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Spring and Summer bring an abundance of sunshine and fresh fruit, especially juicy sweet strawberries which are the superstar of this fabulously simple no-bake Strawberry Cream Pie! This pie is easy to make, fluffy, yet creamy and packed with sweet deliciousness! You will definitely please any crowd with this amazing oldie but goodie! Enjoy!
Here in Hawai’i we enjoy a traditional dessert called Haupia, which is basically sweet coconut pudding. Well today I’d like to share a traditional recipe with a modern day twist! The steps are simple and the best part is you don’t need an oven! The buttery-sweet crust is filled with a creamy haupia and chocolatey filling and topped with homemade whipped cream. Your mouth will be happy, happy, happy after you try this Hawaiian speciality! It’s “Broke Da Mouth” that’s our way of saying delicious in Hawai’i!!! Enjoy!
Love Pie, but don’t want to wait until the holiday’s are here? Don’t want to spend too much time preparing or baking pies in the summer? This pie is the quick to make and light for those sweltering dog days of summer. This no bake pie is sure to hit the spot in both time management and taste!
Love Pie? Don’t want to wait until the holiday’s are here? Hate spending so much time preparing or baking pies in the summer? This quick to make, and light recipe is great for those sweltering dog days of summer! This no bake pie is sure to hit the spot in both time management and taste
This dessert screams PARTY TIME!!! It is so quick and easy to make this fun dessert you can whip this up in minutes for any party, potluck, or picnic! Who doesn’t love layers of deliciousness in a cup??? You and your guests will be so happy with this very simple to make recipe. Take it to go or stay and enjoy!
I enjoyed making this recipe. After tasting it, I noticed it wasn’t overly sweet, but it still had a lot of flavor which is what I prefer. It is a fun and delicious recipe to share with family and friends. I think it would make a wonderful treat for the summer months.
An easy spread that not only can be used on anything, but it feels like fall in your mouth. Perfect on bread, bagels, cinnamon rolls, waffles, and pancakes. Gives anything a sweet cinnamon and maple sweetness taste. CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were …
Eggnog is something that we hear a lot about during the holidays. You can make it either with alcohol or without. I wanted to do something different and make a peanut butter banana eggnog. I got inspired to do this version of the eggnog because my momma loved Elvis Presley. My momma told me that he used to love peanut butter banana sandwiches so why not make peanut butter and banana into a drink such as eggnog.
Hot cocoa is something that is so comforting on cold mornings. I have always loved hot cocoa or hot chocolate. I was always taught to call it hot chocolate. I can remember as a young girl my grandmother Olene would make this for all of us on cold mornings before school. It was such a welcoming treat before heading off to catch the bus for school. I made this a different way than what my grandmother made it. I hope you enjoy this recipe.
I have never heard of having cottage cheese with scrambled eggs before. This dish was from the 60’s or 70’s time frame. I decided to make it into something totally different. I made this into an egg omelet. It was delicious.
Let this cake wow your family and friends for a party! 5 different tastes in one cake keep one’s mouth buds guessing and surprised! Murder with chocolate, caramel, and almond! Milk or coffee will serve perfectly with a slice of delectable chocolate cake!
If you are looking for a sweet, creamy, boozy dessert sauce, look no further! This butter rum sauce is decadent and has just the right amount of kick. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!
Leftover nuts? Last minute gift? Just craving something sweet RIGHT NOW? Maple pralines are the answer. 5 ingredients and less than 20 minutes standing next to your stove will yield slightly crunchy, mouthwatering pralines that will be gone just as fast as your second batch can cook. This recipe can be altered to achieve richer flavors by selecting a higher grade of maple syrup, adding a shot of your favorite bourbon or whiskey, or selecting your favorite nut in substitution for the pecans. Clean out your pantry and reward yourself with a few candies once your done! …
In Greek mythology, pomegranates were used to trick the goddess, Persephone, into becoming the queen of the underworld. With this dessert, you can tell the story of a sweet girl turned dark and bitter within the clouds. Though most people see the pomegranate as bad due to this story, it actually has many properties that are good! Pomegranate arils are often used for abundance, fertility, and luck. So why not give a guest, friend, or lover a taste of good intentions?
Sweet and tart creamy Strawberry Rhubarb yogurt mousse with a chocolate cookie crust.
I made this to show you that you can make it with just about any flavor of yogurt. I was not able to find good Blackberries for the top but you could use frozen if you wanted to as long as you drain and dry them before adding them to the top of the mousse. Have fun with try a different crumb for the bottom or try a different flavor of yogurt.
Layers of tangy lemon curd, blackberry compote, creamy and rich cheesecake, and purchased graham crackers make a refreshing treat for anytime of the year.
