LEMON BLUEBERRY TRIFLE

Fresh, juicy blueberries and bright, tart lemon pudding combine in a stunning dessert that will wow your guests. This mouthwatering lemon blueberry trifle is impressive yet incredibly easy!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz cream cheese 1 block, softened
• 6.8 oz instant lemon pudding 2 (3.4oz) boxes lemon pudding mix
• 3 cups milk brought to room temperature
• 8 oz whipped topping 1 tub, thawed
• 2 Angel food cake 2 loaves or 1 tube cake, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups blueberries 2 pints fresh blueberries
• Sliced lemon for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beat the cream cheese, pudding mix and room temp milk until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
2. In a 3-quart bowl, layer 1/3 of the cake, 1/3 of the pudding and 1/3 of the blueberries. Repeat layers two more times. Garnish with reserved whipped topping and lemons.

Full read at https://amandascookin.com/lemon-blueberry-trifle/

Instant Pot Baked Apples

Instant Pot Baked Apples are a must-try Fall dessert that only take 3 minutes until cooked to perfection!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Apples
• 1/3 cup Raisins
• 1/3 cup Hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup Dates, chopped
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/3 cup Ladyfingers/Graham crackers (optional)
• 1/3 cup Water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a bowl mix together cinnamon, chopped dated, chopped hazelnuts, brown sugar and crushed ladyfingers/cookies/Graham crackers (this is completely optional).
2. Rinse the apples and cut out holes in each one of them. I use a knife and a melon baller.
3. Stuff each apple with the cinnamon stuffing. Put a tiny piece of butter on top of each apple and place them in your Instant Pot.
4. Pour water inside and throw the rest of the butter in. If you have some leftover filling, add 2-3 teaspoon in as well (optional).

Full read at https://iwashyoudry.com/instant-pot-baked-apples/

Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins is EASY and HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPE for busy mornings!!! You should try this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, too!!!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (3 medium bananas)
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon-optional
• 4 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat)
• 1 Tablespoon soy or almond milk
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (you can substitute with chopped nuts)

INSTRUCTION

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and spray 12 cup standard muffin tin or 24 cup mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. I used mini muffin tin.
2. First, in a bowl whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
3. Then, in a large bowl mash bananas. Next, add honey, oil, vanilla, milk, Greek yogurt and egg, then, mix until well combined and smooth. You can use electric mixer or whisk by hand.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix (or whisk)until just combined, too.

Full read at https://omgchocolatedesserts.com/skinny-banana-muffins-recipe/

Instant Pot Brownies Made From Scratch

These moist & fudgy Instant Pot brownies are easy to make from scratch. Enjoy with some vanilla ice-cream for a perfect dessert!

A piece of Instant Pot Brownie in a plate with raspberries, and the whole brownie cake in the back. 

This brownie recipe is so easy to make from scratch in the instant pot. These are the most moist, dense and rich brownies that you will probably ever have. This is the reason we love them. Even a little piece of this brownie goes a long way. These brownies are a chocoholics dream come true!

I first tried these brownies on Valentines day this year and shared on my instagram stories. I got so many requests for the recipe, and I definitely did not mind making it again to share here so you all enjoy it too!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Chocolate chips to melt
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup All purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips divided, to mix in batter & top
• 1 1/2 cup Water

INSTRUCTION

1. Grease a 6 inch cake pan with some melted butter (or another cake pan that fits in the pressure cooker). Line a parchment paper on the bottom of the cake pan. 
2. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat for 30 seconds, then at 15 seconds intervals until smooth. 

Preparing the brownie batter

1. In a large bowl, mix melted butter & sugar. Stir until smooth. 
2. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Then add the melted chocolate & mix again. 
3. Fold in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Do not over mix.

Full read at https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-brownies/

Hershey's Chocolate Pie Recipe Dessert

You’ll be on cloud nine when you taste this heavenly HERSHEY’S Chocolate Pie with a light and airy chocolate cream using dark chocolate chips.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips (12-oz. pkg.) , divided
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine , softened
• One pie shell 9-inch
• Sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bake pie shell; cool. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan.
2. Combine egg yolks and milk in container with pouring spout.
3. Gradually blend milk mixture into sugar mixture.

Full read at https://jodezehomeandgarden.com/hersheys-chocolate-pie-recipe-dessert/

33 Unbelievable Pecan Dessert Recipes

Pecan desserts are the epitome of fall comfort food. Get ready to mingle with family and friends around these fantastic pecan desserts!

Get Full Recipes at https://captaindecor.com/2018/11/04/33-pecan-dessert-recipes/

1. CARAMEL PECAN SLAB PIE RECIPE

This Caramel Pecan Slab Pie is the perfect dessert for the holidays! A buttery crust is topped with crunchy pecans and a sweet caramel filling, then baked on a sheet pan. Cut into slices and top them with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel for a truly decadent dessert!

This pie is special for a couple of reasons. For one, it’s full of sweet, caramel flavor inside and out, which pairs so well with those delicious nutty pecans. It’s a really yummy twist on traditional pecan pie!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 frozen Dough Puck from the Texas Pie Company, thawed
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup all purpose Texas Pure Flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup caramel baking chips

Topping:

• Caramel topping
• Whipped cream

INSTRUCTION

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Place the thawed dough puck on a large piece of wax paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large rectangle shape to fit the cookie sheet that you prepared in step 1. Separate the dough from the wax paper and press into the bottom and along the sides of the cookie sheet, cutting off any excess dough and using it to fill in any gaps.
3. Full read at https://belleofthekitchen.com/2017/11/09/caramel-pecan-slab-pie/

Berries and Cream Angel Food Scoop Cake

Cake is for life, not just birthdays.

