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This lemon cake make look old-school and humble, but it’s truly next-level. The bright flavor is bold enough to wake you up, and the lemony cream cheese frosting is so good, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful. The lemon curd is optional, but it adds a punch of tartness with each bite. Easy Lemon Layer Cake YIELDS: 8 – 10 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKES Cooking spray, for pan 2 c. plus 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 c. plus 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 tsp. lemon zest 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 c. buttermilk 4 large egg whites 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract FOR THE FROSTING + FILLING 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 5 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. lemon juice 1 (11-oz.) jar lemon curd Small lemon wedges, for garnish Lemon zest, for garnish DIRECTIONS Make cakes: Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom

Coffee cakes are our jam, and this just might be our favorite. There’s basically a layer of cheesecake right in the middle! If you’re not into almond extract, feel free to sub in vanilla. Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake YIELDS: 10 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING Cooking spray, for pan 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 c. raspberries FOR THE CAKE 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 large egg 3/4 c. sour cream 1 tsp. almond extract FOR THE STREUSEL TOPPING 4 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° and grease an 8” springform pan with cooking spray. Make filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar, then add egg and beat until combined. Make c

Rich and delicious chocolate cake with a cookies and cream buttercream frosting. Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 38 minutes Total Time: 53 minutes Ingredients For the cake: 1½ cups King Arthur Multi-Purpose gluten free flour or a gluten free flour that works for your dietary needs 1 1/2 cups Namaste Perfect Flour Blend or a gluten free flour that works for your dietary needs 2 cups organic cane sugar 2/3 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegan buttery spread 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups cold water For the frosting: 1/2 cup vegan buttery spread 7 cups powdered sugar 3-5 Tablespoons non-dairy milk 6 chocolate sandwich cookies Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a circle of parchment paper on the bottom two 8-inch cake pans, then grease them with vegan buttery spread and dust them with cocoa powder. Place the gluten free flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large

Mash-ups don’t get much better than this. With classic carrot cake on the bottom and rich, creamy cheesecake on top, we can’t think of a better Easter dessert. Carrot Cake Cheesecake YIELDS: 8 PREP TIME : 0 HOURS 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 6 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CARROT CAKE Cooking spray, for pan 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 c. canola oil 2 large Eggs, beaten 1 1/2 c. grated carrots (from 1 large) 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts FOR THE CHEESECAKE 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 c. sour cream FOR THE FROSTING 1 c. powdered sugar 4 tbsp. butter, softened 4 oz. softened cream cheese 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Chopped pecans or walnuts, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9″ springform pan. Make carrot cake mixture: In a large bowl, co

There’s no way around the blueberry syrup. But we promise you it is 100% worth it. If you have some time, try to make it the day before! Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake YIELDS: 12 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE AND FILLING Cooking spray, for pan 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 2 1/2 c. blueberries Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 c. whipped topping FOR THE FROSTING AND TOPPING 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 2 1/4 c. powdered sugar Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Blueberries, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Bake cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely. Make blueberry sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and jammy, 5 to 7 minute

Featuring coconut, pecans, cinnamon, chocolate, and oats – these cookies are thick, chewy, and so flavorful! The Best Cowboy Cookies Recipe Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Inactive: 10 mins Total Time: 51 mins Ingredients 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs plus one egg yolk, at room temperature 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons milk (full-fat works best) 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups (240g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats 3/4 cup (60g) sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup (64g) pecans, roughly chopped 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 (F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter and

Ultra thick soft batch peanut butter cookies loaded with chocolate chunks! Perfect with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. These are the best peanut butter choc chunk cookies! Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Inactive: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (bleached or unbleached will work fine) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (kosher or table salt) 8 ounces chocolate, chopped into chunks 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Instructions In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla an

