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CLASSIC CHEESECAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS VANILLA WAFER CRUST 2 � cups (302g) vanilla wafer crumbs � cup (112g) salted butter, melted 3 tbsp (39g) sugar CHEESECAKE 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup (207g) sugar 3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour 1 cup (230g) sour cream 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature TOPPING OPTIONS Caramel Sauce Lemon Curd Homemade Whipped Cream Chocolate Sauce Fresh Fruit INSTRUCTIONS CRUST  Preheat oven to 325�F (163�C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.  Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.  Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.  Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in (see how I prepare my pan for a water bath). Set prepared pan aside. CHEESECAKE  Reduce oven temperature to 300�F (148�C).  In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and
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Peanut Butter Pretzels

Ingredients 1 12- oz bag white chocolate chips 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2-3 cups mini pretzels 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for drizzling OR 2 TBSP chocolate jimmies for sprinkling Instructions Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Place white chocolate chips in a glass or ceramic bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup peanut butter to the bowl and microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drop 1 mini pretzel at a time into peanut butter mixture. Turn to coat. You can dip using a fork, but I prefer using a Wilton Dipping Tool. Makes it even easier! Tap fork on the side of the bowl to help excess drip off. Transfer coated pretzel to parchment lined pan. Repeat process with remaining pretzels. Let cool on pan until set. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a sandwich sized bag. Microwave for 1 minute. Cut a corner of the bag and drizzle melted chocolate on pretzels. Let cool to set.(Or, as an alternative, online semi-sweet chocolate drizzle

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients For the Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour � cup sugar � teaspoon sea salt 3 teaspoons baking powder � cup coconut oil 1 cup milk I used 2 percent 1 egg 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 6 oz fresh blueberries washed and any stems removed For the Glaze 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 400. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, sea salt and baking powder, and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg slightly, and stir in the coconut oil, milk and lemon zest. Stir in the lemon juice Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture, and mix with a hand mixer until batter is smooth Stir in the blueberries Pour batter into lined muffin cups, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of muffins comes out clean Remove from oven, and set aside In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with the powdered sugar, and lightly drizzle glaze over the tops of the muffins Enjoy! Base Recip

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter softened 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/4 cups flour 4 packages or 3/4 cups hot cocoa mix - NOT SUGAR FREE VERSIONS 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup Mallow Bits mini marshmallows do not work the same and can be a bit of a sticky mess Instructions Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gradually beat dry ingredients into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and Mallow Bits*. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop 2 tablespoons dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool.  Base Recipe adapted from this SITE

Easy Banana Magic Cake

Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter-melted and slightly cooled 1 Tablespoon water 2 cups milk-lukewarm 4 eggs-separated � cup sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar � cup mashed banana (1 medium banana) 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract powdered sugar for dusting Instructions Preheat the oven to 325�F. Lightly grease 8�8 inch baking dish, set aside (you can line it with parchment paper leaving the sides overhang the pan, it will be easier to serve, you can lift the cake and transfer plate). Whip the egg whites until STIFF peaks form, set aside. Beat the egg yolks and sugars until pale yellow. Mix in melted butter and the tablespoon of water (for about 2 minutes) until evenly combined. Mix in mashed banana just to combine. Mix in flour until evenly incorporated. Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in the egg whites (1/3 at a time, then repeat until all of the egg whites are folded in). NOTES: The batter is very, very thin!!! Pour the batter into the

Butter Pecan Cookies

Ingredients For the Buttered Pecans: 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves, finely chopped 1 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter For the Butter Pecan Cookies: 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 and 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted until browned 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs, at room temperature 16 pecan halves, for decoration, optional Instructions For the Buttered Pecans: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in chopped pecans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside until needed. For the Butter Pecan Cookies: In a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda; whisk well to combine then set aside until needed. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove pan from heat and pou

CHOCOLATE OREO CAKE

INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE CAKE 2 cups (260g) flour 2 cups (414g) sugar 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder OR Hershey�s Special Dark Cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup (240ml) boiling water OREO ICING 1 1/2 cups (336g) butter 1 1/2 cups (284g) shortening 8�9 cups (920g-1035g) powdered sugar 3 cups (414g) Oreo crumbs (about 33 Oreos) 1 tsp vanilla extract 6�7 tbsp (90ml-105ml) water CHOCOLATE GANACHE 6 oz (1 cup | 169g) semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Oreos, optional NOTE: You�ll need at least one full package of Oreos. If you plan to decorate the outside of the cake with more Oreos, as shown, you might need a second package. INSTRUCTIONS  Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom, and grease the sides.  Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together.  Add eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and