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Save Room for Dessert! 6 Southern Desserts for Your Table We've covered the appetizers, we've...
The New Orleans School of Cooking's Pecan Pie celebrates one of Louisiana's most beloved ingredients: pecans! Unlike pecan pies made with corn syrup, Steen's Pure Cane Syrup lends a deeper, richer sweetness with a hint of caramel flavor. Baked in a flaky pie crust with a golden, nutty filling, it's the perfect addition to your Holiday table. At the school, we make them into individual mini pies, but you can use the recipe below for a traditional 9" pie.
A beloved Southern holiday tradition, Cocoons are delicate, buttery pecan cookies that practically melt in your mouth. Made with finely chopped pecans and just a handful of simple ingredients, these crescent-shaped treats have a soft, crumbly texture and are generously coated in confectioners' sugar. Known by different names throughout the South, Cocoons have been a staple of Christmas cookie trays and neighborhood gift exchanges for generations.
A beloved Southern holiday treat, Chinese Chews are rich, chewy dessert bars packed with sweet dates and crunchy Louisiana pecans. With their slightly crisp edges, soft, gooey centers, and old-fashioned homemade flavor, these simple squares have been a favorite at family gatherings for generations. Passed down from Chef Anne's Aunt Hilda, this treasured recipe is a wonderful example of Southern baking.
This old-fashioned Rum Cake is a Southern holiday favorite, known for its rich buttery flavor, moist texture, and irresistible rum glaze. Made with yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, and a generous splash of rum, it's baked over a layer of chopped pecans in a Bundt pan. While the cake is still warm, a buttery rum sauce is poured over the top, soaking into every bite.
Made with devil's food cake, Irish cream liqueur, crunchy pecans, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, it's a moist, decadent cake that's surprisingly easy to prepare. And yes, there's mayonnaise in the batter! It might sound unusual, but mayonnaise helps create an exceptionally tender, moist cake without adding any noticeable flavor.