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Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Pie

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Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Pie has creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with crushed Oreo and a layer of rich fudge. Topped with more Oreo, whipped cream, and chocolate sprinkles and an delicious chocolaty dessert.

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I have a treat for you today! Like a REAL treat. A prep in 10 minutes treat. A treat with oreos and fudge. Today happens to be National Ice Cream Pie Day, and I just can’t turn away from celebrating!

This pie is so simple to put together and the flavors are delicious. I use a pre-made Oreo crust to make things simple and quick, rich and thick jarred fudge topping, mounds of creamy vanilla ice cream, and as many Oreos as I can cram in! In my opinion, the best part of this pie is the ooey gooey layer of fudge on the bottom- it makes the pie so chocolaty and rich.

I know I said that I was on the back to school wagon, and I know you are thinking- ice cream pie = summer. This pie is perfect to cool down during the dog days of summer. However, this pie is great to make in advance and pull from the freezer to celebrate a successful first day of school! I know that I love to create food transitions with my kids- we just enjoyed corn dogs at the fair since the fair is in town, and we love to get our “fair eats” on! We also enjoyed cheese curds (duh, Wisconsin!), and cheese fries- so delicious. My other fair food tradition is a big cup of the fresh lemonade. I missed the giant pickles, but I think we are going to head back today for a bit and I will go pickle hunting.

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What do you need to make Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Pie?

  • Oreo pie crust
  • Oreo cookies
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Jarred hot fudge
  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use cookies and cream ice cream?

Sure! Just cut the amount of crushed Oreo in half.

How can I store the pie?

Simple cover and store in the freezer.

Where can I find an Oreo pie crust?

I find mine at my local grocery store, but they are sold at other large retainers as well.

Can I add other mix-in to my ice cream filling?

Oh yes! I love to add mini chocolate chips or m&ms!

How long does it take for my pie to set in the freezer?

I recommend about 4-5 hours.

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Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, Pie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezer Time 5 hours
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 qt vanilla ice cream
  • 20 Oreo, crushed
  • 8 in Oreo pie crust
  • 2/3 cup jarred fudge
  • Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, for topping
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Let the ice cream sit on the counter to soften for about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir 1/2 the amount of crushed Oreo into the ice cream. Stir the cookies into the ice cream. Place remaining Oreo in a bag or bowl, and set aside to use later for topping.

  3. In the pie crust, spread an even layer of the fudge in the bottom of the crust.

  4. Next, spread the ice cream into the pie crust and smooth the top. Place in the freezer and freeze for 4-5 hours.

  5. Remove pie from freezer and top with remaining cookies. Pipe whipped cream along the edge and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles. Serve. Store pie, covered, in the freeze.

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Blue Moon Ice Cream

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Blue Moon Ice Cream is a staple in Midwest. Distinctive blue coloring and one of the most mystifying flavors around making people ask, “what is that flavor?”.

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It is that time of year my friends. We are getting to the hot days of summer! There is nothing better than ice cream on a hot summer day. Today, I am sharing a true Midwest treasure with you. That treasure is blue moon ice cream.

Blue moon ice cream is a a popular ice cream flavor unique to the midwest. It is a distinctive light blue (some people call it Smurf ice cream), and even more distinctive taste. Whenever people ask, “what flavor is it” there are multiple answers. Some people swear it is a lemon and raspberry combo, others a fruit loop cereal flavor, some say almond, and many think a mix of something different.

When working on this recipe I tried a bunch of different flavor combinations, and settled on almond, vanilla, and bit of raspberry. The fruity raspberry flavor with the smooth almond and vanilla created my “aha!” moment with this ice cream. If you are an ice cream lover, and want to try something different you must give this a try!

When I was a kid a local ice cream shop sold this flavor, and they sold a flavor called Play-Doh. Play-Doh was blue moon ice cream with pieces of rainbow colored sugar cookie dough swirled in…..I still think about how delicious that was!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need and ice cream maker?

No! This is a no-churn recipe.

Where did Blue Moon Ice Cream come from?

