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Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake

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This Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake has layers of chocolate and vanilla cheesecake topped with a sweet strawberry pie filling. Make this gorgeous dessert as the perfect ending to any summer dinner party.

A slice of strawberry chocolate cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a strawberry on a teal and white plate

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Years and years ago, my husband and I started baking cheesecakes together. We love the challenge of coming up with fun flavor combos. Some of our favorites are this Apple Crisp Cheesecake and this Banana Pudding Cheesecake.

But I have to say that this Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake was the best cheesecake that we ever came up with.  It combined my love for chocolate cheesecake and my hubby’s love for strawberry pie. It is seriously the best of both worlds.

And I’m just now realizing that we have a thing for pie and cheesecake mashups. LOL!

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No Bake M&M Granola Bars

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A pan of these No Bake M&M Granola Bars can be on your counter in minutes. These homemade granola bars are so easy to make, and you can use different mix-ins every time you make them.

Two M&M granola bars on wax paper with another standing up straight against them

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We are under an extreme heat advisory here in Florida. So, no bake recipes are on repeat all week long. 

I decided to clean out the pantry and make some granola bars with whatever I found. Our kids eat granola bars like they are going out of style, so I decided that making my own is cheaper and better than the processed ones I have been feeding them.

I’m not sure if I will ever buy another box from the store again! These were so delicious and easy to make! [Read more…]

Banana Split Popcorn

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 Strawberry, banana, and chocolate will make this Banana Split Popcorn your new favorite way to eat chocolate covered popcorn. Great snack mix to make and eat for movie or game nights.

A white paper cup with pink and yellow stripes filled with banana split popcorn with more bowls behind it

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Now that summer is upon us, all I can think about are banana splits.  That’s normal, right? Hot summer days and ice cream go together just like peanut butter and jelly.

Since my shorts really don’t want me eating bowls of ice cream every day this summer, I started thinking of some new ways to incorporate the banana split flavors into dessert.  

This Banana Split Bundt Cake and these Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls were the first two things I made. Then it got really hot, and I decided a few no bake desserts would be fun to make too.

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Easy Blueberry Pancakes

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These Easy Blueberry Pancakes are the perfect thing to make for breakfast or brunch. Serve them with butter, drown them in syrup, or eat them hot off the griddle.

The golden edges, fluffy centers, and juicy berries make this pancake recipe a must make. 

A stack of six blueberry pancakes on a white plate with a drizzle of syrup coming down over the top and sides

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Nothing beats a big stack of hot blueberry pancakes drizzled with lots of maple syrup for breakfast.  These fluffy pancakes are not too sweet and loaded with lots of juicy blueberries.

Our kids have always loved having hot pancakes for breakfast. Me on the other hand have never loved standing over a hot stove first thing in the morning to make said pancakes.

So, my solution has to always make pancakes the day before and either refrigerate or freeze a big batch of pancakes for the kids to enjoy. To be honest, the ONLY time I make hot fresh pancakes for them is when someone requests them for their birthday.

You can imagine my daughter’s surprise earlier this year when we had family visiting, and she woke up to find me making fresh pancakes for her cousins.  She couldn’t believe that I was actually making pancakes first thing. Trust me, girl. It will not happen often. [Read more…]

Blueberry Banana Frozen Yogurt

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This easy Blueberry Banana Frozen Yogurt is a delicious and healthy treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. Frozen fruit and yogurt blended together creates an amazing summer dessert.

A white bowl filled with blueberry banana frozen yogurt with a spoon lifting out a scoop

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My husband and I have been concentrating on eating right and exercising five days a week this past month. We have been using our garage gym to work out together in the morning.

Does that mean we cut out dessert? Not at all. If you have been around here for very long, you know that I am a huge fan of baking. And by baking, I really mean eating sweets.

I actually think my sweet tooth has gotten bigger over the years. This is not a good thing since summer is here, and it is time to wear shorts and swimsuits in public.  [Read more…]

Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake

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This Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake is made with just a few ingredients and will be a hit at all your summer picnics. The sweet, refreshing cake will have everyone asking for more.

