lemon Pie is a classic dessert, with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It’s also ideal for any occasion.
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Lemon Bars

These one-bowl classic lemon bars have a crisp, buttery shortbread crust and a rich lemon curd filling made from scratch with fresh lemons.
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