There are a few theories, but more accepted is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Can I get Blue Moon Ice Cream in other parts of the country?

I am note sure. If you can it will certainly be uncommon.

My ice cream is a little grainy- what happened?

It happens to the best of us. The ice cream was over churned if you use an ice cream making, and if it is a no churn it means it thawed to much and was refrozen. The taste is still good, but texture will be slightly off.

I do not like to use dye- what can I do?

There are natural coloring out there and they will work fine. If you don’t turn it blue it will still taste delicious, but you will not have the signature Blue Moon mouth!

How should I store the ice cream?

Transfer to a container with a lid, and store in the freezer.

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Looking for more yummy BLUE treats?

Red, White, and Blue No Churn Ice Cream from Cooking with Carlee

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Blue Moon Ice Cream

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezer Time: 5 hours
Servings 1 quarts

Ingredients

  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp raspberry extract
  • 1/2 tsp blue food coloring
  • 2 cups heavy cream
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the condensed milk, salt, almond, vanilla, raspberry, and blue coloring.

  2. In a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream till stiff peaks form.

  3. Gently fold the 1/2 the whipped cream into the blue mixture. One mixed, fold in the remaining whipped cream.

  4. Place the ice cream into a 9×5 loaf pan. Cover with foil and place in the freezer for 5 hours, or until the ice cream is firm and can be scooped.

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Drumstick Layered Dessert #SummerDessertsWeek

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This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent products by sponsor companies but, as always, opinions are 100% mine.

Drumstick Layered Dessert is an ice cream cake inspired by the forever favorite, Drumstick. Crushed sugar cone, chocolate, vanilla ice cream, magic shell, and chopped peanuts make one delicious cake!

Slice of ice cream cake

Today is my last post for Summer Desserts Week, and I have to tell you how much I loved it! Doing these events is fun because I get a chance to meet so many other bloggers, create fun and delicious recipes, connect with companies I love, and of course interact with you. Thank you for stopping by and being part of my community because you make this such a fun thing to do!

Speaking of sponsors- I want to thank Anolon for giving me the fantastic springform 9-inch pan used for this recipe!

This recipe is a lot of fun! I love Drumsticks, and they are one of my go-to frozen treats. I decided to make a layered dessert because who does not love ice cream cake!?

This dessert has a crust made from crushed sugar cones, a layer of chocolate (just like you find at the bottom of the Drumstick cone), creamy vanilla ice cream, and a magic shell topping with a sprinkling of nuts. The recipe has a few steps, but all manageable, and pretty quick. I love the creaminess of this dessert, and that it has all my favorite features of a Drumstick transformed into a cake!

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crust in food processor
crust layer
chocolate layer
ice cream cake layer
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What Do You Need To Get Started:

Ice cream cake on a table

Frequently Asked Questions:

I don’t have a springform- what can I use?

You can use a regular pie dish, but line it with parchment paper if you plan to remove the cake.

Can I use graham crackers for the crush?

Yes, but you will miss that sugar cone flavor

Can I use a different type of ice cream?

Sure! Vanilla is traditional for drumsticks, but any flavor will work.

My spring form is leaking- what do I do?

Make sure the bottom is wrapped well in foil in the even of leaking.

How long is the ice cream good for?

I would say, covered, a few weeks. Uncovered will allow for freezer burn.

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Drumstick Layered Dessert

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Dessert, Freezer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezer Time 6 hours
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 sugar cones
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 qts vanilla ice cream
  • 7 1/4 oz magic shell topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Sugar Cone Crust:

  1. Place sugar cones in a food processor and grind. Drizzle in the melted together and stop processor when combined.

  2. Press cone shell into the 9-inch spring form and set aside.

For Chocolate Layer:

  1. Place heavy cream in a microwave safe measuring cup. Microwave in 30 second intervals to scald the cream (to almost bring to a boil).

  2. Place chocolate chips into a bowl and pour scalded cream over the chocolate. Whisk till smooth.

  3. Pour chocolate into the pie crust and smooth it into an even layer. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set. At this time, remove ice cream from the freezer so it begins to soften.

