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Mama’s Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

The easiest, no fail, creamy mini cheesecake recipe!

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Mama’s Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are my jam! They signify my childhood and now adulthood. Growing up I didn’t even realize how lucky I was to always have mini cheesecakes whenever I wanted them. This is my Mom’s recipe and she makes them for potlucks, holidays, birthdays, really any celebration you can think of. My brother has always requested my Mom to make them the most and now every time my Mom visits she makes them for my husband too, as they are his favorite and “no one can make them better than her”. I feel like the proverbial torch has been passed on to me now, to be the mini cheesecake maker, whenever my Mom is not in town. These are my go to dessert to make for any occasion!

OH AND LET’S NOT FORGET THIS IMPORTANT TIP – whatever you do, please, please, please make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature! Ha! Laughing but serious, I learned this the hard way when I made them for the first time in college away from home and they did NOT turn out like I was eagerly anticipating! So learn from my mistakes and ALWAYS make sure your ingredients are room temperature. K? Great! Enjoy, Friends!

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Ingredients

  • Two 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened

  • 2/3 cup of sugar

  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

  • 3 eggs, at room temperature

  • 12 Nilla Wafer Cookies

Cheesecake Topping

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 3 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 can of cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven roll 350F degrees

  2. Line muffin tin and place one Nilla wafer cookie at the bottom of each muffin tin

  3. Beat together all remaining cheesecake filling ingredients until fluffy – cream cheese, sugar, almond extract, and adding one egg at a time until well combined

  4. Pour the filling mixture into muffin tins and bake for about 25-30 mins

  5. While the cheesecakes are baking, stir together topping ingredients of sour cream, sugar and vanilla

  6. Once cheesecakes are done baking (should be slightly brown on top, when you take them out they should start to deflate to create a well for the topping) spread the sour cream mixture over the hot cheesecakes

  7. Let cool and top them with cherry pie filling

  8. Chill in refrigerator for a few hours before serving


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3 oz blanco tequila
2 oz raspberry liqueur (like Chambord)
2 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
Honey, for rimming
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Dry ice (for that spooky effect)

INSTRUCTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. 

Shake until chilled.

Dip the rims of two glasses in honey, then coat with sprinkles. 

Strain the drink into the glasses and carefully drop in a small chunk of dry ice for a bubbling, smoky effect.

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@megsescapades EASY PUMPKIN CAKE 🎃🧁This one’s dang @megsescapades EASY PUMPKIN CAKE 🎃🧁This one’s dangerously good. Soft, rich, and full of cozy fall flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or a lazy Sunday afternoon treat.

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INGREDIENTS 
Cake:
1 box spiced cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 eggs, room temperature
Pinch of salt

Icing:
1/4 block cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS 
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a bundt pan and toss in a little sugar to coat.

In a large bowl, mix all cake ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cake stand and cool completely.

Whisk icing ingredients together until smooth. Once cooled, drizzle or spread icing on top.

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CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 4 ✨ Slow Cooker Pepper Steak CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 4 ✨ Slow Cooker Pepper Steak 🫑🥩 You know those nights when you want something cozy and comforting but don’t have the energy to cook? This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is your answer!

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INGREDIENTS
2 lbs flat iron steak, cut ½ inch thick against the grain
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp cornstarch (for tossing)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
15 oz Bloody Mary mix
2 ½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
Garnish: sesame seeds and sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS
Toss steak strips with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated.

Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meat in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove and place in the slow cooker.

Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds.

Add Bloody Mary mix, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Scrape up any browned bits for flavor.

Pour the sauce over the steak in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for another 45 minutes.

Mix 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes to thicken.

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

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CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 3 🤍 Crockpot White Chicken C CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 3 🤍 Crockpot White Chicken Chili 🍲 it’s cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor. The kind of easy weeknight dinner that makes the whole house smell amazing. I’m so thankful to my former coworker Kirstia for teaching me how to make this staple many years ago!

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SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, with juice
1 can Rotel
1 block cream cheese

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker.

Cook on low for 4 - 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Shred chicken, stir everything together until creamy, and serve hot.

Top with chopped green onion, shredded cheese, and a side of cornbread or tortilla chips.

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