Vintage Dessert Recipes

Note that the recipe for Raisin Pie calls for “seeded” raisins. In 1932, you could still buy raisins that still had the seeds in them. I don’t think I would enjoy removing the seeds from raisins…..

Apparently, there is quite the historical debate regarding the origins of this dessert!  This is very similar to Pavlova, which is a meringue-based dessert. The outside is crisp, like meringue, but the inside is soft and light. It is traditionally topped with fruit and whipped cream. Pavlova

In doing research for “Sentimental Sweets”, I ran across numerous mentions of “Raisin Pie”, including one anecdote of the reported complaining about growing weary of it!  But it makes sense that this would be a frequently served dessert. The ingredients for pie crust were cheap and almost

This is now my go-to Christmas Cookie Recipe! The addition of sour cream makes these cookies a bit moister than traditional sugar cookies. Before Baking, top with nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips…the possibilities are endless! Or decorate with your favorite buttercream or royal icing once cooled out

Let’s admit it, a pie is only as good as the crust. And I have a terrible sweet tooth. So I added in a bit of powdered sugar to my favorite pie crust recipe and: voila! Sweet Pie Crust. You can add or subtract the powdered sugar

Extra moist, light chocolate cake with a banana custard filling added in the middle before baking.  A unique cake you’ll bake again! Note: This is one cake that you will need to test frequently for doneness with a cake tester or toothpick. It may take longer than