For Ice Cream Layer:

  1. Cover the bottom of the springform with foil in the event there is any leaking.

  2. Once ice cream is spreadable and chocolate is set, scoop ice cream into the pan. Use a spatula to make an even ice cream layer.

For Magic Shell and Peanuts:

  1. Pour the magic over the ice cream layer. You will want to work quickly because the shell will set very quickly. While shell is still wet sprinkle peanut over the top.

  2. Cover and set in the fridge for at least 6 hours.

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Welcome to the 3rd Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. This week-long summer time event is filled with some down right amazing sweet recipes from fantastic bloggers and we’ve got some great giveaways from our generous sponsors for y’all too!! We can’t wait to share all of these summer-themed desserts with you and celebrate sweet, sweet summertime all week long!

 
There are 45 incredible bloggers participating in this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event! Thanks to those bloggers, we have over 168 summer time sweet treat recipes being shared this week! Grab a few recipes to try out and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!Scroll down to take a look!
 

PRIZE #1

Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1)Keurig® K-Select® Coffee Maker

  

PRIZE #2

 

Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving away – 1 Gift Pack – including Adams Poundcake Kit, Adams Best, Adams Lemon Extract, Adams Natural Food Color, and Adams Cinnamon Sugar

 

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 —Wilton is giving away a Wilton Gift Pack – including – Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 13 x 9 -inch Oblong Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Square Cake Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Round Cake Pan, Peach Cobbler Candy Melts Candy, Blueberry Lemonade Candy Melts Candy, Orange Crème Candy Melts Candy, Key Lime Pie Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Orange Crème Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Pop Art Triangle and Solid Cupcake Liners, Geometric Print and Solid Green Cupcake Liners, Balloon Dog Icing Decorations, Assorted Brights and Pastels Sprinkles, Blue Sprinkles Tackle Box, Coral Sprinkles Tackle Box, DIY-Lish Mermaid Kit, DIY-Lish Candy Lollipop Kit and Disposable Decorating Bags with 1M Tips

 

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Sweets & Treats Boutique is giving away 1 (one) baking supply box including an assortment of sprinkles and cupcake liners as well as one of Love From The Oven’s recent cookbooks!

PRIZE #5

Prize #5 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9″ Round Springform Pan & an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9″ Square Springform Pan a Rafflecopter giveaway Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from July 7th – July 14th at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Wilton, Sweets and Treats Shop and Anolon ! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.

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Simple Watermelon Lime Granita #SummerDessertsWeek

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This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent products by sponsor companies but, as always, opinions are 100% mine.

Fresh watermelon and lime blended together and lightly sweetened make one refreshing summer dessert certain to become a fast favorite!

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Summer Desserts Week is going strong on day 4, and I am really excited to share this east, cool, and refreshing treat with you today.

Watermelon Lime Granita is as easy as it comes when making a frozen treat. The ingredients are simple: watermelon, limes, and sugar. That is it! I love to make this recipe for company as well because chances of me screwing it up, and being left with not dessert option are at an all-time low.

Granitas the only “work” element of a granita is the stiring every 20-30 mintes to get the ice crystals that make this dessert so yummy. It is different than a slushy or snow cone type of dessert because it is done by hand with a fork. It does not take long, but you will want to make sure that you will be home to stir the treat. My kiddos love this sweet treat, and call it “frozen watermelon”. Frozen treats are very popular in our house these days because summer is finally here after a cool and long spring! Pool days, sprinklers, and weekends at the lake are all ahead!

Summer Desserts Week is lucky to have a few amazing sponsors, and this recipe is featuring Wilton and Sweets & Treats Boutique.

Wilton provided the absolutely adorable metal cake pan for my granita. It is the perfect size, and the patter is so lovely and full of color.

Sweets & Treats Boutique provided the bowls, spoons, and sprinkles that really made my watermelon grantia perfectly decorated. My kiddos loved the edible “seeds”.

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What you need to make your granita:

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What should I do if I am using a watermelon with seeds?

