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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Lindsay — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:21:48 +0000

This pumpkin pie cheesecake might just be the best thing ever. It’s made with a layer of vanilla cheesecake topped with a classic pumpkin pie filling. It all sits on top of a buttery graham cracker crust and is finished with fluffy whipped cream swirls.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

It’s not pumpkin pie. It’s not cheesecake. It’s pumpkin pie cheesecake. The most glorious combination of two previously unbeatable desserts. I’ll just warn you now. This might just be the absolute best thing I have ever created. Even the most hardcore pumpkin pie lovers will say that this cheesecake gives their favorite dessert a run for its money.

Flavor combo. This cheesecake takes my classic vanilla cheesecake recipe and tops it with my favorite pumpkin pie filling. While the layers remain separate, the flavors marry together in each bite like some sort of dessert miracle. The subtle sweetness and warm spices in the pumpkin pie filling next to the sweet tang of the cheesecake layer are nothing short of spectacular.
Texture. Take creamy, smooth pumpkin pie filling next to thick, creamy cheesecake and put it all on top of the subtle crunch of graham cracker crust. Who could say no to that textural fiesta?
Simple. You won’t have to jump through too many hoops to get this cheesecake right. Each component of this dessert (the crust, the pumpkin pie filling, the cheesecake filling, and the whipped cream) is quite simple to bring together, making this a great recipe for those of you relatively new to cheesecake.
Make ahead. When it comes to the holidays, prepping ahead is the name of the game. Cheesecake is an excellent dessert to make ahead because it holds up really well in the fridge. You could easily make this cheesecake a couple days before Thanksgiving. Winner!

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:53:19 +0000

This chocolate pecan pie is a delightful spin on the classic. It’s made with a rich filling loaded with crunchy pecan halves and little chocolate morsels all in a delicious buttery pie crust. It’s easy to make and so delicious!

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Mint Oreo Cheesecake

Lindsay — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:24:38 +0000

This Mint Oreo Cheesecake has a mint Oreo crust with a creamy, minty cheesecake filling loaded with mint Oreos and chocolate sauce. The whole thing is topped with rich chocolate ganache and chocolate whipped cream. It’s a mint-chocolate lover’s dream.

Decadent Mint Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake has always been a favorite of mine. I love the thick and creamy texture of it. And making various flavors of cheesecake is also a favorite. This mint chocolate version is such a wonderful way to enjoy those flavors. You’ve got the crunchy chocolate Oreo crust, the rich, creamy mint cheesecake filling layered with mint Oreos and gooey chocolate sauce, and then finally the chocolate ganache and chocolate whipped cream. Every bite is full of flavor and texture and should be savored.

And mint and chocolate are easily one of the most classic flavor combinations. You can find it in many forms on my site from recipes like my Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and Mint Chocolate Layer Cake, to my Mint Oreo Icebox Cake. I even have a mini version of this cheesecake with these Mini Mint Oreo Cheesecakes. Every one is wonderful and worth your attention, but this Mint Oreo Cheesecake is the star today.

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Bourbon Vanilla Cake

Lindsay — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This Bourbon vanilla cake is made with three layers of moist, bourbon-infused vanilla cake, bourbon caramel sauce and bourbon vanilla buttercream! Such an elegant and tasty dessert that’s perfect for your next event!

Decadent Vanilla Bourbon Cake with Caramel Sauce

I love adding a little booze to my desserts. It can add so much flavor. Bourbon, especially. From this Bourbon vanilla cake, to my Bourbon Spice Toffee Cake and Bourbon Peach Streusel Cheesecake, there are several amazing options. I also love my Margarita Cake, if you enjoy tequila. They all make awesome desserts for an adult gathering, special occasion or even a 21st birthday.

Just when you thought cake couldn’t get any better, this cake makes it better. Part of what I love about this cake is that the bourbon is really able to shine against the vanilla. Even the caramel sauce has some bourbon in it. The moist, tender layers of vanilla cake are infused with just the right amount of bourbon and frosted with a smooth, creamy vanilla-bourbon buttercream. The subtle vanilla and almost smoky flavor of the bourbon are complimented beautifully by the caramel sauce. So good!

