Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes



Ingredients:
1 c graham cracker crumbs
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
4 Tbsp melted butter
2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 c plain Greek yogurt
cherry pie filling

Recipe:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Line muffin cups with liners. Makes about 15 cakes.
To make crust, mix cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. Divide the mixture among the liners and press down. Bake for 5-7 minutes.

Meanwhile (with a handheld or standup mixer) beat the cream cheese with sugar. Add the eggs one at a time mixing between each egg. Add vanilla, salt, and yogurt until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust completely filling the cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops begin to crack. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover them or place them in a container and refrigerate for a few hours. Spoon cherry pie filling onto the cheesecakes before serving. 




Sunday, February 9, 2014

Coconut Dream Bars

This is a simple yet delicious dessert that lives up to its name.

Ingredients:
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 stick of butter, melted
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. butterscotch chips
2 c. coconut
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 in. pan with parchment paper.

Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs. Pour them into the pan and pack down. Mix together the chips and coconut and sprinkle over the crust. Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in the pan before cutting.