If you can pick them out that will be helpful, but otherwise I recommend straining the watermelon after it is blended and before lime and sugar are added. A strainer like this one will work well.

Can I use something beside lime?

Sure, lemon or orange would both be delicious. If you use orange you can reduce the sugar to a few tablespoons since they are a sweeter citrus.

I left my granita too long and it is too difficult to stir with my fork- what should I do?

I would remove it from the freezer, let is sit for about 10 minutes, and then try to break apart and pieces that got too large. If the entire tray is frozen, let the granita sit till you can start to break it up with a fork.

It seems like it is taking my granita a long time to freeze- what should I do?

Wait a little long between stirs to give it time to come together. Wait 30-40 minutes versus 20-30.

I accidentally added too much sugar- what can I do?

I would add extra puree watermelon if you have more. If you do not have a lot I would add what you have an a little water. If it is too much for one pan- make a double batch (more to enjoy!).

How to I store the granita?

Store in the pan in the freezer and cover with foil. If you are serving it later you might need to left it sit on the counter for a few minutes before you serve.

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Simple Watermelon Lime Grantia

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Freezer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezer Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh cubed watermelon
  • 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lime zest
  • 1/4 cup sugar
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Puree watermelon using a food processor or a blender.

  2. Add sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Pulse several times to mix into the puree.

  3. Pour mixture into an 8×8 metal pan.

  4. Place in the freezer. Every 20 minutes scrape the solids with a fork until it becomes course and crystallized.

  5. Scoop into dishes, add desired garnishes (if any), and enjoy.

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Welcome to the 3rd Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. This week-long summer time event is filled with some down right amazing sweet recipes from fantastic bloggers and we’ve got some great giveaways from our generous sponsors for y’all too!! We can’t wait to share all of these summer-themed desserts with you and celebrate sweet, sweet summertime all week long!

 
There are 45 incredible bloggers participating in this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event! Thanks to those bloggers, we have over 168 summer time sweet treat recipes being shared this week! Grab a few recipes to try out and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!Scroll down to take a look!
 

PRIZE #1

Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1)Keurig® K-Select® Coffee Maker

  

PRIZE #2

 

Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving away – 1 Gift Pack – including Adams Poundcake Kit, Adams Best, Adams Lemon Extract, Adams Natural Food Color, and Adams Cinnamon Sugar

 

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 —Wilton is giving away a Wilton Gift Pack – including – Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 13 x 9 -inch Oblong Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Square Cake Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Round Cake Pan, Peach Cobbler Candy Melts Candy, Blueberry Lemonade Candy Melts Candy, Orange Crème Candy Melts Candy, Key Lime Pie Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Orange Crème Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Pop Art Triangle and Solid Cupcake Liners, Geometric Print and Solid Green Cupcake Liners, Balloon Dog Icing Decorations, Assorted Brights and Pastels Sprinkles, Blue Sprinkles Tackle Box, Coral Sprinkles Tackle Box, DIY-Lish Mermaid Kit, DIY-Lish Candy Lollipop Kit and Disposable Decorating Bags with 1M Tips

 

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Sweets & Treats Boutique is giving away 1 (one) baking supply box including an assortment of sprinkles and cupcake liners as well as one of Love From The Oven’s recent cookbooks!

PRIZE #5

Prize #5 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9″ Round Springform Pan & an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9″ Square Springform Pan a Rafflecopter giveaway Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from July 7th – July 14th at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Wilton, Sweets and Treats Shop and Anolon ! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.

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Mini Fresh Strawberry Pies #SummerDessertWeek

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This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent products by sponsor companies but, as always, opinions are 100% mine.

Mini Strawberry Pies are the perfect way to celebrate summer and strawberry season! A simple graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, a little bit of strawberry jello, and a dollop of whipped cream make a favorite summer treat.

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My friends, you are in for a treat today! It is strawberry season where I live, and that means loads and loads of perfectly ripe and sweet strawberries. Today also happens to be the first day of Summer Desserts Week and giveaway (check it out below)!