Truffles with a filling are delicious and don’t have to be hard to make. Cherry filled truffles are a great gift as well.
Even though I don’t like pies I made it and to tell you guys it was delish I love the combination of the flavors and the texture even better.
If you have 30 minutes to spare, then you too can make delicious homemade maple syrup and the family will be thanking you for it. With its smooth and rich maple flavors, this recipe is easy to follow with only 6 ingredients. You can make a buttermilk version as well. This delicious recipe was posted by Jamielyn Nye, I Heart Naptime, on Pinterest.
These will be a family favorite! There’s nothing better than fresh homemade doughnuts and these will definitely delight. The aroma of a fresh donut shop in your kitchen will invite everyone in. There’s a hint of orange zest that just kisses the palette when you bite into these. These are great with a morning cup of coffee or drizzled with some homemade maple syrup. CandiAnne’s Note: My family comes from the Azore Island of Faial. Felhozes have different spellings and pronunciations. Other spellings are Filhos and Filhoses, these and Malassadas are often used interchangeably and are sometimes also confused with …
You can use this maple frosting on a variety of decadent desserts. It’s especially good with chocolate zucchini cake and it only requires 3 ingredients to make. CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by Eat Smart New York which …
These Oreo truffles are the perfect treat for any event. It only takes 3 to 4 ingredients depending on if you’re going to use one kind of chocolate or two. They are so easy to make and I took it one step further and took the filling of the Oreos and put it in the middle of the truffle. I hope you enjoy making and eating them.
I have never made any type of candy before. This was new and exciting for me to prepare. I love doing new recipes. This reminded me of a sweet Werther’s Originals caramel candy CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by …
This recipe was a fun new experiment for me. It was originally suppose to be an apricot cheesecake, but due to the pandemic I could not find any apricots at all! I decided to go completely original and chose peaches and pears. This probably won’t be a recipe that’s for everyone’s liking, but it was a lot of fun to make something new and see how it came out! This cheesecake has a nice graham cracker crust with a smooth and creamy peach and pear flavored filling.
This is a smooth and sweet pudding that has a little zing by combining orange juice with maple then yogurt or sour cream. CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by Eat Smart New York which is part of the …
When I first looked at this recipe and saw that it had mashed potatoes in it, I was quite curious to say the least! There’s such a small amount in comparison to the other ingredients that they don’t contribute to the taste at all. Merely just a bonding agent. If you love coconut and chocolate these are great for a little snack and to curb your sweet tooth!
I do not consider myself artistic in any sense of the word, but I found decorating these fondant Easter eggs a lot of fun. This would be a tasty treat to make for a gathering or with the family, letting everyone decorate their own egg any way they please. There is no right or wrong way, have fun with it and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Chocolate and Carmel don’t belong together, said NO ONE ever. These little Caramels are extremely delicious! The creaminess of the chocolate and caramel gives it a fudge like consistency, and it is divine. Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!
This recipe was a lot of fun to make. The thought of making anything with maple syrup as the flavor profile was something that I’ve never thought to make before. I used real maple syrup for the first time and I noticed that it is much sweeter than your typical store-bought syrup such as Aunt Jemima! This is a really nice and creamy mousse. I was afraid the maple syrup may be too overwhelming for my taste, but the final product was pretty tasty!
Once I discovered maple mousse I knew I had to try this with other flavor profiles! First thing that came to mind were blueberry pancakes. So why not a blueberry maple mousse parfait? This turned out so much tastier than I imagined! The mousse was nice and creamy, the pancakes were fluffy and the bacon gave the whole thing a nice crunchy texture. In every bite you received that nice blueberry pancake with maple syrup and bacon flavor. The mousse made it seem like a sweet treat but this parfait would be good for a meal or snack. CandiAnne’s …
This is a great recipe for anyone who loves a creamy rice pudding. I left out the raisins when making it because no one here is a fan of them, but I’m sure for someone who enjoys them they will be a great addition! The pudding is pretty versatile. You may serve warm or cold and this is a great recipe to change up from time to time just by adding a little something different like cinnamon or a fresh berry.
A blast of the Tropics will envelop your mouth and wake up your taste buds, with this sweet, refreshing summer treat! The familiar flavors of strawberry and peach, coupled with the tang of one of my favorite tropical fruits, the pineapple! This will look beautiful, served in glass dishes, with a pineapple reduction sauce, drizzled over the top, and with a strawberry and peach slice, to garnish! You could also easily infuse one of the two elements of this cool dessert, with white rum, as a treat for adult gatherings!