Fudge brownies topped with Raspberry Swirled White Chocolate Cheesecake! These are incredible. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 2 hours, 35 mins Ingredients For the Brownies: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 12 ounces dark chocolate (chopped), (see post for brand recommendations) 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 8 ounces) cut into small pieces 2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs, at room temperature For the White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped, melted, and slightly cooled (see post for brand recommendations) 12 ounces full-fat cream cheese (one and half blocks), very soft 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature For the Fresh Raspberry Swirl: 3/4 cup fresh raspberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Instructions For the Brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, a

Rich and creamy White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake! White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time:   2 hours, 2 mins Inactive: 6 hours Total Time: 8 hours, 47 mins Ingredients For the Graham Cracker Crust: 2 cups graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Filling: (3) 8 ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese, VERY soft 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, at room temperature 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped, melted and slightly cooled For the Fresh Blueberry Swirl: 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice Garnish: 4 ounces white chocolate, grated (optional) Fresh whipped cream, optional 1/2 cup blueberries, optional Instructions Preheat oven

This is the best and easiest recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Bars! Crunchy, creamy, and loaded with Oreo cookies in every bite. Oreo Cheesecake Bars Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Inactive: 4 hours Total Time: 5 hours, 5 mins Ingredients For the Oreo Cookie Crust: (1) regular full-size package Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs (36 sandwich cookies in total) 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted For the Oreo Cheesecake Filling: 3 (8 ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup heavy cream 16 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped, divided Instructions For the Oreo Cookie Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing two of the sides to overlap (you want an overhang of at least 2-inches on two sides) and spray lightl

Gooey and delicious spice cake with a pumpkin cream cheese swirl with melted chocolate and caramel. Caramel Pumpkin Spice Earthquake Cake Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  50 minutes Total Time:  1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1 box Spice Cake Mix and ingredients need on back 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp all-spice 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 3-4 cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 cup Rolo’s 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9×13″ baking pan with non-stick cooking, set aside. In bowl mix together Spice cake with ingredients called for on back and pour into prepared pan. In medium bowl with hand mixer, mix together your butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in your pumpkin, spices and vanilla until combined. Add your powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, checking taste after 3rd cup, if not sweet enough add an additional cup. Dollop about 3/4

Flaky croissants are filled with ham, eggs and cheese and baked until golden and melty making these Easy Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches the prefect breakfast. Easy Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  25 minutes Ingredients 4 croissants sliced in half 6 eggs scrambled 20 slices honey ham 4 slices American cheese Sauce: 2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs brown sugar 1 tsp mustard Instructions Preheat oven to 350.Cook eggs according to your preferred doneness, set aside. Slice your croissants in half, set aside. In small bowl heat your butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved, stir in your mustard. Brush on one side of your croissant.Place about 4-5 slices of ham on bottoms of each of the croissants, top with a slice of cheese and top with 1/4 of your scrambled eggs. Place your other half of the croissant on top and wrap in tinfoil. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this pa

Giving the traditional pie a spin making it into a creamy and delicious coconut flavored cheesecake. Coconut Cream Cheesecake Prep Time:  8 hours Cook Time:  1 hour 30 minutes Total Time:  9 hours 30 minutes Ingredients CRUST 1 envelope graham crackers crushed 5 Tbs sugar 1/2 cup shredded sweetend coconut 6 Tbs butter CHEESECAKE 3 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 Tbs cornstarch 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut diced fine in food processor 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp coconut extract optional 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs beaten 7 oz coconut milk TOPPING 1 tub whipped cream or homemade 1/2 cup toasted coconut Instructions Preheat oven to 350. In bowl mix together your graham cracker crumbs, sugar and coconut and stir until combined. Add in your butter and mix well again. Press into a sprayed 9″ spring-form pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden, remove from oven and let sit. Lower your oven temp to 325. In large bowl add your cream cheese and with

