Dessert Recipes

Red, White & Blue Jello Cups

by Karen Mendes | 4th of July, Dessert Recipes, Recipes | 10 Comments

For our 4th of July get togethers I love making these cute Red, White & Blue Jello Cups and they are always a huge hit - with the kids and adults! We made everything ahead of time except for the whipped cream and then we assembled them right before we served them. They were simple and really yummy. You could ultimately use any colors for this but we did the Red and Blue Jello since it was the 4th of July. Don't they look so pretty all together! We were trying to keep it low sugar or really carb free but she couldn't find sugar-free blue jello. I can't remember the last time I had regular jello so when I got to the blue I noticed a big difference in taste but it was really good! ...

Patriotic Sweets and Treats for the 4th of July

by Karen Mendes | 4th of July, Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 6 Comments

The 4th of July kicks off summer for most people. If you are planning a get together, check out these fun Patriotic Sweets and Treats that your guests, especially the little ones, will love! Or if you are attending one, bring along one of these treats! They'll surely be impressed. We love making Red, White and Blue Jello cups every year. And the kids will love helping you make these! Patriotic Fruit Recipes If you like to keep it on the healthy side, the fruit is really fun to work with, especially with the colors red, white, and blue! Sizzling Eats shared these really cute Patriotic Candy Apples and Madame Deals shows you how to make Easy Patriotic Strawberries. I'm always happy...

Dessert Dip Recipes for the Sweet Tooth in all of us

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

I've heard people say that they don't have much of a sweet tooth. I can't even imagine not having a sweet tooth! I love sweets and so does my family! If you have any get togethers coming up, instead of bringing the usual desserts, why not try a one of these dessert dip recipes instead? Here are 15 dessert dip recipes that are sure to please the sweet tooth in you! 15 Dessert Dip Recipes Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip | I wash you Dry - I had to stare at this recipe for a bit because it just looked too good to be true. I'll be hitting the treadmill for a bit tonight! Canoli Dip | Cooking Classy - The best part of a canoli are the creamy insides. Ditch the breading and just go straight for...

15 Apple Pie Variation Recipes for the Fall

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Fall, Pie Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

It is apple picking time and that means I will have plenty to bake with! Apple pie is great for every part of the year but we often see it more around the fall than anything. It's great for a Thanksgiving dessert and I don't know many people who don't love it. There are plenty of ways to make an apple pie. Check below for a few variations we enjoyed! 15 Apple Pie Recipes Dutch Apple Pie | Cincy Shopper - This apple pie recipe is for the classic Dutch version which never fails to be a hit for any vent. Apple Pie Dumplings | Spend with Pennies - These dumplings are not your normal every day dumplings. Underneath these dumplings is that thick apple pie filling. Extremely good. Apple...

20 Dessert Recipes Perfect for Summer

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 2 Comments

I don't know very many people who don't absolutely swoon over great desserts. Summer is all about bright colors cold drinks, and ice cream. It's only fitting that the perfect summer desserts fit in to one of those famous summer categories. Check below for 20 dessert recipes that scream, "It's summer!" 20 Dessert Recipes Perfect for Summer Fruit Pizza | Mrs. Happy Homemaker - This fruit pizza is absolutely adorable and not only taste great but is healthy for you! Very Berry Cheesecake Salad | The Recipe Critic - If you don't like the crust on a cheesecake, try this dip with whatever type of cracker you would like! No-Bake Summer Berry Cheesecake | The Chew - Baking in the summer can...

Luscious Cherry Desserts {Recipes}

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes | 0 Comments

Luscious Cherry Desserts for the summer time or any time of the year! Dessert.... my family loves dessert! They'd have it before dinner everyday if they could! I didn't grow up eating dessert after dinner but I know a lot of people that did. I'd rather they fill up on nutritious food first and then we can talk about dessert! They disagree. Luscious Cherry Desserts I've compiled 10 Luscious Cherry Desserts for you to try this year. Cherry Fluff | Mom on Time Out - Just a few ingredients and you'll be ready to grab this and go to your next cook out! Cherry Cheesecake In A Jar | Stockpiling Mom - This is perfect to give to your friend with a sweet tooth! Or make for a party and...