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So these pies….. they are one of my favorite simple summer recipes. I love making strawberry pie because it is so easy, and it is always a crowd pleaser. One of the great perks of these mini pies is that clean-up is a breeze, and it is great to make them for a crowd, or party. I know that when I make these I always wish I had doubled it because my boys go crazy for these little pies, and always want more! Another perk is that it is a no-bake option so it does not heat up the entire house!

I use Dixie Crystals granulated sugar for my recipe, and it helps me create a sweet and delicious pie. I love their sugar, and it is my staple for baking at any time during the year.

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Here is What You Need For These Mini Pies:

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Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Hints:

How big should I chop my berries?

I like to make mine about the size of a thumbnail. I feel like that size allows me to get the best amount in my crust, but they aren’t too small.

Can I use a mix of different berries?

I am sure that you can, but I have only tested this recipe with strawberries.

Is there an alternative to Jello?

There are substitutes that you can use. However, this recipe has not been tested with them. I would research making a cornstarch base, or finding a substitute that works well for your needs.

Can I use baked pie crust?

Yes, you can use mini baked crusts. However, make sure that they are sully cooked since this is a no-bake recipe.

How long to the pies keep in the fridge?

I would say about 4 days. It is fine to eat a little longer than that, but the crust starts to get soggy.

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Looking for even more summer treats!?

Fried Ice Cream Cake

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Mini Strawberry Pies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling and Setting Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 pies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 oz box strawberry Jello
  • 4 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
  • 12 mini graham cracker crusts (each pack has 6)
  • Whipped Cream, for topping
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Whisk water, sugar, cornstarch, and jello together. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow glaze to cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Fill each graham crust with strawberries. Carefully, pour the jello mixture in each pie crust. Allow the mixture to settle and pour slowly so the crust does not overflow.

  3. Place pies in the fridge until set (about 2 hours).

  4. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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Welcome to the 3rd Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. This week-long summer time event is filled with some down right amazing sweet recipes from fantastic bloggers and we’ve got some great giveaways from our generous sponsors for y’all too!! We can’t wait to share all of these summer-themed desserts with you and celebrate sweet, sweet summertime all week long!

 
There are 45 incredible bloggers participating in this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event! Thanks to those bloggers, we have over 168 summer time sweet treat recipes being shared this week! Grab a few recipes to try out and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!Scroll down to take a look!
 

PRIZE #1

Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1)Keurig® K-Select® Coffee Maker

  

PRIZE #2

 

Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving away – 1 Gift Pack – including Adams Poundcake Kit, Adams Best, Adams Lemon Extract, Adams Natural Food Color, and Adams Cinnamon Sugar

 

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 —Wilton is giving away a Wilton Gift Pack – including – Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 13 x 9 -inch Oblong Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Square Cake Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Round Cake Pan, Peach Cobbler Candy Melts Candy, Blueberry Lemonade Candy Melts Candy, Orange Crème Candy Melts Candy, Key Lime Pie Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Orange Crème Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Pop Art Triangle and Solid Cupcake Liners, Geometric Print and Solid Green Cupcake Liners, Balloon Dog Icing Decorations, Assorted Brights and Pastels Sprinkles, Blue Sprinkles Tackle Box, Coral Sprinkles Tackle Box, DIY-Lish Mermaid Kit, DIY-Lish Candy Lollipop Kit and Disposable Decorating Bags with 1M Tips

 

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Sweets & Treats Boutique is giving away 1 (one) baking supply box including an assortment of sprinkles and cupcake liners as well as one of Love From The Oven’s recent cookbooks!

PRIZE #5

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Puppy Chow Recipe {Muddy Buddies}

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Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies is my favorite childhood treat to make for a party, day at the beach, or a late night snack. Crispy crunchy cereal, rich chocolate and peanut butter, and a powdered sugar coating make this a #1 request in our house!

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If you haven’t tried Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies or Monkey Munch…there are lots of different names for this sweet treat!) you are probably wondering:

What is it???