SERVINGS: 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

For the cake:

• 1 cup cake flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 9 egg whites, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 cup variety fresh berries
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 1/4 cup raspberry preserves, slightly warmed
• 8 ounces white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, hot but not boiling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the angel food cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and 1/2 cup sugar together.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add egg whites, cream of tartar, both extracts and salt. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat whites until they start to form soft peaks. Slowly add in remaining cup of sugar while still mixing. Beat whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour/sugar mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time. Once flour is fully incorporated, carefully spoon batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan. Use a knife to poke out any air pockets.

Full read at https://www.tastemade.com/videos/berries-and-cream-angel-food-scoop-cake

Heaven on Earth Cake

Heaven on Earth Cake with delicious layers of angel cake, sour cream pudding, cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and almonds. Creamy and decadent, this cherry trifle is a sure crowd pleaser!

Heaven on Earth Cake

I was out running errands when I received this text from G, “Hey, there’s heaven on earth in the fridge”. Whaat? WTH is heaven on earth?

Naturally, my curiosity was piqued and, duly intrigued, my first stop when I got home was the refrigerator.

Heaven on earth cake, I soon discovered, is an icebox cake made with layers of cubed angel food cake, vanilla pudding with sour cream, cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and toasted almond slivers.

G’s mom has been making this refrigerator cake for years for potlucks and family get-togethers. Creamy and decadent, it never fails to impress the crowd!

This dessert is actually a cherry trifle. Why it’s called heaven on earth, I have no idea. G thinks it’s because of the use of angel food cake. I think it’s because every bite is like finding heaven on earth.

Prep Time

20 mins

Total Time

5 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 9

Calories: 331kcal Author: Lalaine

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box Angel food cake or 1 prepared Angel Food Cake
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip
• 1 tablespoon almond slivers, toasted

INSTRUCTION

1. Bake angel food cake according to package's directions. Allow to cool and cut into cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, and sour cream and beat until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a 9x13 baking dish, arrange 1/2 of cake cubes in a layer.
4. Spoon 2/3 of cherry pie filling over cake.

Full read at https://www.onionringsandthings.com/heaven-on-earth-cake/

Oreo Fudge

The holidays call for all sorts of fudge and candy!  Luckily this Oreo Fudge doesn’t require any technical equipment like a candy thermometer.  It’s only 3 ingredients and as easy as can be!

This Oreo Fudge whips up with only 3 ingredients!

The thing I love about fudge is that you only need a tiny square to satisfy that chocolate craving!  Plus, this fudge has my FAVORITE Oreo cookies throughout!

I mentioned before that this recipe only takes 3 ingredients… it’s true!  You need Oreo cookies, sweetened condensed milk, and a high quality vanilla/white chocolate chip.  I HIGHLY recommend Guittard chocolate because there is no wax in it like some of the other brands.  It melts beautifully and creates a smooth fudge.

Yield 25 to 36 squares depending on size

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 18 oz high quality white chocolate chips (approximately 1 1/2 bags or 3 cups)
• 3 cups oreos roughly chopped (approximately 20 oreos)
• Optional: 1/8 tsp salt

INSTRUCTION

1. Prepare an 8x8-inch pan with wax or parchment paper that comes up the sides of the pan so you can pull out the whole slab of fudge once it sets.
2. Melt the white chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk (and salt - optional) in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Stir in the chopped Oreo cookies, saving a few pieces to press into the top.

Full read at https://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/oreo-fudge/

Tropical Smoothie

This Tropical Smoothie is easy to make and it tastes incredible. Whether you are looking for a light breakfast or a tasty afternoon treat, you’ll definitely enjoy this sunny goodness!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 2 cups coconut water*

INSTRUCTION

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Full read at https://cooktoria.com/tropical-smoothie-recipe/

Glazed Donuts (Krispy Kreme Recipe Copycat)

These original glazed donuts are light and chewy and a good way to get anyone out of bed in the morning. Who can resist a Krispy Kreme recipe copycat?

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE DONUTS

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (300 milliliters)
• 2 1/4 teaspoon instant (quick-rise) yeast (7 grams) (one packet)
• 2 large eggs
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (113 grams) - melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/4 cups bread flour ( 535 grams) (plus more for rolling out the dough)
• oil (for frying)

FOR THE GLAZE

• 4 cups powdered sugar (500 grams)
• 1/2 cup milk (120 milliliters)
• 1 pinch salt

INSTRUCTIONS

TO MAKE THE DONUTS

1. In a medium bowl, heat the milk in the microwave until it is warm to the touch, about 45 seconds. Add in the yeast and give it gentle stir. Let the mixture sit until there is some foam on top, about 5 minutes.
2. Using a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, beat together the yeast mixture, the eggs, butter, sugar and salt until combined. Add in about half of the flour and mix until combined. Add in the remaining flour and mix until combined. During the mixing process, you may need to stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. If the dough is too wet to handle, add in flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover the bowl with a large kitchen towel, and leave it in a warm place to let it rise until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.

Full read at https://www.theworktop.com