Creamy vanilla cheesecake, waiting to be topped with your favorite fruit Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened4 ounces (1/2 cup) sour cream3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanillaone 9-inch graham cracker crust* Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until… Read more »
A rich, nutty cheesecake with pretzel crust Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling: 40 ounces (5 [8oz.] packages) cream cheese1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 teaspoons vanilla3 eggs1 cup peanut butter chips1 cup semi-sweet chips Topping: 8… Read more »
Creamy lemon cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream or meringue rivals lemon meringue pie Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese, softened4 oz sour cream3/4 c sugar2 eggs2 T fresh lemon juiceZest of one lemonone 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (You can make your own by combining 1 c graham cracker… Read more »
A smooth creamy cheesecake with a pink raspberry layer hiding inside Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar3 eggs, at room temperature1/2 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 tablespoon cold water1/2 tablespoon vanilla1/2 cup sour cream1… Read more »
A thick layer of silky chocolate cream sandwiched between a crunchy chocolate crust and thin chocolate shell Yield: 10 Ingredients: Crust (alternate: two 8″ graham cracker pie shells)1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs *2 Tablespoons sugar4 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips8 oz…. Read more »
A light and fluffy whole wheat cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar, divided*1 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup water1/4 cup oil1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh strawberries, washed and sliced1 cup whipping… Read more »
A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »
A fluffy, fruity coffee cake with a sweet crusty topping Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup milk1 cup blueberries, cranberries*, raspberries, chopped strawberries, or finely-chopped apples Topping Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup… Read more »
A moist, sweet carrot-pineapple cake with a light cream cheese frosting Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) Frosting Ingredients: 3 ounces… Read more »
A dark spicy oatmeal cake with a sweet broiled coconut topping Yield: 16-24 servings Ingredients: Spice Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup quick oats1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened or melted1 cup water2 eggs2… Read more »