Puppy Chow is a delightful no-bake treat made using:

chex cereal: corn and rice varieties work best

peanut butter: I recommend a creamy peanut butter that is not too granular.

chocolate: I recommend using semi- sweet chocolate chips!

butter: I typically use salted because I have more that on hand, bu unsalted works fine as well.

vanilla: I like to use pure vanilla– not imitation.

and powdered sugar: The delicious coating all around the snack!

The peanut butter, chocolate, butter, and vanilla are melted together and mixed with the cereal. Then, the fun part, everything is gently shaken together in a bag with powdered sugar to make a delicious, and slightly messy, treat!

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Puppy Chow was always a been a holiday staple where I live. It is on the tables for snacks at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and most potlucks. It is also really popular as a children’s snack, and made as a snack for kids sporting and club events. I love to make this and store it in a big gallon bag to bring to events and friend’s houses.

There is more awareness of sensitivities and allergies to nut products in schools, but I have heard that substituting sunflower butter can make to treat a nice snack for everyone to enjoy and yields a similar result since the consistency of sunbutter and peanut butter is very close. However, I am not a professional that works with food allergies so please make a choice to use what is best for your family.

Check out a few other tasty cereal snacks from a few friends:

Oreo Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats from The Crumby Kitchen

Ranch Nuts ‘n’ Bolts from Dish ‘n’ The Kitchen

Banana Bread Snack Mix from Finding Zest

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Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t like semi sweet chocolate- any alternatives?

Yes! Milk chocolate chips work well-as do peanut butter chips if you like a little extra!

Can I use a different type of cereal?

Hmmm…. my best answer is it depends on the type. I have tested with most chex and crispix. I have found that crispx works pretty well, but is not as sturdy as chex. If you have a specific question click “contact me” and I will do my best to help you.

How to I store puppy chow?

When the puppy chow is dry, put it in an airtight container, and store on the counter for up to 2 weeks. If you live in an area that has high heat and humidity you may want to keep it in the fridge to prolong the shelf life.

Is there a way to sub out the butter?

Yes! I add an additional 1/4 cup of peanut butter when omitting the butter.

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Puppy Chow {Muddy Buddies}

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Servings 16 people

Ingredients

  • 12 oz box chex cereal (I typically prefer rice)
  • 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions

  1. Place the chex into a large sealable bag so it is ready for the chocolate, set aside.

  2. Place chocolate, peanut butter, and butter into a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir. Microwave for 20 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth. Add the vanilla and stir. Allow the chocolate a minute to slightly cool.

  3. Pour the chocolate over the chex, seal the bag, and gently shake to coat. Be very careful not to stir too vigorously because it will break the cereal. A few clumps of cereal is fine.

  4. Before adding the powdered sugar make sure that the chocolate is not too hot. If it is still pretty warm allow it a minute or two with the bag open to cool. This will help the sugar not immediately be absorbed and will give a better powdered sugar coating.

  5. Add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat.

  6. Store in an air-tight container.

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Fried Ice Cream Cake

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Fried Ice Cream Cake is a quick less mess and less prep version of traditional fried ice cream. Sweet pan-fried corn flakes, cinnamon ice cream, and a drizzle of honey make this a summer favorite- perfect for entertaining!

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The first time I had fried ice cream it was at a birthday party at a local Mexican restaurant. Traditionally, fried ice cream is served in individual corn flake crusted scoops. Is is frozen and quickly fried to make sure the ice cream does not melt all over the fryer. It is normally served with a little honey, cinnamon, chocolate, and whipped cream. It is so delicious, but something I never made at home because it is a bit of work.

Enter “Fried” Ice Cream Cake. This cake incorporates all the yummy parts of fried ice cream with a fraction of the work and mess. Plus, it serves 12 people and it must easier to make for a group dessert.

My kiddos gave this Fried Ice Cream Cake two thumbs up! They especially loved picking off all the crispy topping before gobbling-up their ice cream.

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How to make Fried Ice Cream Cake:

First, you will crush your corn flakes and lightly fry them on the stove in a medium skillet with butter and sugar.

Next, you will layer a small amount of the corn flakes into a 9×13 pan. In a large bowl, you will mix together the vanilla ice cream with the cinnamon and whipped topping. Then you will evenly spread the ice cream into the pan on top of the corn flakes.