A delicious white cake filled with banana pudding and frosted with a fluffy vanilla buttercream. Banana Cream Cake Prep Time:  1 hour Cook Time:  20 minutes Total Time:  1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients Cake: 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter softened 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup milk Instant Banana Pudding prepared Frosting: 1 lb butter 4 tsp vanilla 2 tsp almond extract 6-7 cups powdered sugar 1/4-1/2 cup milk 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers Bananas and vanilla wafers for decoration optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350. In bowl mix together your flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk until combined, set aside. In another bowl beat together your butter and sugar until fluffy, add in your eggs 1 at a time until blended Mix in your vanilla. Alternate adding your dry ingredients and milk into your wet ingredients. Place in 3 8″ or 9″ prepared cake pans and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and

A delicious, tart and sweet pie this Blackberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie is the perfect mixture of flavors that just burst and excite your tastebuds. Blackberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour Total Time:  1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust , or homemade Filling: 6-7 stalks of rhubarb (about 3 cups) , diced 1 (6 oz) container of blackberries, sliced in half 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbs cornstarch Topping: 1/2 cup cold butter , cut into cubes 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup walnuts , chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl mix together your rhubarb, blackberries, sugar and cornstarch and pour into pie shell. In another bowl with a pastry cutter or 2 forks blend together your butter, sugar, flour and walnuts until pea size crumbles form. Sprinkle crumble over the top of your pie. Bake in oven for about 1 hour or until crumble starts to brown. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your R

A fun, fruity, colorful cake – this Marshmallow Fruity Pebbles Cake is sweet, bright and full of flavor! Marshmallow Fruity Pebbles Cake Prep Time:  1 hour Cook Time:  35 minutes Total Time:  1 hour 35 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4 cup sugar 4 egg whites 3 tsp vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 cup milk 2-3 cups Marshmallow Fruity Pebbles MARSHMALLOW BUTTERCREAM 1 cup butter 1 cup shortening 6 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp almond extract 2 7 oz containers Marshmallow Creme Blue pink and yellow food coloring 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fruity Pebbles Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Spray bottom and line 2 9″ cake pans with parchment paper and spray sides. In large bowl beat your butter and sugar together with hand mixer (or you could use a stand mixer) until light and fluffy. Add your egg whites and vanilla and continue to mix for a few more minutes until incorporated well. In separate medium bowl combine your flour and baking powder until combined. Taking tur

Lemon and blueberry flavors collide in these crispy, flavorful Blueberry Lemon Fritters. A breakfast that is grab and go and addicting. Blueberry Lemon Fritters Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  3 minutes Total Time:  8 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1 egg lightly beaten 1 Tbs melted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp lemon zest 1 cup blueberries Oil for frying GLAZE 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 4-5 Tbs lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon Instructions Pre-heat your deep fryer to 375. In bowl whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In separate bowl mix together your milk, egg, vanilla, butter and lemon zest. Slowly mix into your dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in your blueberries gently. Drop by Tablespoonfuls into hot oil and fry turning a few times for 3-4 minutes. Turn out onto paper towel lined plate to drain. To make glaze stir together your powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Dip each of your fritte

The complete opposite of the classic cookie these Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms are a quick and easy cookie that will soon be a holiday favorite. Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  7 minutes Total Time:  17 minutes Ingredients 1 cup butter softened 1 1/4 cup sugar divided 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 36 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 1/4 cup peanut butter Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In large bowl beat butter until creamy, add 1 cup in sugar and 1 cup brown sugar and continue to beat until blended. Add your eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated. In another bowl whisk together your flour, cocoa powder and baking soda. Add into your butter and sugar mixture and continue to beat until blended. Roll into about 1.5″ balls, roll in remaining quarter cup sugar and place on cookie sheet. Bake in batches for about 8

