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Mini Cheesecakes with Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

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These Mini Cheesecakes feature a delicious homemade graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. They are perfect for parties or as a delicious treat!

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Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets)
  • 3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoons (50 grams) unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 ounces (452 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80 grams) sour cream, at room temperature

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Make the Graham Cracker Crust:
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
  • Evenly distribute the crust mixture into the lined muffin cups, pressing it down firmly to form an even layer.
  • Bake the crusts for about 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  1. Assemble and Bake:
  • Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts in each muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  1. Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Optionally, top with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce before serving. (personally I plan to top mine with Bonne Maman Lemon Curd and Bonne Maman Wild Blueberry Preserves, so delicious!)
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These mini cheesecakes are not only easy to make but also versatile in terms of toppings! Enjoy your delicious homemade treats!

Here is an affiliate link for Bonne Maman Wild Blueberry Preserves https://go.magik.ly/ml/28blj/

I have made these before using a similar recipe by the website Live Well Bake Often: https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/mini-cheesecakes/

Laura lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

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The other day I shared the recipe for Ooey Gooey Cookies that I had for the first time when my sister in law’s mother was visiting. During that same visit I experienced “dump cake” for the first time. I was an instant fan! This Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of pineapple and cherries with a buttery cake topping. It’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings!

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this picture is from the Food Network website

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 box (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks), cut into thin slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Layer the Fruit: Pour the crushed pineapple (with juice) into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple.
  3. Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layers. Do not stir; just spread it out evenly.
  4. Top with Butter: Distribute the sliced butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving warm. This dump cake is delicious on its own or served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Dump cakes are incredibly versatile and can be made using a variety of ingredients. Here are some popular dump cake variations you can try:

  1. Peach Dump Cake: Use canned peaches and a yellow cake mix for a simple, fruity dessert. (this is one of my favorites!)
  2. Blueberry Dump Cake: Mix blueberry pie filling with a lemon cake mix for a refreshing twist.
  3. Apple Dump Cake: Combine apple pie filling with a spice cake mix for a warm, comforting dessert.
  4. Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake: Use cherry pie filling topped with chocolate cake mix for a rich, indulgent treat.
  5. Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake: Layer strawberry pie filling with an angel food cake mix for a light, fruity dessert.
  6. Lemon Dump Cake: Combine lemon pie filling with yellow cake mix for a bright, citrusy flavor.
  7. Caramel Apple Dump Cake: Mix apple pie filling with caramel sauce and top with a yellow cake mix for a decadent dessert.
  8. Funfetti Dump Cake: Use funfetti cake mix with any fruit filling for a festive twist suitable for birthdays or celebrations.
  9. Sweet Potato Dump Cake: Incorporate sweet potato puree and spices with a yellow or spice cake mix for a fall-inspired dessert (I’m planning on making this one for Christmas this year).

These variations allow you to customize your dump cake based on seasonal fruits or your personal preferences, making it easy to create something new and delicious every time!

Laura lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
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Cinnamon Topped Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe

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I’ll take any excuse I can get as a reason to bake! Today’s confection is brought to you by wanting to use these super cute Boston Terrier baking cups sent to me by my fellow Boston Terrier lover Angie! She is the sweetest, I appreciate her sending me gifts!

️These Cinnamon Topped Brown Sugar Muffins are delicious, super quick, and simple to make, I just have to share! 🧁🥰 Click download to print a copy of the recipe for yourself.🥰🧁

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Cinnamon Topped Brown Sugar Muffins

Cinnamon Topped Brown Sugar Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1tsp cinnamon
2tbs white sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease or line 20 muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine cinnamon and white sugar, set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar and butter Add milk, egg and vanilla stir to combine. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix just until incorporated.
Divide the mixture between the prepared muffin cups, about 2/3 full each.
Bake in your preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and the tops springs back when lightly pressed on with your finger.

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Delicious Fiddleheads

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Does anyone else know what these tasty little veggies are?

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Fiddleheads or Fiddlehead greens are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested for use as a vegetable. If unpicked, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond.

They are only in season for such a small amount of time, but if you see fiddleheads at the grocery store you’ve got to try them!

I’ve seen them in the woods all around our house, but I’m always afraid to pick them just in case I accidentally pick the wrong thing and poison myself. Lol!

If I were to describe them, I would say that they taste like if asparagus, baby spinach, and green beans had a baby, with a bit of nuttiness. How’s that for a description, haha.

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Wash them really well, blanch for two minutes then cook them on the stovetop with a bit of butter or olive oil for 3-5 minutes.

Trust me, you’re gonna L❤️ve them!

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Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood7 Comments

Way back when Pinterest was brand new and there weren’t too many people that used it yet, I pinned this easy crockpot potato soup from Pearls Handcuffs and Happy Hour.  As we all know, Pinterest has really taken off and it has been a huge blessing to bloggers of all kinds.

I have made this soup so many times, and ever time I make it I love it just as much!  Very simple, very delicious.  Perfect for dinner on cold winter days!

 

Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
Photo credit goes to Pearls Handcuffs and Happy Hour

Ingredients:

1 30oz. bag of frozen, shredded hash browns

3 14oz. cans of chicken broth

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. ground pepper

1 pkg. cream cheese (Fat free cream cheese won’t melt)

Directions:

In a crockpot, combine everything EXCEPT for the cream cheese.
Cook for 6-8 hours on low heat.
About 1 hour before serving, add cream cheese and keep heated until thoroughly melted.
Serve with cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions (Sometimes if I have leftover ham I will cut it up and add it into the soup, ham is my favorite!)

If you would like to read the original posted recipe on Pearls-Handcuffs-Happyhour click HERE

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Broccoli Salad

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A few years ago we went to a cookout at my husband’s Aunt’s lake house.  She served this broccoli salad, and I was in instant love!  She has always been a wonderful cook with lots of great recipes. I think that every time I left her house I had a new recipe that to add to my collection.  This broccoli salad is quite simple and very delicious.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head broccoli, stems removed and florets cut into pieces
  •  4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup  mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/4 cup roasted no salt added sunflower seed kernels
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl combine mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.  Mix well and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine broccoli, bacon, onion, cranberries, and raisins.  Gently stir in the mayo dressing completely covering the broccoli mixture.
  3. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve immediately.

The only down side to this delicious salad is that due to the fact that it doesn’t keep well, it has to all be eaten on the day it is made .  But hey, that is not really much of a problem considering how delicious it is!

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Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip

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Pizza is usually an easy crowd pleaser!  Not many people can resist the wonderful taste of a warm slice of cheesy pizza.  This dip is a wonderful hot cheesy goodness with all of the favorite flavors of a cheese, pepperoni, and olive pizza!  It is perfect for serving at a party (or eating alone :-)).  As is, it serves four, but can easily be doubled, or tripled.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
1 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
2 ounces pepperoni, sliced
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons diced green pepper, (I personally hate peppers, so I would never add these to my own dip, gross! But, hey if you love peppers, add them in.)

Directions

  1. Pre heated the oven to 350 F
  2. Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and parmigiano reggiano cheese. Spread it across the bottom of a pie dish.
  3. Spread the pizza sauce on top and sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni, olives (and if you choose green pepper).
  4. Bake about 20 minutes or until warmed through out and bubbling and the cheese is fully melted to a golden brown on top
  5. Serve with bruschetta or tortilla chips.

You can also make this recipe in the crock pot.  If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know I love my crock pot!  So simple, and perfect for keeping the dip warm if being served at a party!  Layer everything in the slow cooker in the same way you would in the pie baking dish.  Slow cook until the cheese is nice and melted usually about 1 hours on high or 2 hours on low.

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