Cheesecakes

Strawberry Jello Squares

This is a recipe for the kid in all of us. A base of graham-cracker crumbs, layers of cream cheese, jello and strawberries make a cool, juicy dessert that is perfect for a crowd of people. This recipe takes a bit longer than usual due to the different layers, but it can come together faster…

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The Marble Cheesecake Squares That Almost Never Happened

So, what do you do when you realize you’re missing a key ingredient? Occasionally I’ll panic and search the internet for alternative recipes that omit whatever ingredient I’m missing.  Or I’ll just change what I was making entirely. Other times I’ll run to the store, but that option doesn’t happen very often since I live…

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No-Bake White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake

This has been a hot, dry summer where I live, but the raspberries were abundant at the local pick-your-own farm.  My son and I spent one very warm morning picking raspberries for jam.  Besides ending up with a scratched arm (mental note: wear long sleeves!) I had enough left over after making the jam, to fill…

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Frozen Chocolate Mousse Squares

  Toblerone… my husband’s favourite chocolate. It also happens to be on my list of favourite chocolates, but for a different reason – frozen chocolate mousse! Somehow, this milk chocolate gets transformed into a delicious, irresistible treat with the addition of cream cheese and freezing temperatures. My eldest daughter had requested this to be her…

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