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13 Scary Easy Halloween Treats

Lindsay — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:28:41 +0000

Whether you’re looking for Halloween treat ideas for a kid’s party or for a grown-up good time, there’s something for everyone here! Looking for spooky? There’s bats and mummy’s. Looking for easy? These desserts are seriously simple! Not to mention plenty of desserts that would be easy to make ahead of time!

And this list includes cookies, no-bake treats, cakes and more. So many fun options for one of the most fun holidays of the year. While these treats are mostly simple and easy to make, there may be some extras you need to have them turn out just right.

Tools You May Need

Many of these treats are decked out with some mix of colors and spooky eyeballs. Here are a few of the most common things you may need for the recipes below:

Gel icing colors – The highly concentrated gels makes coloring food nice and easy, without thinning out whatever you’re making.
Spooky sprinkles – This eyeball sprinkle set comes with large and small eyeballs for all kinds of fun uses. There are also fun monster mash sprinkles that come with eyeballs mixed into colorful sprinkles.
Halloween dessert toppers – The little ghosts on the candy corn mini cheesecakes are adorable for all kinds of treats.
Candy coating – A variety of candy coatings are available, such as this white candy coating for things like the mummy rice Krispie treats.
Toppers – There are a variety of cake and cupcake toppers that would take any recipe up a level for Halloween with ease. These sparkly toppers are adorable and these Halloween toppers are perfectly spooky.

Best Halloween Treats

Halloween Monster Cookies

These EYE-catching Halloween monster cookies are super soft and chewy. Kids and grown ups alike will find them monstrously fun with their vibrant colors, M&Ms and wacky eyeball sprinkles.

Easy Mummy Rice Krispie Treats

These Mummy Rice Krispie Treats are such a fun Halloween party food idea! Made with only three ingredients, they’re the perfect easy recipe for Halloween parties.

Bat Oreo Cookie Balls

These Bat Oreo Cookie Balls are the perfect Halloween food idea for your next party! Learn how to make this fun & simple recipe with only a handful of ingredients!

Dirt Cake

This Dirt Cake is a moist chocolate cake filled with frosting that’s loaded with Oreos and layered with more Oreo crumbs! It’s even got gummy worms between the cake layers for a cake that’s creepy-crawly and perfect for Halloween!

Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

This is the perfect Spooky Halloween Marble Cake for your Halloween parties! The red and black marble cake is decorated with drippy red “blood” with bloody bones and bloody eyeball sprinkles!

Mini Candy Corn Cheesecakes

These Mini Candy Corn Cheesecakes are easy to make and such a fun Halloween dessert! If you’re looking for Halloween party food ideas, these are perfect for sharing.

Dirt and Worms Puppy Chow

This Dirt and Worms Puppy Chow is a no bake dessert recipe that makes a creepy-crawly Halloween treat. It’s easy to make and filled with crushed Oreo ‘dirt’ and gummy worms!

Pumpkin Cupcakes

These ultra-moist and fluffy Pumpkin Cupcakes are loaded with warming spices and topped with a generous helping of melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting. Garnished with pumpkin candies, they are the perfect dessert for your next Halloween or Thanksgiving bash.

Dirt Cookie Cups

Chewy chocolate cookies, velvety chocolate buttercream, finely crushed Oreos and fruity gummy worms make these Dirt Cookie Cups a Halloween sensation! They’re super easy to make and fun to decorate.

Candy Corn Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

This Candy Corn Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is perfect for a Halloween party or for baking with your kids. It’s easy to make, festive, and full of rich chocolate & chewy candy corn!

Spiderweb Chocolate Tart

This Spiderweb Chocolate Tart is such a fun dessert for Halloween, and it’s delightfully chocolatey! This spooky season treat is easy to make with no oven needed!

Spiderweb Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting

This Spiderweb-topped Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting is awesome chocolate cake recipe for Halloween! The cake alone is actually perfect for any time – super moist and delicious – but the fun decorations are perfect for a spook-tacular Halloween!

Candy Corn Icebox Cake

This Candy Corn Icebox Cake is such a fun, cute and tasty Halloween dessert idea! It’s completely no bake, and it’s full of delicious vanilla and buttery shortbread!

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