I found these baskets to be fun but REALLY sticky! I mixed in plain M & M’s and Reese’s Pieces into the noodle marshmallow cream mixture, then used a muffin tin to help form the baskets, but you could just use your fingers. Next time I make these baskets, I think I will use just the noodles and marshmallow cream, keeping the M & M’s and Reese’s Pieces to decorate. To put inside of the baskets I colored fondant and made eggs, you could use peanut M & M’s, jelly beans, or whatever you like. Whichever way you choose, this …
I found this recipe for a peach pie that sounded really tasty. Since fresh peaches were out of season I decided to give nectarines a try! This pie just looks so inviting to eat and smells sweet. The nectarines give the pie a lot of sweetness, but the crust and a little whip cream help to tone that down!
I’ve been trying to come up with different ways to garnish a maple mousse and I think this would be a great one to pair with fresh berries and granola, a little chocolate. I love how creative you can get with this mousse or it’s great as a standalone!
This no-bake lime pie was a big hit around the house and it was a lot of fun to make as well. It has that fresh lime aroma and the pretty green color just makes it look so appetizing and I can promise you it tastes as good as it looks!
I really enjoy a rich and creamy mousse and this recipe delivers. This is a quick and easy recipe that you can throw together the same day or let it chill overnight. It is packed full of flavor and the chocolate gives you a nice crunch and pairs so well with the mousse. It’s a sweet treat for those that don’t like a lot of overpowering sweetness!
Semifreddo is a lot like ice cream, but much easier to make. This is a nice sweet treat that my kids love helping me whip up when we have a sweet tooth and the flavor options are endless! This recipe was inspired by a maple mousse recipe I was given and decided to spruce up a bit. Adding some semi-sweet chocolate bits or even dipping pieces of bacon in chocolate before adding them would be a great way to change this particular one up!
Do you have a special occasion approaching? Maybe it’s just “one of those days”, and you need CHOCOLATE in your life! Whatever the occasion, this will fit right in! Whether you choose to dress it up, or down, this silky smooth, cool and lovely, mousse is incredible. For a more elegant presentation, serve as a parfait and garnish with fresh berries. One of those hours, days, weeks, months, or years? Grab a spoon and dig in!
Creating frosted strawberries was a first for me. I found the mixture to be pretty wet and was wondering how I was going to form strawberries out of it. I took a scoop of the mixture and rolled it into the extra strawberry gelatin, this firmed it up enough to form a strawberry. Using different-sized scoops, helped to make different size strawberries; some were more successful than others. To display the frosted strawberries, I made a lemon layer cake and used the strawberries as decoration.
I love cheesecake and there is nothing better than a quick no-bake recipe. The worst part is waiting for the cheesecake and glaze to firm up enough to eat it! This cheesecake has all your favorite parts. The graham cracker crust, the yummy cheesecake filling, and a fresh and flavorful strawberry glaze. This glaze is a big hit with my family and friends that I use on all of my baked and no-bake cheesecakes.
I’ve never thought of having a maple pudding before, but this recipe did not disappoint. The end result is a lightly flavored maple pudding that is very creamy and has a perfectly smooth consistency. The walnuts and whipped cream are just an added bonus that makes it that much better!
Don’t want the hassle of cutting a piece of pie? Just make individual servings, and enjoy! These portions of pie are travel-friendly, and they taste better just because no one can tell how many pieces you’ve had. No more guilt!
If you’re looking for something that’s a little healthier than the average dessert, this is a great recipe for that. These are packed full of peanut butter, cranberries, raisins, and almonds. This is a great recipe to whip up anytime for a quick snack or to make ahead. I wrapped up half the batch and froze it for later.
I loved taffy as a kid. The flavors are endless and they were a fun little treat! I’ve never thought about making taffy at home, but when I saw this recipe I had to give it a try. Molasses wouldn’t usually be my first pick for something like this, I’m a sucker for sweets, but these are quite tasty and are a nice change from the typical sweet treats.
I use to love caramels as a kid, but these are something I haven’t seen around much as an adult. When I came across this recipe I was excited to give it a try. I’ve never seen a nut caramel before but it sounded delicious. These are soft and chewy and packed full of caramel flavor with a nice crunch and added flavor from the nuts. The drizzled chocolate is just a great bonus that makes them even tastier and more elegant.
Fudge is a traditional American dessert. It comes in all flavors and textures. It’s fun to eat but not always fun to make. Here is a quick and simple way to make fudge without all the hassle of candy thermometers and stand mixers. Just 5 minutes to cook and you are on your way to fudge utopia. Have fun and mix it up with your own flavors and textures. It’s sure to be a favorite that will last generations.
