Category Archives: Desserts
STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE PRETZEL SALAD IN A JAR
Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar
Strawberry Mascarpone Pretzel Salad in a Jar is a variation to the reto Strawberry Pretzel Salad that has been popular since the 1960’s. This dessert was at any covered dish event we ever went to. It is perfect for summer because it is colorful, refreshing, and so delicious. Created in a jar with a lid makes it portable, it can be placed in a cooler on ice, and individual servings of any dessert are always a big hit.
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EXTREME PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES
Extreme Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Brownies are extreme because they are a decadent brownie dessert, loaded with a peanut butter cream cheese layer, and then topped with a bag of Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces Candies. Melted chocolate is drizzled over the top for the finishing touch. Continue reading EXTREME PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES
PARFAIT BAR..FUN ACTIVITY WITH THE CHILDREN
My parfait bar is a fun way to celebrate when entertaining your children or grandchildren. Everyone gets a chance to show their creativity as well as making their own treat.
A parfait bar would also be great to serve at a party. It is quick and easy to set up and can be done with ingredients you have in your kitchen. Continue reading PARFAIT BAR..FUN ACTIVITY WITH THE CHILDREN
MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE
Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is a perfect small dessert with lots of big flavor.
This Mini Citrus Bundt Cake is a moist and tender bundt cake, that was baked in a 6-inch mini bundt cake pan. It has a citrus vanilla flavor obtained from using an extract called Fiori Di Sicilia, and is served with a homemade lemon curd and raspberry sauce. Continue reading MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE
PUNCH BOWL CAKE CUPS
These punch bowl cake cups are a fun
variation to the punch bowl cake dessert that we all enjoyed many years ago.
I have been making retro desserts with my grandchildren, and last week I made them the famous punch bowl cake. We decided that it is a little too messy after someone digs into it, so I tried making it today in individual cups.
“RETRO” SNACKS-COOK-OUT CUPCAKES
These “retro” snacks are fun to make and bring a smile to everyone’s face.
We call them cook-out cupcakes.
I have been making some “retro” snacks for my grandchildren this summer and thought of this one. I have not made it for at least 6 or 7 years. They use to love for me to make these cute little cook-out cupcakes when they were younger. Continue reading “RETRO” SNACKS-COOK-OUT CUPCAKES
BERRY LEMON MASCARPONE COOKIE TART
Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart
Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart is a richly, delicious summer tart. It is created using a refrigerated cookie dough crust that is filled with sweetened mascarpone cheese, homemade lemon curd, and then topped with a variety of fresh fruit.
PARKERSBURG WOMAN’S CLUB PRESENTATION
Earlier this week I was asked to present a cooking demonstration to the Parkersburg Woman’s Club. The theme I chose was Easy but Elegant Summertime Desserts.
CHERRY CREAM PUFF RING
Sharing this Cherry Cream Puff Ring recipe today and the memories it brings back to me.
This is a dessert that my mother made frequently when I was growing up. I had never made it before this week. As a matter of fact, I did not even realize that I had the recipe. I found it in a folder of old recipes last week-end. This Cherry Cream Puff Ring holds many special memories for me.