Finally, you will top evenly with the remaining corn flakes and freeze. Once it is frozen, cut, and serve with a bit of honey.

It is beautifully simple, and the corn flake crust gives the flavor and texture combination that is essential to any fried ice cream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I let the cake freeze for long than 5 hours?

Yes, my cake is typically ready to serve at 5 hours, but leaving overnight is fine as well.

I prefer a different flavor ice cream- can I change it up?

For sure! I like cinnamon ice cream, but that isn’t everyone’s jam. Use whatever flavor you like! I think chocolate or caramel would be delicious.

What do I do if my cornflakes get a little charred?

This happens and it is important to keep stirring those flakes. I actually don’t mind a bit of char, but if it is too far gone starting over is an option or just picking out the larger pieces. If you start over, adjust you stove temp to a lower heat.

I don’t love honey- what else can I use for a topping?

I suggest chocolate sauce or caramel. Maybe even strawberries if you have some on hand!

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Fried Ice Cream Cake

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Corn Flakes cereal
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 8 oz container whipped topping
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup honey
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Instructions

  1. Take the ice cream from the freezer and place on the counter to allow time to soften- about 30 minutes.

  2. Place cornflakes in a gallon sealable bag and crush.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add the crushed corn flakes and sugar and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until cereal is golden-brown. Make sure that you are consistently stirring to prevent burning.

  4. In a 9×13 baking dish and spread 1/3 of the corn flakes evenly into the bottom of pan. Set aside.

  5. Place the softened vanilla ice cream and whipped topping in a large bowl. Add the cinnamon. Using a hand mixer, mix and till combined (you can also use a spatula for this step if desired). Spread ice cream the top of the corn flakes in the baking dish.

  6. Evenly spread the remaining corn flakes over the ice cream. Cover pan, and place in freezer. Freeze ice cream for at least 5 hours, or overnight.

  7. Cut into squares and serve with drizzles of honey. Option to add whipped cream, and cherries.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Life in the Lofthouse

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Toll House Cookie Pie

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Toll House Cookie Pie is a back pocket pie that you need! All the ingredients can be kept on hand for those times you need a quick dessert- or you need a sweet treat!

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Mother’s Day is coming up next month, and I love to make a sweet treat for my mom and sister to celebrate. This Toll House Cookie Pie is a perfect recipe to share to make the mothers in your life feel extra special. I love the simplicity of this recipe, and I almost always have all the ingredients on hand at home. The beauty of this dessert is it takes one mixing bowl, a frozen pie crust, and an oven that separate you from a warm slice of cookie with a nice scoop of cream vanilla ice cream on top. The butter in the pie allows for a nice crisp top to cover a chocolaty and gooey cookie underneath. So delicious!

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One question I get on this pie is “can it be made without nuts”, and it absolutely can. I typically make two pies when I make this- one with nuts and one without nuts. I will say that the pie without the nuts does not rise as high, but it is just as delicious.

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Toll House Cookie Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, cookies, Dessert, Pie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • Ice Cream or Whipped Cream, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.

  2. Place the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high speed till foamy. Mix in the butter, flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. With a spoon, stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour evenly into the pie shell.

  3. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. To test if the pie is ready to leave the oven, insert a knife halfway to the center and it should come out clean. Remove from oven and cool. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® 

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Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

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This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Welcome to Day 4 of #SpringSweetsWeek 2019 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the coming of spring than with food and a fun giveaway? 30 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring!  Get ready to ditch your hats, coats, and snow boots and get ready for some delicious sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, sweet breads, and cocktails! Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much Swiss Diamond, Dixie Crystals, Nancy’s Yogurt, Sprinkle Pop, Adams Extracts, Barleans, Melissa’s Produce, and PEEPS® for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

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Today, I am sharing my recipe for Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits! This recipe is a perfect make in advance dessert, and it can be ready in 15 minutes! I opt to use jars for my cheesecakes because when I make them in advance I can pop on a lid when they are done, and serve them later.

