| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Southern dessert | LA Times Daily | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Southern custardy dessert | ||
| Classic Southern dessert | LA Times Daily | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Classic Southern dessert | ||
| Sugary Southern dessert | Wall Street Journal | 30 Sep 2015 |
| Sugary Southern dessert | ||
| Southern dessert in a pastry shell |