Parfaits are quick, easy, and visually appealing. Finish the evening and impress guests with this easy maple parfait. It is quick and easy to prepare ahead of time and thrown together at the last minute if desired. Change it up with your own mix and match of nuts and fruit. Maple syrup never looked so good.
No-bake snacks and desserts are great to keep on hand for busy days and hungry kids (or husbands). This one is great because it is quick and simple, with only 3 ingredients. The dried apricots are just tart enough to balance out the sweetness of the coconut and condensed milk. Have fun and dress them up with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate. YUM!
Working with fondant is one of the easiest yet rewarding items I have made in my kitchen. Before this, I had never worked with fondant and assumed it would be hard to make and even harder to work, so imagine my surprise to find that not only is it super easy to make (and very cheap) it is so fun to work with! remember kindergarten making food with play dough? Yep pretty much the same idea( except this dough is edible) I think the best part for me besides bribing my twins to help me was adding the flavoring (we …
This recipe brings back so many nostalgic memories of growing up for me. This dessert was a staple at every family get-together I had growing up. It was there at weddings, at reunions, and bbq’s all summer long. It has that light, airy, fluffy feeling in your mouth and so many different ways to mix it up. Over the years I have used different flavors of Jello and fruits to change it up. You can dress it up and use a bundt pan or angel food pan to prepare it, or as a casserole in a 9×12 pan. No matter …
For this recipe, I was making Cubano sandwiches. I always smoke my ham just because you can do so much with it. Once smoked, I cut a portion off and grated it up for this recipe. I also did the same with a roasted Mojo Pork shoulder. Ham and cheese elevated to an entirely different level! This is for the most committed appetizer lover. If you bring this to the party, no one will know the dedication that it took to make tastebuds jump like this however everyone will want to know what party you’re cooking for next. The nice …
This dessert definitely screams happy holidays! It’s not time constricting and it’s easy to make. A few things to know about this recipe; cornstarch is the best substitute for arrowroot! the biggest difference between the two is arrowroot freezes and thaws without change so if you can’t find arrowroot you do have hope! Another thing to weigh out is maple syrup vs maple extract, the extract gives the maple its flavor and is much stronger than the syrup. I wondered about using fresh fruit since it was going to have to defrost the fruit anyway, however, I found that frozen …
This creamy delight will certainly bring a high level of satisfaction to anything you care to explore. The beauty of the flavor balance between nutmeg and maple is remarkable. It takes me to my childhood, and to holidays filled with joy. For those long cold winter nights, try this nice and warm adult beverage. Add very hot apple cider, dark spiced rum, and maple nutmeg butter. Top off with a whipped cream and garnish with nutmeg. Have fun creating new and exciting recipes with this butter.
It is impossible to not relish in the superior flavors of butter, maple syrup and cinnamon. Whipped to perfection, they marry right before your eyes. This butter is so versatile, it can be added to a sweet potato, or used to make a streusel that will top ice cream or your favorite cake. Bake on top of your best piece of salmon or simply add it to your breakfast bagel. Enjoy the pure wonder of this butter.
I get a very nostalgic feeling when I think of fudge. I watched my grandmother make all kinds of fudge over the years with such ease, and every time it came out so delicious, smooth, and creamy. I have tried, and had many failed attempts over the years at making fudge, so I decided to give it a try again when given this recipe. I am completely amazed at how easy it was to make. It is absolutely every bit as delicious as the fudge my grandmother used to make. It is smooth and silky, and the toasted pecans gave …
This sweet summertime dessert is cool and creamy, and wonderful on its own or all dressed up. I have made it in a souffle dish as well as in ramekins along with a variety of toppings for my guests to make each their own. It has the most amazing fresh pineapple flavor. It has that soft, fluffy, smooth taste and I have made it for many potlucks, church luncheons, baby showers, and parties for years. You will love this recipe and so will your loved ones. Some topping choices are maraschino cherries, toasted pecans, coconut, banana, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, …
This was SO much fun to make!!! *full disclosure: I’ve made candy once before this* Ok, maple popcorn. If you like caramel corn, you’re going to be super pleased with this. The original recipe calls for a quart of popcorn crumbs, but this is really up to you. First batch was by the book, and it was beautiful; perfect for shaping into a sheet for cutting, but I’m fancy! More crumbs means less viscosity, and you have maple crumble corn!!! Less popcorn means more tack, which is equally yum, so pick your poison and let’s do this!
Yes, it’s that good. I’m also sharing a version of my guacamole recipe, for those that understand the addiction. (NOT sorry, just so you know.) This is a dip, yes…but no one is looking right now… Easiest thing in the world to make, and it takes no time at all. Blah-blah-blah, let’s do this!!!