How sweet it is to…live in Mississippi! The Magnolia State is no stranger to iconic indulgences. And if you’re looking to indulge, there’s no better place than one (or all) of the following landmark eateries, which, among other things, are famous for their desserts.
- Lemon Ice Box Pie from The Crystal Grill (Greenwood)
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Christine V/TripAdvisor The Crystal Grill is famous for its pie, particularly the lemon ice box pie, which has been featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!” So, what is it that makes it so good? Well, according to the eatery’s pastry chef, it’s because every pie is made with “one cup of love.” For more information, click here. The Crystal Grill, 423 Carrollton Ave, Greenwood, MS 38930, USA
- Black Bottom Pie from Weidmann’s (Meridian)
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Weidmann’s/Facebook Opened in 1870, Weidmann’s is Mississippi’s oldest restaurant, but that’s not its only claim to fame. There’s also its “world famous” black bottom pie. Without a doubt worthy of the fame, the pie’s crust, which is made of dark chocolate and ginger snaps, is filled with whiskey-spiked custard and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. For more information, click here. Weidmann’s, 210 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
- Mississippi Mud Pie from The Chimneys (Gulfport)
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Chad Dehartchuck/Google No list of iconic Mississippi desserts would be complete without the state’s namesake, Mississippi mud pie. Plenty of places serve their own versions of the classic dessert – and The Chimneys is one of them. The eatery calls it Mississippi mud cake; however, it’s still got all the hallmarks of its pie counterpart – marshmallows, chocolate, and a crusty base. For more information, click here. The Chimneys Restaurant, 1640 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding from Crescent City Grill (Hattiesburg)
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Crescent City Grill/Facebook Serving up an old classic with a “Creole twist,” the white chocolate bread pudding at Crescent City Grill is tantalizing, to say the least. Truly one-of-a-kind, it’s made using a recipe created by the chef especially for Crescent City Grill. For more information, click here. Crescent City Grill, 3810 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
- Pecan Praline Pie from Walnut Hills Restaurant (Vicksburg)
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Walnut Hills Restaurant/Facebook Walnut Hills serves up a slew of Southern favorites, including its signature pecan praline pie. Basically, the combination of two classic desserts – pralines and pecan pie – it’s pure heaven on a plate. For more information, click here. Walnut Hills, 1214 Adams St, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
- Layer Cakes from Sugaree’s Bakery (New Albany)
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Sugaree’s Bakery/Facebook
A small town bakery with a big reputation, Sugaree’s Bakery is billed as a “national treasure.” And while the bakeshop churns out sweets of all sorts, there’s no denying that it’s the signature layer cakes that put it on the map. They’ve been showcased in countless publications, including Southern Living and the New York Times. The real icing on the cake is that the bakery ships its famous cakes nationwide. For more information, click here.
Sugaree’s Bakery, 110 W Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652, USA
- Bananas Foster Banana Pudding from Pig and Pint (Jackson)
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The Pig & Pint/Facebook Pig and Pint is the perfect place to enjoy the three Bs – barbeque, beer, and…banana pudding! The eatery’s version of the classic, bananas Foster banana pudding, is described as a marriage between banana pudding and bananas Foster…need we say more? For more information, click here. The Pig & Pint, 3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
So, have you tried these iconic desserts? Did we miss your favorite? Tell us!
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The Crystal Grill is famous for its pie, particularly the lemon ice box pie, which has been featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!” So, what is it that makes it so good? Well, according to the eatery’s pastry chef, it’s because every pie is made with “one cup of love.” For more information, click here.
The Crystal Grill, 423 Carrollton Ave, Greenwood, MS 38930, USA
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Weidmann’s/Facebook
Opened in 1870, Weidmann’s is Mississippi’s oldest restaurant, but that’s not its only claim to fame. There’s also its “world famous” black bottom pie. Without a doubt worthy of the fame, the pie’s crust, which is made of dark chocolate and ginger snaps, is filled with whiskey-spiked custard and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. For more information, click here.
Weidmann’s, 210 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
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Chad Dehartchuck/Google
No list of iconic Mississippi desserts would be complete without the state’s namesake, Mississippi mud pie. Plenty of places serve their own versions of the classic dessert – and The Chimneys is one of them. The eatery calls it Mississippi mud cake; however, it’s still got all the hallmarks of its pie counterpart – marshmallows, chocolate, and a crusty base. For more information, click here.
The Chimneys Restaurant, 1640 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA
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Crescent City Grill/Facebook
Serving up an old classic with a “Creole twist,” the white chocolate bread pudding at Crescent City Grill is tantalizing, to say the least. Truly one-of-a-kind, it’s made using a recipe created by the chef especially for Crescent City Grill. For more information, click here.
Crescent City Grill, 3810 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
Walnut Hills/Google
Walnut Hills Restaurant/Facebook
Walnut Hills serves up a slew of Southern favorites, including its signature pecan praline pie. Basically, the combination of two classic desserts – pralines and pecan pie – it’s pure heaven on a plate. For more information, click here.
Walnut Hills, 1214 Adams St, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
Sugaree’s Bakery/Facebook
Sugaree’s Bakery/Facebook
A small town bakery with a big reputation, Sugaree’s Bakery is billed as a “national treasure.” And while the bakeshop churns out sweets of all sorts, there’s no denying that it’s the signature layer cakes that put it on the map. They’ve been showcased in countless publications, including Southern Living and the New York Times. The real icing on the cake is that the bakery ships its famous cakes nationwide. For more information, click here.
Sugaree’s Bakery, 110 W Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652, USA
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The Pig & Pint/Facebook
Pig and Pint is the perfect place to enjoy the three Bs – barbeque, beer, and…banana pudding! The eatery’s version of the classic, bananas Foster banana pudding, is described as a marriage between banana pudding and bananas Foster…need we say more? For more information, click here.
The Pig & Pint, 3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
Mississippi eateries aren’t just famous for their desserts. Click here to read about an eatery known around the nation for its fried chicken.
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