With a chocolate and coconut cookie crust, this simple “no bake” cheesecake recipe becomes extra elegant and decadent layered with luscious chocolate ganache. Chocolate Ganache Coconut Cookie Cheesecake Crust:2 cups chocolate coconut cookies½ cup butter, melted Cheesecake Layer:2 cups cream cheese1 ¼ cups powdered sugar½ tsp. vanilla extractpinch of sea salt Chocolate Ganache:2 ½ cups…
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These are perfectly thick, ganache-filled chocolate chip cookies. They are brilliant in absolutely every way. These are perfectly thick, ganache-filled chocolate chip cookies. They are brilliant in absolutely every way. Ganache Spilled & Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookies:8 Tbs. (1 stick) butter, room temperature½ cup light brown sugar½ cup white sugar1 Tbs. vanilla extract2 tsp….
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Scotcheroos are a crispy dessert treat consisting of puffed rice or corn cereal, peanut butter, and a decadent butterscotch-chocolate coating. Scotcheroos got their name after one of the key ingredients used in the preparation process – butterscotch. Although not much is known about the invention of these crunchy treats, the recipe was originally printed on…
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When words fail, peanut butter and chocolate speak … And, silky mousse with a creamy whipped topping – Enjoy! Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie Crust:8 Tbs. butter, ice cold, cubed into 1″ pieces2 cups all purpose flour1 large egg1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar2-3 Tbs. ice water Preheat oven to 425…
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After the truly orgasmic feedback I received from the Orange Pecan Chocolate Caramel Graham Million Dollar Bars (seriously – you should see these text exchanges from the recipients), I decided another shortbread recipe was in oder. This time a little fruit – strawberry – and chocolate, of course. And, when I delivered to the boys…
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There is simply so much going on in this decadent chocolate dessert that I really had no idea how to name or label it.Crust: dark chocolate graham cracker bakeCream Layer: lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese with fresh raspberriesDark Chocolate Ganache: DARK chocolate and cream ganache topped, again, with fresh raspberries It’s simple – yet profoundly…
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It was cheesecake. It was fine. It had a buttery, crumbly, graham cracker crust, with a very rich yet light, cream cheese filling… (Pause) Wow! My whole mouth just filled with saliva! – Rachel – The One With All the Cheesecakes This cheesecake is amazing.Triple Chocolate Orange Cheesecake. It has a buttery, crumbly, orange chocolatey…
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Insides: rarely, but surely, there are leftover cake “insides,” when you’re a baker, particularly when you are a baker of “surprise” cakes.So, after a Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake stuffed with surprise rainbow marshmallows, I had a few layers of leftover Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake. Thus, I slathered the layers with smooth and creamy…
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While most of us are familiar with the concept of chocolate dipped pretzels for the holidays (or anytime, really), these tasty treats are actually pretty much the same, just richer and even more decadent! The chocolate “dip” becomes a chocolate ganache! Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chocolate Covered Pretzels 1 bag stick pretzels10 oz. dark chocolate chunks1/3…
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At three o’clock on a Friday afternoon, my neighbor texted me, “Can you have a yummy dessert ready for five ladies by five o’clock tomorrow evening?” Uh, “Yes!” Of course I can.I actually had been stewing on this idea for a recipe for about four days and was elated to have the opportunity to create,…
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