Fresh fruit is a classic way to pull in those patriotic reds and blues—think strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blueberries! This classic Miss Georgia’s Cherry Pie is bursting with bright red cherries, which are both sweet and tart, and is perfectly balanced by the creamy center! Paula’s Blueberry Crème Brulée Tart, featuring a flaky crust, caramelized custard, and pretty sugared blueberries, is as beautiful as it is delicious. For a fun and festive treat, Paula’s Red, White, and Blue Ice Pops bring those classic red, white, and blue colors together in one fun, kid-friendly treat!

If you want to enjoy something sweet with less sugar, Paula’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie gives you that sweet strawberry flavor and vibrant red hue using sugar-free gelatin. And, lastly, if you really want a festive showstopper, make Paula’s Savannah Strawberry Tall Cake—layers of cake, cream, and strawberries that bring a patriotic look to any gathering!

These desserts are as sweet as summer itself—which of these 4^th of July dessert recipes will you be making this year?

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Start with a classic—Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with a tangy cream cheese layer and a crunchy pretzel crust. For a lighter option, try Bobby’s Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad, which is just as delicious but with fewer calories!

If you’re in the mood for something vintage, Paula’s Strawberry Mold, a cool, creamy treat that melts in your mouth; her Lime Salad, which is tart, refreshing, and always a hit at summer gatherings; or her Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie recipe, which is absolutely loaded with fresh strawberries!

Now, not all summer jello recipes have to have the jiggle factor—some of these sweet treats use jello mix for flavor and texture, like Gelatin Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortcake,  Chocolate Cherry Chiffon Pie, and this unexpected Strawberry Margarita Mousse (don’t worry, there’s no alcohol included!).

These Jello treats are just the thing to keep your summer days extra sweet! Which will you be making this summer? Let us know in the comments below!

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One of our favorites also happens to be one of yours—Paula’s Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding is regularly among her most popular recipes, especially around holidays. This creamy, dreamy dessert features layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and the most  decadent custard. Trust us—this one goes fast!

If you’re wanting to walk down memory lane a bit, try this vintage-inspired Strawberry Mold. This beautiful no-bake Easter dessert is packed with fruit, and the jello layers make it a showstopper on any Easter table.

For something a little more indulgent, you can’t go wrong with Paula’s Chocolate Dipped Cannoli recipe or her no-bake Éclair Cake recipe. They’re wonderfully decadent—perfect for when you want to impress your guests without breaking a sweat.

Lastly, if you have a hankering for a fun, fruity finish, be sure to try this Lemon Berry Trifle or Paula’s Lime Blueberry Tiramisu. Both are light, refreshing, and full of flavor—just the way we like it down here!

For an extra touch of elegance, make Paula’s No-Bake Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake. It’s silky and smooth, with a tangy swirl of raspberries to balance out the sweetness. It’s the perfect sweet finish to your Easter dinner!

These no-bake Easter dessert recipes will make your gathering extra sweet, no oven required!

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Lemon and lime, with its tangy zest, brings a burst of sunshine to any dessert. Whether it’s an easy lemon blossom recipe or a key lime meringue pie recipe, citrus adds that perfect hint of brightness to our sweet treats, while strawberries add a pop of color and sweetness after a cold, grey winter. With berry season starting in spring, a list of spring dessert recipes just wouldn’t be complete without a fresh strawberry cake or something that pairs our favorite berry with some bright citrus notes, like Paula’s Creamy Strawberry-Lime Shortbread Bars. And we can’t forget carrots, which are perfectly at home in desserts, especially in the form of a moist and decadent carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting.

As the days grow longer and the air warms up, we find ourselves gathering with family and friends more often. Desserts become the sweet centerpiece of our get-togethers, whether it’s a casual picnic, a Sunday brunch, or a festive Easter spread. So, as the flowers bloom and the world turns green again, let’s celebrate the season with desserts and flavors that bring a smile to our faces and warmth to our hearts.

Here’s to the sweet joys of spring and the delicious moments we share with loved ones! What are some of your favorite spring dessert ideas? Let us know in the comments below.

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For chocolate lovers, consider whipping up some decadent chocolate Valentine’s cupcakes or a luscious molten lava cake that oozes with love at every bite. Valentine’s chocolate covered strawberries are a timeless classic, blending the natural sweetness of fruit with the indulgence of creamy chocolate.

