No Bake CHEESECAKE

Happy Day to everyone.  

3/30/24 new pictures 

Here's a great dessert that is perfect for those of us who need a quick dessert.  It can be ready to eat in as soon as an hour.  I did leave mine to set for 3 hours. M.j.

I don’t remember the last time I made this but it’s so easy and soooo delicious.  Great for easy and no fuss deserts.

I made my own crust but certainly use a prepared graham cracker crust for your convenience.  Yummy!

1  9 inch graham cracker pie crust(Today I made my own crust)**Recipe on side of box.

12 oz. Cream cheese softened

2/3 cup sour cream

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until fluffy

Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth

Using a spatula place all above in prepared crust

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Top with desired topping.  Today I used Cherry Pie filling.

Enjoy!

Easy coffee ice cream

My two favorite ice cream choices would be Coffee, Chocolate and Banana.  Whenever I get the chance to have a dip or two these would be my immediate choices so today when I saw this recipe I couldn't resist to try this easy 3 ingredient Coffee ice cream and it's delicious.

**If you like a deep rich coffee taste don't hesitate to add the 4 tablespoons of coffee grinds.

3 to 4 tablespoons coffee grinds(you can use instant coffee)( Expresso powder a better choice) Walmart has it.

2 tsp. water

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Mix coffee and water.

Add heavy cream and condensed milk.

Mini semi sweet chocolate morsels(optional) I added a generous handful after it was made.

Beat until stiff peaks form.

Put into container and freeze for at least 3 hours.

Yummy

Easy 3 step recipe:

Mix your coffee grinds with the water.  Obviously you will get some of the coffee color.  I used coffee grinds but for a deeper coffee color I think instant coffee might be a better choice.

After mixing the coffee and water add heavy cream and condensed milk into a large bowl and use a hand or upright mixer.

**You must use either appliance because it takes a very long time and using a whisk would be almost impossible.

First start slowly on a low speed and then increase to at least medium setting.  It does take some time but whips beautifully.  You will know it is perfect if it form a peak.  Lifting your blade will prove it's thick consistency.

Transfer to a large container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

It truly is delicious and quite tasty.

Enjoy!

 

 

Blackberry pork tenderloin

This was a very delicious way to cook a Pork tenderloin .  And if you prefer sweet to savory this certainly is a recipe to try.

**I used about a 1 lb. pork tenderloin so I cut this recipe in half.

• 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) jar seedless blackberry jam
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a blend)** I used cooking sherry
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with salt, pepper, sage, and rosemary. Place the tenderloin into a slow cooker, and spoon the blackberry jam, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons of red wine over the pork. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until very tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Dessert!!! Store bought coconut cake and ice cream !!!

Family time 2020

Out to dinner celebrating anniversaries 

Mark and Angela 27 years October 2, 1993

Susan and Dan 25 years

September 16, 1995

Al and I 53 years

July 22, 1967

Enjoying dinner at Narcisi Winery!  August 30, 2020

Cranberry or Blueberry Cream Cheese loaf

Today’s fresh Cranberry and Blueberry loaf. 1/26/2026

NOTE: this recipe I used 1 stick

Of softened butter and 1 cup

sugar and it was sweet and tasty.  IMO for two loaves the added sugar and butter were not necessary. All other ingredients the same.

It’s the best with the fresh!

Updated photo (3/18/23) as well as I only made one (1) loaf today so I cut the recipe (in half )and substituted blueberries for fresh cranberries.  I did use the dried cranberries as per original recipe.

Delicious!

I can’t believe we’re half way through September already.

Summer is but a memory and cool crisp air is just around the corner.  I think a few new recipes are about to be made because I'm starting to get my mind on baking.  Quick breads have always been favorites for me.  Scones, blueberry muffins, banana bread and cinnamon streusel bread are some of my favorite recipes..They're great for morning grab and go meal satisfiers.

Note:  I used a 9” x 5” loaf pan.

Today’s yummy recipe is a new one and it has cream cheese in it. I had several bags of frozen cranberries in my freezer so by making this recipe I was able to free up a little freezer space while enjoying a freshly baked cake like loaf.

 Moist and buttery tasting this is a definite keeper.  Brunch, Breakfast or just because you're craving something sweet but not too sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth craving.

The original recipe called for all fresh or frozen cranberries but I adapted it to my way by cutting back on the fresh/frozen cranberries and adding some dried cranberries for sweet and using a bit less sugar.  It turned out perfect!

Yummy!

2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks)softened butter(I used salted butter) If using unsalted butter add 1 tsp. salt to recipe
1-8oz. Softened cream cheese
4 eggs room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Using an electric mixer mix sugar, softened butter and softened cream cheese.   Add vanilla and eggs one at a time while beating.

In another bowl place flour and baking soda.  Stir.  Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture beating slowly to all is incorporated.

With a large spoon gently fold in dried and fresh cranberries.

Grease two loaf pans with cooking spray.  Slowly spoon mixture evenly into two loaf pans.  Making sure to spread evenly.

Bake 350 degrees in center rack approximately 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick in center comes out clean. 

Delicious and hard to resist eating one slice.  Enjoy!  We definitely did!!!!!!