Chocolate cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. For a recent party, I made my old chocolate cheesecake recipe (back from 2012!) but updated it to make individual mini cheesecakes. The texture of these is out of this world; they’re smooth, creamy, and deliciously rich. While cheesecake is a bit fussy to make, I likeRead more
It’s definitely starting to feel like fall in Maryland. The leaves are vibrant shades of yellows and reds, and I’m loving driving through the falling leaves. It’s sweater weather, and the leaves are starting to crunch beneath your feet when you walk anywhere. Fall is my favorite season. And in the spirit of fall things,Read more
I didn’t used to like cheesecake, then I tried chocolate cheesecake and I could totally get behind that. And then when my sister made this cheesecake the first time, I became a full convert. There’s nothing like a sweet, crunchy crust paired with rich, creamy cheesecake. Now you have all the deliciousness of cheesecake inRead more
I’m not really a fan of Oreos, but when picking recipes for Carroll Cafe I like to pick things that I wouldn’t normally make myself. However, these bars might just turn me into an Oreo fan! These are rich and decadent treats. The cheesecake is creamy, the Oreos add a nice crunch (although they softenRead more
Check out the new blog feature! Now when you click on the “Print & PDF” button you can customize how much of the post prints! You can include or exclude intro text and/or pictures. Hope that helps with printing and saving recipes! These bars are definitely a taste of spring. While they’re not quite asRead more
This has been a sweet-filled month! To keep the treats rolling, these Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies were something I made a few weeks ago for Carroll Cafe, the monthly concert hosted at my church. These fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy, sweet raspberry cheesecake. These add a fun new twist on the classic brownie. RaspberryRead more
Some close family friends invited us over for Easter dinner. We had a wonderful time! Lots of laughter, good conversation, and delicious food! So much to be thankful for! For this special occasion I busted out the Pioneer Woman’s Blackberry Cheesecake. Sister made this about a year ago with blueberries and it was OMG delicious. I’ve beenRead more
Today is the 70th birthday of a very dear friend. I’ve been going to church with Mary Carol my whole life! In honor of her birthday, I made two decadent chocolate cakes. Since we celebrated after church on Sunday, I made a chocolate sheet cake so there’d be lots of cake to go around. ThisRead more