If fruit-based desserts are more your style, try making a Valentine’s Day cake, like Paula’s Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake, or a classic Valentine’s Day dessert recipe, like cherries jubilee. These Valentine’s desserts not only taste divine but also add a pop of color and elegance to your Valentine’s celebration.

For those that enjoy their treats on the boozier side, try making a batch of heart-shaped hot cocoa bombs filled with a boozy chocolate-strawberry ganache. They’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat, and they show that you’ve gone the extra mile to create something special. Of, course, you also can’t go wrong with some fabulous Valentine’s Day cocktails!

This Valentine’s Day, let your treats do the talking and make the sweetest statement of all. After all, love is best savored one sweet sip or beautiful bite at a time!

What Valentine’s Day treats will you be making for your special someone? Let us know in the comments below!

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Picnics, potlucks, parties—with the warmer weather comes plenty of opportunities to eat and hang out with our family and friends. And every sweet opportunity to spend time with our loved ones deserves a sweet ending, don’t you think? When we think about spring dessert recipes, pie is one type of dessert that immediately comes to mind!

There are so many ways to use spring’s best flavors in pies, from coconut and chocolate to berries and citrus fruits. Pies can also be incredibly easy to make! While a homemade pie crust is always a treat, it can also be a labor of love! Pre-made pie crusts can be found at any grocery store, and they significantly reduce the time and effort it takes to put together one of our favorite sweet treats.

Whether you prefer a store-bought crust or a homemade one, a cookie crust or a classic pastry crust, you simply must try some of these spring pie recipes, y’all!

What’s your favorite pie recipe? Let us know in the comments, won’t you?

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Here, we’re sharing the ultimate selection of 4th of July side dish recipes because every summer party needs one of the classic summer salad recipes: a pasta salad recipe, potato salad recipe, or slaw recipe. We also love grilled side dishes that can be cooked alongside our proteins, like Paula’s Garlic Grilled Tomatoes or her Saturday Night Vidalia Onions. And of course we can’t go without classic cookout side dishes, like a Southern macaroni and cheese recipe.

Do you have your 4^th of July side dishes planned already? Will you be adding any of the below recipes into your menu? Let us know in the comments below what you’ll be making and how you’ll be celebrating.

We hope you have a fun and safe 4^th of July. Now, let freedom ring, y’all!

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We’re smack dab in the middle of summer and our neighborhoods are decked out in red, white, and blue, and that can only mean one thing—it’s time to prepare for our annual 4^th of July parties! We love pulling in the patriotic theme in all aspects of our parties, and one of the simplest ways to bring it into our menu is with dessert. So today we’re inspiring you to do the same with this collection of 4^th of July dessert recipes! Using the fresh berries — strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cherries — that are so tasty and plentiful is an excellent way to bring in the reds and blues that we love to see this time of year.

From Paula’s gorgeous Fruit and Yogurt Parfait to her Strawberry Mold, these 4^th of July dessert recipes are delicious and bursting with color. Will you be trying any of Paula’s recipes this year? If so, let us know which in the comments below.

We’re wishing y’all a berry happy 4^th of July!

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From a timeless chocolate ice cream recipe to a fabulous Fresh Georgia Peach and Brown Sugar Ice Cream recipe, Paula has some truly wonderful homemade ice cream recipes. Here you’ll find an array of tasty flavors, including classic favorites and delicious new options. Plus, if you have a hankering for a custom flavor, you can start with Paula’s easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe as a base; then, add your favorite chopped fruits, crumbled cookies, or bite-size candies in any combination that you can dream up!

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Do you ever make ice cream at home? Do you use an ice cream maker? Let us know all that and more by leaving a comment below.

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You’ll need the following ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• nonstick cooking spray
• ½ cup prepared cake frosting
• food coloring in colors of your choice (we opted for pastels)
• macaroons (you can buy prepared macaroons or make your own Lemon Coconut Macaroons)
• candied lemon zest
• flower-shaped decorative sprinkles

You’ll also need the following tools:

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Small mixing bowl
• Sifter
• Baking sheet
• Plastic wrap
• Wire racks
• Piping bag

First, let’s start by making the cookies. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars together at a medium speed until light and fluffy. Then add the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.

In the small mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Then, gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture at low speed, until smooth. Divide the dough into 2 balls, wrap each ball in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

After chilling the dough, roll it out to a quarter-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Then cut out your cookies with round, fluted 2-inch cutters, and place them on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Chill the cookies for 15 minutes more before baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F, then bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let them cool on the pans for 2 minutes before cooling them completely on wire racks.

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