I use a vanilla cream cheese base for these, followed by a tart lemon curd, and a little whipped cream. This dessert is absolutely delicious- and soooo easy!

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For this recipe I am using my favorite vanilla from Adams Extract! It seriously smells so good, and the flavor is nice and strong which works perfectly in a no-bake cheesecake because I wanted a nice prominent flavor of vanilla to work with the tart citrus. Adams Extract is generous to donate to our prize pack as well. One lucky winner will receive, four of their amazing extracts and a set of their food colors. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win!

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Spring Sweets Week is in full speed, and I hope you have had a chance to checkout all of the delicious recipes! Like I said before, my list is getting long, but after today it is even longer!

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Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 parfaits

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup lemon curd, divided
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, for topping
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • lemon wedges, for topping
  • 4 8 oz jars for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Set aside

  2. To assemble, spoon 3 tbsp of the graham crackers in the bottom of the jar. Add cheesecake to jar, about 3 tbsp. Next add the lemon curd, about 3 tbsp. Add an additional equal cheesecake layer. Top each parfait with 1 tbsp f lemon curd. 

  3. Top with a little whipped cream. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a little lemon zest. Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

Make adding the cheesecake and lemon curd to the jars a breeze by placing the mixtures in sealable bags, snip the end about 1/4-inch, and pipe them into the jar versus using a spoon! 

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Carrot Cake Swirl Cheesecake #SpringSweetsWeek

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This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2019 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the coming of spring than with food and a fun giveaway? 30 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring!  Get ready to ditch your hats, coats, and snow boots and get ready for some delicious sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, sweet breads, and cocktails! Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much Swiss Diamond, Dixie Crystals, Nancy’s Yogurt, Sprinkle Pop, Adams Extracts, Barleans, Melissa’s Produce, and PEEPS® for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

I am kicking off Spring Sweets Week with one of my favorite recipes for cheesecake- Carrot Cake Swirl Cheesecake.

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This cheesecake is the best of both worlds. a perfectly spiced moist cake, swirled together with a rich creamy vanilla cheesecake. Topped with a cream cheese topping and some nuts this cheesecake is a must have for any holiday or spring time table.

This recipe has a few steps, but is really easy, and the cake is very forgiving for baking. Sometimes cheesecake can be a bit temperamental, but this cheesecake comes out perfect each time!

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Spring Sweets Week is lucky enough to have Dixie Crystals as one of our gold sponsors. I used their Pure Cane Sugar in my cheesecake. Dixie Crystals has been providing pure cane products since 1917, and we are so fortunate for their generosity for Spring Sweets Week!

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Carrot Cake Swirl Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake, Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rest/Fridge/Freezer Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

Cheesecake:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 16 oz cream cheese, room tempurature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Carrot Cake:

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots

Cream Cheese Topping

  • 2 oz cream cheese, room tempurature
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp sour cream
  • Chopped pecans, for topping (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch springform round baking fan. 

For Cheesecake:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and cream cheese till smooth. 

  2. Next, mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and sour cream and stir till smooth. Set aside. 

For Carrot Cake

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

  2. In a separate large mixing bowl, add oil, applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.

  3.  Slowly add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients until well mixed. Add carrots and mix until evenly distributed.

To Assemble:

  1. Pour half of the carrot cake mixture into springform pan and spread evenly. Dollop a few 1/3 potions of the cheesecake on top of the carrot cake. Do not swirl or stir.  Spoon remaining carrot cake mixture over the cheesecake layer.  Finish by drizzling by the remaining cheesecake mixture over carrot cake layer.  

  2. Bake in preheated oven 60 – 65 minutes, until center portion only jiggles slightly.  Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 hour. Cover with foil and chill over night.

Cream Cheese Topping:

  1. Once cake has sat in the fridge overnight make the cream cheese topping. 

  2. In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add remaining topping ingredients and mix until fluffy, about 4 – 5 minutes. Spread evenly over top of cheesecake then chill cheesecake in freezer for 20 – 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with chopped pecans, if desired. 

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Cooking Classy

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