Click photo to enlarge This is a classic cheesecake that any eggnog lover will enjoy. The eggnog flavor is just right. Not too strong, or too sweet, with a subtle hint of rum. A perfect holiday treat. Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons white sugar3 tablespoons melted butter 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,… Continue reading Eggnog Cheesecake
Click photo to enlarge I’ve been making some extra money by baking birthday cakes for my Mom’s co-workers at Boeing, and for tomorrow, I made a pineapple upside down cake. I’ve never actually made on of these before, but it was incredibly easy. And super yummy. I made some homemade vanilla bean whipped cream for… Continue reading Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Click photo to enlarge I had my high school girlfriends over on Friday for a girls dinner. I made lasagna and my friends brought salad and garlic bread bread and yummy appetizers and lots of wine (thanks Missy) and we ended the evening with these yummy brownie cheesecake bars, with coffee and cream and sugar.… Continue reading Brownie Cheesecake Squares
Click photo to enlarge My husband’s old boss (now, his co-boss) and his wife are coming over for dinner tonight. Here’s what I “invented” for dessert. A gooey brownie, layered with a fudgy filling, topped with fresh homemade whipped cream and a raspberry. So yummy, and they look so elegant. First, I made a 13×9… Continue reading Brownie Layer Cake
Click photo to enlarge I’m having dinner with my high school girlfriends tonight, and I’m bringing dessert! This is the first time I have made these cupcakes, and they are soooo good. Chocolate cake meets cheesecake filling with a delicious fudge topping… Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1/3 cup… Continue reading Black Bottom Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
Click photo to enlarge Tonight, we had some friends over for dinner. I made this classic NY cheesecake to go with coffee after dinner. There’s nothing better than dining al fresco in the backyard, and topping it off with the 4 C’s: coffee, citronella candles, conversation, and cheesecake. This is my favorite cheesecake recipe. INGREDIENTS:… Continue reading Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
Click photo to enlarge I made this for my sister in law’s birthday. It tasted like a cross between a brownie and fudge. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup white sugar 18 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 6 eggs Directions 1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees… Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Torte with Ganache and Raspberry Sauce
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