Ten Vintage Desserts That Could Make A Comeback

Ice cream and cake encased in toasted meringue—dramatic and delicious, it’s due for a return in the era of Instagram-worthy desserts.

Ladyfingers filled with fruit mousse or custard and whipped cream, once a staple in 19th-century cookbooks and deli counters.

Poached meringue "islands" floating in a sea of crème anglaise—light, elegant, and ripe for revival in modern French-inspired kitchens.

Not a pudding, but a dense cake served with warm sauce (like lemon, vanilla, or chocolate). Simple comfort food.

With updated flavors and elegant molds, this retro classic could return in chic, ironic, or minimalist forms.

A spiced Southern cake with pineapple, banana, and pecans—moist and flavorful, it's already seeing low-key resurgence.

Creamy, cinnamon-topped, and endlessly customizable—great for dairy-free or plant-based updates.

Silky and rich, this cousin to the more-famous chocolate and banana cream pies could become a coffee-shop hero.

Simple custard-like filling made from sugar, cream, and flour—old-fashioned Americana ready for a minimalist revival.

Layers of sweetened fruit and buttered breadcrumbs or cubes of bread—rustic, easy to make, and perfect for seasonal fruit.