20 Ways to Make S’Mores

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Recipes, Summer | 3 Comments

Camping is a staple activity throughout many months of the year. Even in the cooler months. Some people still set up those tents and rough if for a couple of days. S'mores is a stable when camping or having a backyard get together. You definitely don't need to be camping to make them. Check below for 20 different ways you can make some s'mores goodness! 20 S'Mores Recipes to Make This Delicious Gooyieness No-Bake S’mores Pops | Tip Junkie - Get annoyed at the gooey s'mores getting all over your hand? Try this pop recipe to keep your hands clean! S’mores Truffles | High Heels and Grills - Creamy truffles are amazing by themselves. But when you add s'mores ingredients in the middle, it...

Fried Ice Cream Summer Dessert Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 1 Comment

This year for some reason my pool cleared up in 5 days. That has NEVER happened before. It was probably because we had a mild winter this past year but I'll take it! My girls have been in the pool several times already and they are loving it! Fried Ice Cream Summer Dessert Recipe Where will I be? Besides watching them while in the pool, of course, I'll be working on some fun summer treats. They will be building up their appetites from swimming all day. So how about some "Fried" Ice Cream made with Honey Bunches of Oats?! We always have cereal in the house and I love finding other uses for it besides just breakfast (or lunch or dinner - come on, you know you've done that!). If you...

Lemon Pie in a Cup – Quick and Easy Snacks

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Product Review, Quick Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 19 Comments

This shop was compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertisers but has been updated since then. All opinions are mine alone. Lemon Pie in a Cup Summer just started and I know it's going to go by fast. It's the fastest season ever. It's amazing how fast the summer goes by. My girls are teens now, but they are home all the time and always looking to snack. I'm always on the lookout for simple snack recipes that I can quickly put together any day of the week. Even though they are girls, they are always hungry! My kids love cool whip on anything! And I can't say I blame them because it's yummy. I was trying to think of something I can whip together for them to bring smiles to...

No Churn Oreo Fudge Swirl Ice Cream Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

School is out and we spend a lot of time outside in our backyard in the summer. We have an in-ground pool and lots of friends. Our house seems to be the gathering place from June till August and I'm OK with that! I love it when the kids are happy and being in the pool with their friends, makes them happy. Plus I get to spend time with my friends too. Because of our jobs, we don't work as much in the summer. The kids don't play as many sports in the summer and we tend to not make as many plans away from the house during the summer, so it's a great time to catch up. When the kids have been swimming and jumping in and out of the pool all day, they get hungry! I love to grill in the...

Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Kid Stuff, Recipes | 1 Comment

My girls LOVE ice cream. Not sure I know a kid who doesn't. We definitely consume a lot of ice cream in the summertime and we love trying new flavors and combinations. This past Christmas, I received an ice cream maker and we've had SO MUCH fun trying different recipes. As I searched online for the recipes, I found a lot of ice cream can be made without an Ice Cream maker. So now I make it either with it or without it! Here are some of my favorite recipes I've found. Some we've tried, some are on our list to try. I hope you like them! Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Strawberry Banana Ice Cream (Skinny Mom) - Two of my favorite flavors together! Cannoli (Cooking Classy) - Yes...

Good Cook Mini Loaf Pan & Cranberry Bread #SweetCreations

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Product Review, Recipes | 10 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! My girls love sweets just like I do so they are always happy when I make something new. A few weeks ago I made some Cranberry Bread and they LOVED it! So they asked me to make it again. Since I had the Good Cook Mini Loaf Pan, I figured I could make 4 mini loaves and freeze the other 3 so I could pull it out of the freezer when they wanted more! And since these are made with fresh cranberries, I don't mind serving it to them. Plus it's a yummy, quick breakfast on a busy morning. Good Cook sent me the mini loaf pan along with some fun holiday parchment paper. I love this mini loaf pan. It's nonstick and my...

Kikkoman Soy Sauce Ice Cream Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Recipes | 1 Comment

Kikkoman Soy Sauce Ice Cream Recipe Yes you read that right, the title of this post is Soy Sauce Ice Cream! Crazy right? While at BlogHer in NYC this month, Kikkoman had for our tasting pleasure, some Soy Sauce Ice Cream. They don't make it normally, they just had it for the booth which I thought was pretty neat. However I didn't try it, I just couldn't fathom the idea of it but I heard it was pretty good. They sent me the recipe that they used and I thought it might be fun to share it with you all today. So if you try it, let me know what you think. They said most people told them "it tastes like salted caramel". Interesting!! SOY SAUCE ICE CREAM Ingredients 3 eggs, separated 5 ...