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A few years ago I made this Chocolate Coconut Poke Cake.  It was my first poke cake using sweetened condensed milk.  The only poke cakes I had ever made before had pudding or Jello drizzled over the top.  

Something about a cold, gooey cake satisfies every dessert craving in me.  I’m not sure why I waited an entire year to make another one of these amazing cakes.  What was I thinking?

A few weeks ago I made this Coconut Fudge Poke Cake, and I remembered why I loved poke cakes so much.  Now I can’t stop thinking about different combos to try.    [Read more…]

Chocolate Nutella Banana Muffins

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Sweet chocolate swirls add a fun touch to these Chocolate Nutella Banana Muffins.  Great muffin to wake up to in the morning!

A close up picture of the top of a chocolate nutella banana muffin with more muffins behind it

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After a few weeks away from my favorite baking ingredient, I had to buy a few bunches of bananas. Of course, I buy them green because I like to eat a few that way first.  Then the rest sit on the counter until they are too black for anyone to even think about.

Oh, but I’m thinking about those bananas.  I’m thinking up fun new recipes for that delicious fruit.

Since our kids love having muffins around for breakfast and snacks, I knew these bananas were destined for a breakfast muffin.  Of course, with all the chocolate in the recipe, you might want to call it a cupcake.  

Of course, since it doesn’t have frosting, I call it a muffin.  It’s how I feel better about eating one (or two) in the morning.   [Read more…]

Oreo Fudge Cappuccino Ice Cream

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This Oreo Fudge Cappuccino Ice Cream will be a hit with everyone this summer. It’s easy to transform a two ingredient ice cream recipe into a gourmet flavor with Oreo cookies and hot fudge.  

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 About a month ago I told our kids that I was going to make a batch of two ingredient ice cream, and I needed some suggestions for mix-ins.  Right away our youngest son yelled out cappuccino.  

He used to sneak sips of my coffee when he was little, so it didn’t surprise me that he wanted coffee ice cream.   Our daughter’s suggestion was Oreo cookies.  I was loving their ideas.

Since it has been hot and steamy here in Florida, I couldn’t wait to fill the freezer with this delicious ice cream.   [Read more…]

Butterfinger Cookie Dough Truffles

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These chocolate dipped Butterfinger Cookie Dough Truffles are a sweet treat that will not last long. The bite sized no bake treats are easy to make and totally safe to eat.

Three butterfinger cookie dough truffles on a white doily with a bite taken out of the front one

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One of my guilty pleasures is eating cookie dough. Yes, I realize the danger involved in eating cookie dough made with raw eggs and raw flour. That still hasn’t stopped me from digging in with a spoon each time I make a batch of cookies.

The other day I was craving cookie dough so, I decided to make a batch of edible cookie dough to snack on. These little Cookie Dough Truffles are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth.

The best part is that you can totally customize the flavors and textures to appeal to everyone’s taste buds. Plus, no bake treats are the best when it is too hot to turn on the oven. [Read more…]

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

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A sweet and salty caramel pecan topping makes these easy Mini Turtle Cheesecakes a dreamy dessert. Add a swirl of homemade caramel whipped cream, chocolate & caramel drizzles, and pecan chunks and watch everyone smile.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this turtle cheesecake recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

A brown wooden plate with four mini turtle cheesecakes topped with whipped cream and chocolate and caramel drizzles

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Cheesecake is one of our favorite desserts around here. Well, for four of the five in our family anyway.  Our youngest son is our pickiest eater and prefers brownies over any other kind of dessert.

Some days I do question if he is ok. But then I make him these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies, and I realize that he has good dessert sense.

Now I do love me some cheesecake, but there are just days where I don’t want to mess with all the time that is required to make this Banana Split Cheesecake.

Plus, mini cheesecakes are so much cuter and perfect for parties. [Read more…]