A trifle is a classic British dessert made with a thin layer of cake, traditionally soaked in sherry, topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream. Trifles can be relatively simple to make or as complex as you want to make them. Trifles are easy to customize to your specific tastes and flavor … [Read more...] about Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Trifle
Desserts
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies are one of my favorite holiday treats (but you don't have to wait until Christmas to make them!). They are scrumptious, whether filled with marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, ice cream or even canned frosting! PS you can also use the dough to make … [Read more...] about Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
If you followed me for a while, you may have noticed I am a little obsessed with eggnog. Especially in baked goods. (Check out my Eggnog Bread ... so yummy!!) Every holiday season I drink ALL the eggnog. Fireball Eggnog is my new favorite! So when I needed to come up with a new … [Read more...] about Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
I've had a love affair with eggnog since I was little. When I was around 7 years old my mom, who was an elementary school librarian, brought home a cookbook with simple recipes that kids could make on their own. One of the recipes was a no-cook eggnog that my brothers and I must have made 1,000 … [Read more...] about Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
Homemade Almond Flavored Marshmallows
As I've mentioned a few times before, my family LOVES hot chocolate. It's one of our favorite cold weather treats. My kids like to drink their hot chocolate with lots and lots of marshmallows. I mean, who doesn't, right? Actually, I prefer mine with fresh whipped cream. But that has changed since I … [Read more...] about Homemade Almond Flavored Marshmallows
25 Luscious Lemon Desserts
I'm a sucker for lemons. It's such a versatile fruit. They add a fresh burst of flavor to both savory and sweet dishes, and have a way of making other ingredients in a dish sing. These 25 lemon desserts range from the classic Lemon Bar to old favorites made with a twist! After checking out all of … [Read more...] about 25 Luscious Lemon Desserts