Gingerbread and sugar cookies collide in this sweet and delicious gingerbread cake roll. Gingerbread Roll With Sugar Cookie Buttercream Prep Time:  35 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  45 minutes Ingredients 3 eggs room temperature and separated 1 Tbs butter melted 1/3 cup molasses 3 Tbs honey 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves Powdered sugar for dusting BUTTERCREAM 1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup shortening 4-5 cups powdered sugar 2/3 cup International Delight® Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Line a 10″x15″ jelly roll pan with parchment paper and set aside. In bowl beat your egg yolks until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in your butter, molasses and honey. In another bowl beat your egg whites until they start to become frothy, then slowly add your sugar in while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is incorporated. Fold into your egg yol

Warm, gooey and full of banana bread flavor this Banana Bread Pudding is a fun and easy breakfast or dessert treat that is hard to resist! Banana Bread Pudding Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour Total Time:  1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients 1 16 oz loaf French bread cut int 1-2″ cubes 4 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cup milk 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tbs vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp salt 4 ripe bananas mashed 1 1/4 cup chopped walnuts divided Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 Tbs butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Splash of milk Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Place your cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside. In another large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt until combined. Stir in your bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Pour over your diced bread cubes and stir to coat and let sit for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile spray a 9″x13″ bak

This cranberry orange pound cake is rich and buttery, with a layer of cranberry sauce inside, and a bright orange glaze. Perfect flavor combination and festive for the holidays! Cranberry Orange Pound Cake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons orange juice zest from one small orange 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 14 ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce (or homemade cranberry sauce) For The Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 teaspoon orange zest Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick spray and dust with flour. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs in, one at a time, beating well each time. Beat in the orange juice and

Classic cookies get a makeover with vanilla pudding powder and two kinds of chocolate chips, then formed into cookie bars. Soft, chewy, and so tasty! Chewy Pudding Cookie Bars Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3.4 ounce box vanilla instant pudding  (just the powder) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until well combined. Add eggs and the vanilla; beat until combined. Add in flour, pudding powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Continue to mix until well blended. Add the chocolate and bu

When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. Lemon Blueberry Mousse Cake YIELDS: 8 – 10 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 4 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST Cooking spray, for pan 30 Nilla wafers, crushed 5 tbsp. butter, melted FOR THE MOUSSE 1 1/2 c. blueberries, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. lemon zest 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 2 1/2 c. white chocolate chips 3 c. heavy cream, divided 1/2 c. powdered sugar FOR THE TOPPING 1 c. blueberries 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 c. granulated sugar DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, stir together crushed Nilla wafers and melted butter until completely combined and mixture is the texture of wet. Grease a springform pan with cooking spray, then press mixture into pan. In a food processor or blender, process blueberries until pureed. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, then sprinkle gelatin on top. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to bloom. Meanwhile, place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over m

Just because this cheesecake is heavy on the toppings  doesn’t  mean it’s protected from cracking. If you want to avoid any potential cracking, a water bath is needed. If you don’t want to bother, you could always cover it with some extra whipped cream and a caramel drizzle. Apple Crisp Cheesecake YIELDS: 12 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 7 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST Cooking spray 12 graham crackers, crushed 6 tbsp. melted butter 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt FOR THE CHEESECAKE 4 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling 1/4 c. granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1/4 c. sour cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon FOR THE TOPPING 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. old fashioned oats 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 tbsp. butter, softened 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped Whippe

These cookies taste like a cheesecake in cookie form. It gives you the tangy, richness you expect all packed into a handheld snack. Add blueberries for freshness and its hard to thing of a better snack for when the weather heats up, or anytime you have blueberries in the fridge. The thing that really amps up these cookies is the addition of lemon. Lemon is blueberry’s best friend especially when you use both the zest and the juice. The juice adds the acid necessary to balance out the sweetness of the berries, while the zest imparts the true lemon flavor. We can’t get enough! Best Blueberry Cream Cheese Cookies YIELDS: 20 PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 45 MINS INGREDIENTS FOR THE COOKIES 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 large egg 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. lemon zest 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. blueberries FOR THE LEMON GLAZE 1 c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp.