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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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This massive batch of homemade hot chocolate mix will be perfect to make for gifts or enjoy all winter long in the comforts of your own home. Just add hot liquid, toppings, and sip!

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Winter is the best time for comfort food and for surprising your loved ones with their favorite sweet flavors. There’s nothing quite like prepping a big serving of hot treats—like cookies or cupcakes—to hand over as a little treat when the kids get home from a cold day playing outside! But if you’re like me, you don’t always have the time to whip up a whole batch of baked goods. Especially as it gets darker so much earlier in the day, and it’s hard to avoid sleepy afternoons under a blanket…

Thankfully, you have fast, simple recipes like this homemade hot cocoa mix on your side. It only uses a few ingredients and takes no longer than about ten minutes to whip up. Let’s make winter a little more fun, shall we?

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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

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Warm up with a rich and creamy mug of Instant Pot Hot Chocolate, made in under 30 minutes—perfect for entertaining or cozying up with family on a chilly day!

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Skip the powdered mixes—my Instant Pot Hot Chocolate recipe is rich, velvety, and effortlessly made in just one pot. Using real chocolate, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk, this homemade recipe delivers an ultra-creamy and decadent treat that will warm you up in minutes.

There’s nothing quite like a cozy mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day, and the Instant Pot makes it even easier! No need to worry about scorching milk or constant stirring—this set-it-and-forget-it method ensures a perfectly smooth and creamy hot cocoa with minimal effort. Whether you’re making a batch for a holiday gathering, a movie night, or just treating yourself, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers.

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Why this Recipe Works

Rich and Creamy – Made with whole milk, milk chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and sweetened condensed milk, this hot cocoa is creamy, smooth, and indulgent.

No-Fuss Cooking – The Instant Pot will melt the chocolate while keeping the milk hot without scorching, making this four ingredient mix done in minutes.

Perfect for a Crowd – This recipe makes a large batch, great for serving at parties, holiday gatherings, or cozy family nights in.

Ingredients

Here are all the ingredients I find helpful when making this pressure cooker hot chocolate.

  • Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds a silky texture and natural sweetness, eliminating the need for extra sugar.
  • Milk Chocolate Chips – These melt beautifully into the milk for a smooth and rich chocolate flavor. Using real chocolate instead of just cocoa powder makes all the difference.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Enhances the depth of chocolate flavor, balancing out the sweetness from the condensed milk.
  • Whole Milk – Creates a creamy base without being overly thick or heavy. Whole milk adds richness that skim or low-fat milk can’t match.
  • Mini Marshmallows and Whipped Cream – The classic toppings that make each sip even more indulgent!

Directions

Making hot chocolate in the Instant Pot is very simple. First heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Next, pour in the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chip morsels, unsweetened cocoa powder, and the whole milk. Stir occasionally until everything has melted and smooth. This will take about 15 minutes.

spoon ladling hot chocolate from the instant pot full of brown liquid.

You will want to mix periodically, so that the chocolate does not burn on the bottom and that all the ingredients blend well together. Once you see that it has all melted and is simmering (not boiling) then you will want to select the “keep warm” setting on the Instant Pot. I like to do this especially when I’m entertaining friends and family. That way everyone can help themselves to as many servings of hot chocolate as they please. I like that I don’t have to worry about the stove being on and heating my home, and I know the hot drink is safe in the Instant Pot.

Toppings for Hot Cocoa

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I like to set out a wide variety of toppings for hot cocoa for my friends and family to choose from. Here is a list of some of my favorite toppings.

  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Whipped Cream
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Mocha Sauce
  • White Chocolate Sauce
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Chopped Peppermint
  • Sprinkles
  • Chocolate Spoons

As you can tell the sky is the limit when it comes to what toppings you can include. I personally, like the traditional toppings of mini marshmallows and whipped cream.

FAQs

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Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, you can use almond, oat, or coconut milk, and replace the sweetened condensed milk with a dairy-free alternative or a combination of coconut cream and maple syrup.

Is sweetened condensed milk gluten free?

For this recipe I use mostly whole ingredients; whole milk, cocoa powder, milk chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk. I use Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and after doing research it is verified “gluten–free” per the established U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s criteria.

Is Hot Chocolate gluten free?

Yes, the brands I use are certified gluten free. However, always check the brands you use first. I use Nestle milk chocolate chips and Jett Puff Marshmallows. Both check out to be gluten free. As well as the Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk.

If your entertaining a group and someone has a gluten allergy or maybe just staying away from it altogether Instant Pot Hot Chocolate is a great option to serve. *Always, read labels of course!

How do I store leftovers?

Let the hot chocolate cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or using the Instant Pot’s “Keep Warm” setting.

Can I use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate?

Yes, if you prefer a richer, less sweet flavor, swap the milk chocolate for semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

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Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making my Instant Pot Hot Cocoa.

  • Don’t Boil the Milk – Keep an eye on the Instant Pot while melting the ingredients. Stir occasionally to ensure everything melts smoothly without burning.
  • Whisk – A quick whisk at the end helps emulsify the chocolate and cocoa powder for a silky-smooth piping drink.
  • Added Flavors – Stir in a splash of vanilla extract, peppermint extract, or a pinch of cinnamon for a fun variation.
  • Booze it up – If you want a boozy version you can add whiskey, peppermint Shnapps, Kaluha, or even Baileys.
  • Dark Chocolate – Make a dark chocolate hot chocolate by using dark chocolate chips and dark cocoa powder for a rich, bold, velvety, indulgent, and deeply chocolatey cocoa.

Whether your entertaining for a crowd or just want to make a big batch of hot chocolate to sip on throughout the day. I think you’ll love my Instant Pot Hot Chocolate large batch recipe.

If you make this Instant Pot Hot Cocoa recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a rich and creamy mug of Instant Pot Hot Chocolate, made in under 30 minutes—perfect for entertaining or with family on a chilly day!
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Course: Drinks, Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 14 ounces milk chocolate chip morsels
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 cups whole milk
  • Mini Marshmallows for topping
  • Whipped Cream for topping

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to "saute" mode. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chip morsels, unsweetened cocoa powder, and the whole milk. Stir occasionally until everything has melted and is smooth in texture (about 10 minutes).
  • Turn off the Instant Pot off and set to the "keep warm" setting. Ladle hot chocolate into cups. Top with mini marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Toppings to be used:
    • Mini Marshmallows
    • Whipped Cream
    • Caramel Sauce
    • Mocha Sauce
    • White Chocolate Sauce
    • Chocolate Sauce
    • Chopped Peppermint
    • Sprinkles

Nutrition

Serving: 1c | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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A cold winter’s day calls for Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate. Cozy up to a big mug of hot chocolate with your friends and family. Best of all the slow cooker will do all the work for you!

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My Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe takes only 10 minutes to put together and simmers in the slow cooker for an hour and a half. Making it ideal for a cold winters days when you want to play outside with your family. Come in from a cold day and enjoy a warm mug full of hot chocolate!

We have been experiencing winter-like temperatures here in Florida over the past few weeks. If you live anywhere other than Florida please stop rolling your eyes! You would understand how cold it is to us after you experience one summer with temps in the high 90’s with 100% humidity! This Floridian has had the heat on blast for weeks and big pots of soup simmering on the stove top just about every few days. I’ve also found myself making this slow cooker hot chocolate any time I know we have guest coming over! Who doesn’t love a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winters day?

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

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easy homemade hot chocolate using just a few ingredients you have on hand!

 

Nothing beats hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. 90% of the United States right now is freezing… schools are cancelled, roads are iced over, and well everyone is stuck inside trying to stay warm. Last Friday, we had a little “freeze” in Florida. Get ready for it… our temps reached 43 degrees. I know all of you that are in the single digits are cursing me right now, I can’t help that I live in sunny, warm, Florida!

Whenever the temperature drops below 50 degree’s in Florida it calls for Homemade Hot Chocolate!

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My recipe for Homemade Hot Chocolate is rich and decadent. No sparing any calories here my friends… with a combination of whole milk, half and half, and heavy cream and a whole lot of chocolate my recipe for hot chocolate is pure dessert in a mug. And of course warms you up! I’ve made this with just whole milk, with a mixture of just whole and half and half and of course what I like to call the “trifecta”. I prefer the trifecta way, but if you want to cut some calories you can use one or all the “milks” I recommend for the recipe.

I served my homemade hot chocolate on Friday night to my husband and neighbor. It was our neighbors birthday and my husband started up our fire pit. Being that we live in Florida we only get to use it a handful of times each year. So anytime it gets remotely cool out he itches to make a fire! I figured what better way to enjoy the cold weather than have hot chocolate. It made for the perfect dessert. My husband and neighbor also added 2 oz. of Kahlua to their hot chocolate to really warm them up. Whether you want an adult version or stick with the classic Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe–either way its sure to warm your soul and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Nothing beats hot chocolate on a cold winter's day.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4 - 8 oz mugs
Calories: 741kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Stovetop
  • 1 Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1-½ cup half and half
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Mini Marshmallows and Whipped Cream for topping

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine whole milk, half and half, and heavy cream. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until the milk is warm but not at a boil. Reduce to medium heat, whisk in cocoa powder and granulated sugar.
  • Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Carefully pour into four mugs. Top with mini marshmallows and whipped cream.

Notes

Want to really warm up? Add 2oz. Kahlua to each mug!
Notes: *Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 992IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 5mg
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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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My Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe will take your gathering to the next level. Made in 45 minutes, celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special occasions with a soft and spongy cake, rich in chocolate flavor, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. 

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Indulge your senses with the heavenly delight of homemade chocolate cake topped with rich and creamy, cream cheese frosting. This delectable dessert promises to captivate both the hearts and palates of all who taste it. Rich, moist layers of chocolate cake, infused with deep cocoa flavors, harmonize perfectly with the tangy sweetness of the velvety cream cheese frosting, creating a symphony of taste and texture that is simply irresistible.

I’ve been making this cake for years and it’s always a family favorite. The cream cheese frosting balances out the spongy chocolate cake, and even my non-chocolate loving husband loves this cake. This dessert recipe will leave you wanting it for every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a decadent treat, this chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting recipe is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering.

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Reasons to Make this Recipe

  1. Made With Indulgent Flavor – Chocolate cake is rich and deep in flavor. The combination of cocoa powder with butter, sugar, and milk craft a taste that’s comforting and satisfying.
  2. Perfect for Celebration – Chocolate cake is a classic dessert for all celebrations. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, wedding, or even for yourself, it will be enjoyed by all guests. 
  3. Sharing Joy – Bringing a delicious dessert to share with loved ones bring joy. The act of sharing homemade treats can strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.

Ingredients

Chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting ingredients: buttermilk, vanilla extract, oil, water, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, eggs, flour, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and butter.

For the Cake: 

  • Butter – Unsalted butter is best for this recipe at room temperature.
  • Water – Hot water is used in this recipe as it helps to dissolve the cocoa powder and ‘bloom’ the cocoa to bring out flavor.
  • Oil – Canola oil was used for this recipe.
  • Sugar – The amount of sugar needed for this cake might seem excessive; however, trust me that it’s the correct amount of white granulated sugar. 
  • Cocoa Powder – I used unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe! 
  • All-Purpose Flour – You will want a good quality all-purpose flour that has been sifted and/or whisked before measuring.
  • Eggs – Eggs at room temperature work best any time you plan to bake.
  • Buttermilk – You will want to use buttermilk for this recipe since it acts as a tenderizer which makes baked goods moist. 
  • Salt – A tiny bit of salt will help balance out the flour and sugar. 
  • Vanilla Extract – This is what gives you the rich taste of the cake. Don’t skimp! 
  • Baking Soda – This is what you need for the cake to rise. Fresh baking soda works best (nothing older than 6 months from opening).

Cake Frosting:

  • Cream Cheese – Offering a tangy twist, it’ll pair well with the chocolate cake!
  • Butter – Unsalted butter is best for this recipe at room temperature.
  • Vanilla Extract – This is what gives you the rich taste of the cake. Don’t skimp! 
  • Confectioners’ Sugar – You’ll want to sift this to remove any lumps that will be formed in the frosting.

How to Make Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then spray three 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray and set to the side.

Chocolate cake oil and butter inside a pot with stove top on.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, water and canola oil; heat until the butter is melted.

Chocolate cake powder ingredients inside KitchenAid mixing bowl.

In a large KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour; whisk to blend.

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Pour the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix on low until smooth.

Chocolate cake ingredients being mixed with eggs being added.

Mix in the eggs one at a time, then pour in the buttermilk while the mixer is set to low speed. Add the baking soda, salt and vanilla extract to the batter and mix for 30 seconds or until incorporated.

Chocolate cake batter in four cake pans.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cooked chocolate cake with one outside the cake pan and the other inside the cake pan on top of a cooling rack.

Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each cake layer and invert onto a wire cooling rack. Allow the cake layers to cool completely for at least 2 hours before frosting.

How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

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Using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Cream cheese frosting ingredients inside KitchenAid mixer.

Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until smooth.

Chocolate cake being frosted with cream cheese frosting.

Once the cake has cooled completely, use an offset spatula to frost the cake.

FAQs

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How many people can I feed with this Chocolate Cake? 

This chocolate cake recipe can feed up to 6-8 people depending on the size slices you cut.

How long is the cake good for?

The cake will be good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. 

How do I ensure the chocolate cake Is cooked right?

Achieving the perfect spongy texture is easy! To ensure it’s cooked to perfection, follow the recommended baking time while keeping an eye on it towards the end. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean with just a few crumbs. Cooking times may vary depending on the size pan that you use. You may need to cook the cake longer if the toothpick when inserted into the cake comes out with batter still on it. This could happen if you have a thicker cake pan. 

Should I store the cream cheese frosting until it is ready for use?

The frosting can be made ahead of time and should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before using. You will need to remove the frosting from the refrigerator at least an hour before you’re ready to spread on the cake. The frosting will harden in the refrigerator making it challenging to spread onto the cake. 

Tips and Tricks

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Here are a few of my favorite recipe tips and tricks when making a chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.

  • Butter – 1 Cup of butter equals 2 sticks.
  • Cocoa Powder – Sift the cocoa powder before mixing to reduce lumps and to create a smoother texture.
  • Cooling – Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting. Always place the cooked cake on a wire rack to cool.
  • Frosting – I used an offset spatula to help spread the frosting onto the cake. You can also put the frosting into a piping bag and pipe a design onto the cake.
  • Buttermilk – If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by using 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it begins to curdle. You will never know it’s not the real deal. 
  • Cake Pans – If you don’t have four 9-inch round cake pans you can also use two 10-inch round cake pans.
  • Layering of Cakes – You can make 2 9-inch round two-layered cakes OR one four layer cake. Totally up to you.

If you make this chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a ⭐ star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

My Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe will take your gathering to the next level. Made in 45 minutes, celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special occasions with a soft and spongy cake, rich in chocolate flavor, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1366kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted

Instructions

For the Chocolate Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spray four 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray and set to the side.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, water and canola oil; heat until the butter is melted.
  • In a large KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour; whisk to blend. Pour the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix on low until smooth.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, then pour in the buttermilk while the mixer is set to low speed. Add the baking soda, salt and vanilla extract to the batter and mix for 30 seconds or until incorporated.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each cake layer and invert onto a wire cooling rack. Allow the cake layers to cool completely for at least 2 hours before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until smooth. Frost, using an offset spatula once cake has cooled completely. 

Notes

  • Cake Pans – If you don’t have three 9-inch round cake pans you can also use two 10-inch round cake pans.
  • Layering of Cakes – You can make 2 9-inch round two-layered cakes OR one four layer cake. Totally up to you.
  • Butter – 1 Cup of butter equals 2 sticks.
  • Cocoa Powder – Sift the cocoa powder before mixing to reduce lumps and to create a smoother texture.
  • Cooling – Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting. Always place the cooked cake on a wire rack to cool.
  • Frosting – I used an offset spatula to help spread the frosting onto the cake. You can also put the frosting into a piping bag and pipe a design onto the cake.
  • Buttermilk – If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by using 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it begins to curdle. You will never know it’s not the real deal. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1366kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 1477IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg
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Brownies with Chocolate Chips

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Have a sweet tooth and are in need of a quick dessert? My Brownies with Chocolate Chips recipe is rich, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. This homemade brownie recipe is easy-to-make, has a rich fudgy middle, and made completely from scratch in less then 45 minutes time.

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Have you ever tasted homemade brownies before? They taste much different then the boxed variety. They are decadently rich. Not creamy smooth rich, but dark chocolate rich–if that makes any sense! I think the espresso powder, at times, can give it a tart aftertaste. Which is why you will find in my Brownies with Chocolate Chips that I have a very tiny amount of espresso powder which gives just the right flavor profile.

I have to preface that I grew up eating brownies from a box mix, so making brownies from scratch is a different field for me. Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE boxed mixed brownies. I use a box mix for my OREO cheesecake brownies and my Easter brownies!

The minute you take a bite of these Brownies with Chocolate Chips you know they are homemade. If you’ve never found a good homemade brownie recipe and looking to make a solid American Brownie, I hope you will give this recipe a try.

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Ingredients

  • Butter: Unsalted butter is required for this recipe. Having it soften will make the baking process easier.
  • Eggs:  Four large eggs.
  • Seasonings: sugar granulated, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, Dutch-Process Cocoa.
  • Vanilla Extract: For flavor.
  • Flour:  All-Purpose Flour
  • Chocolate Chips: you can add your favorite brand of chocolate chips. This recipe called for regular chocolate chips.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan.

In a saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, then add the sugar and stir to combine. Return the mixture to the heat briefly, just until it’s hot (about 110 Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit) but not bubbling.

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Place the eggs in the stand mixing bowl, and beat using a flat paddle attachment with the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, espresso powder and vanilla extract until smooth about 30-45 seconds.

Begin to carefully pour in the the hot butter/sugar mixture while the stand mixer is on a low speed. Stir in until smooth.

Add the flour and 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Mix on speed one and gradually increase the speed until smooth and no flour is present.

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Pour the batter into the lightly greased 9″ x 13″ pan. Then top with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.

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Bake the brownies for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean– with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. The brownies should feel set on the edges, and the center should look very moist, but not uncooked. Remove them from the oven and cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving

FAQ

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What are the three types of brownies?

Three types of brownies are cakey, fudgy, and chewy. Cakey brownies are light, moist, and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense, and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

Are brownies British or American?

The brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized there during the first half of the 20th century.

Can I put chocolate chips in my brownie mix?

Yes, if you decide to not make my homemade brownie recipe you can absolutely add in about a half cup of chocolate chips to the batter and top with a half to a full cup of chocolate chips on top. The quantity will depend on how chocolatey you want the brownies.

Why do my chocolate chips sink to the bottom of my brownies?

If the brownie batter is not thick enough the chocolate chips will sink to the bottom of the brownie mix. This recipe has a thick batter that will not sink the chocolate chips to the bottom.

Tips & Tricks

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Here are all my tips and tricks to try while making my Fudge brownie recipe.

  • Shiny Top Crust of Brownies – Heating this butter / sugar mixture dissolves more of the sugar, which will yield a shiny crust on top of the brownies.
  • Brownie Sundae – Brownies are a perfect dessert to have with ice cream or whipped cream, and even drizzle caramel for extra flavor. 
  • Storing Leftovers – Always store brownies at room temperature in a well sealed container for up to 5 days.
  • Removing the Entire Pan of Brownies at Once – If you plan to remove the whole pan of brownies out of the pan at once. Grease the pan first, then line it with parchment paper, and add additional non-stick cooking spray to the the parchment paper.

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Brownies with Chocolate Chips

Have a sweet tooth and are in need of a quick dessert? My Brownies with Chocolate Chips recipe is rich, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. This homemade brownie recipe is easy-to-make, has a rich fudgy middle, and made completely from scratch in less then 45 minutes time.  
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • 1 Silicone Spatula
  • 1 9 x 13 Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter
  • 2-¼ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Eggs Large
  • 1-¼ cups Dutch-Process Cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2-¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan.
  • In a saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, then add the sugar and stir to combine. Return the mixture to the heat briefly, just until it’s hot (about 110 Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit) but not bubbling.
    2 sticks Unsalted Butter, 2-¼ cups Granulated Sugar
  • Place the eggs in the stand mixing bowl, and beat using a flat paddle attachment with the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, espresso powder and vanilla extract until smooth about 30-45 seconds.
    4 Eggs, 1-¼ cups Dutch-Process Cocoa, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder, 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • Begin to carefully pour in the the hot butter/sugar mixture while the stand mixer is on a low speed. Stir in until smooth.
  • Add the flour and 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Mix on speed one and gradually increase the speed until smooth and no flour is present.
    2-¼ cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 cups Chocolate Chips
  • Pour the batter into the lightly greased 9″ x 13″ pan. Then top with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
    2 cups Chocolate Chips
  • Bake the brownies for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean– with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. The brownies should feel set on the edges, and the center should look very moist, but not uncooked. Remove them from the oven and cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Shiny Top Crust of Brownies – Heating this butter / sugar mixture dissolves more of the sugar, which will yield a shiny crust on top of the brownies.
  • Brownie Sundae – Brownies are a perfect dessert to have with ice cream or whipped cream, and even drizzle caramel for extra flavor. 
  • Storing Leftovers – Always store brownies at room temperature in a well sealed container for up to 5 days.
  • Removing the Entire Pan of Brownies at Once – If you plan to remove the whole pan of brownies out of the pan at once. Grease the pan first, then line it with parchment paper, and add additional non-stick cooking spray to the the parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

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Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies are made in under an hour, and taste like you’re eating a brownie topped with ooey gooey peanut butter. This easy cookie recipe comes together in under an hours time (including chill time).

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We love a good chewy cookie in my home. This recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies fits the bill. If you love the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter you will need to try my Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Chopped Peanut Butter Cups after you are done making these cookies. The ice cream is so good!

I originally made these cookies for a food blogger cookie swap. Everyone loved them, although, they did not ship well since the original recipe they were very thin cookies Now, they are plump and very chewy. A far cry from the previous recipe.

I love the chocolate/ peanut butter combo, and just had a feeling these cookies would be amazing. I am a fan of the chewy-soft cookie. Some like theirs hard, thin, thick, etc… I like mine chewy and soft, and of course preferably fresh out of the oven! These cookies encompass everything I love about a cookie and more. The ratio of chocolate to peanut butter (in my opinion) is perfect! I hope you’ll bake these cookies up and share them with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Ingredients

Ingredients on counter: flour, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, cocoa powder, and peanut butter chips.
  • Dry Ingredients – All Purpose Flour, Baking powder, Cocoa powder, Salt, and sugar
  • Butter – Unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled works best.
  • Eggs – 2 eggs large or extra large work best.
  • Vanilla extract – High quality vanilla extract will yield the best flavor.
  • Peanut Butter chips – This is what gives it that creamy.

Directions

Four images showing the mixing process of the cookie dough

First, Heat oven to 350°F.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in peanut butter chips.

Placing cookie dough rounds on a baking sheet

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Feel free to add a few more peanut butter chips on top and push them in.

15 Chocolate peanut butter cookie dough rounds on baking sheet

Bake 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit on the baking tray for 5 minutes.

Close up view of Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies cooling on a wire rack

Then carefully remove each cookie and let cool completely on a wire baking rack.

Tips & Tricks

Four chocolate peanut butter chip cookies in a wooden bowl with more cookies on a wire rack in the background

Here are all my tips and tricks whenever I make my Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies.

  • Yield – Depending on the size you make the cookie depends on how many you will yield. This recipe makes 4-½ dozen cookies (about 54 cookies).
  • Butter – 1 stick of unsalted butter yields ½ cup or 4 ounces. This recipe calls for 1 cup butter or 8 ounces melted.
  • Soft and Chewy – If you are looking for soft and chewy cookies the combination of the melted butter mixed in with the brown sugar will yield a soft and chewy cookie.
  • Refrigerate – You need to refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Do Not Over Bake – Do not be tempted to over bake the cookies. The cookies will be soft upon removing from the oven. Let them sit and set for a few minutes before removing off the baking sheet as they will continue to cook and set. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Storage – Store cooked cooled cookies in a cookie jar or an air tight container for up to 1 week. Although, best to consume within 3 days of making.
Top view of wire rack filled with chocolate peanut butter chip cookies.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies are made in under an hour, and taste like you're eating a brownie topped with ooey gooey peanut butter. This easy cookie recipe comes together in under an hours time (including chill time).
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 54 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1-½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces Peanut Butter chips plus additional for topping

Instructions

  • Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside.
    2 cups All Purpose Flour, 1-½ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Using a KitchenAid Stand mixer fitted with a flat paddle attachment, mix melted butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat for 30 seconds on medium speed. Gradually add flour mixture, on medium low beating well until incorporated. Stir in peanut butter chips.
    1 cup Brown Sugar, 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 10 ounces Peanut Butter chips
  • Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • Once you are ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, place the raw cookie dough about 1-2 inches apart onto ungreased parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Then, carefully remove each cookie and let cool completely on a wire baking rack.

Notes

  • Yield – Depending on the size you make the cookie depends on how many you will yield. This recipe makes 4-½ dozen cookies (about 54 cookies).
  • Butter – 1 stick of unsalted butter yields ½ cup or 4 ounces. This recipe calls for 1 cup butter or 8 ounces melted.
  • Soft and Chewy – If you are looking for soft and chewy cookies the combination of the melted butter mixed in with the brown sugar will yield a soft and chewy cookie.
  • Refrigerate – You need to refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Do Not Over Bake – Do not be tempted to over bake the cookies. The cookies will be soft upon removing from the oven. Let them sit and set for a few minutes before removing off the baking sheet as they will continue to cook and set. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Storage – Store cooked cooled cookies in a cookie jar or an air tight container for up to 1 week. Although, best to consume within 3 days of making.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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My no-fail recipe for gooey and soft Chocolate Chip Cookies is going to be your new go-to recipes whenever you have the cravings for a bakery style chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are thin, but pack so much flavorful and will melt in your mouth. Best of all they take about 30 minutes from start to finish.

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If you love cookies, you are going to love this easy recipe for Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies. With basic pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking soda plus refrigerated ingredients like butter and eggs. This classic cookie dough recipe comes together in minutes and is baked in batches on baking sheets for less then 10 minutes each tray.

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Chocolate Spoons

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Learn how to make Chocolate Spoons using AMERICAN HERITAGE® Finely Grated Baking Chocolate, wooden spoons and various toppings. Then package the spoons up with AMERICAN HERITAGE ® Chocolate’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix and mini marshmallows for an easy homemade edible gift to give for the holidays.

This post was sponsored by AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I’m so excited to partner again with my friends at AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate. I absolutely love how easy it is to melt AMERICAN HERITAGE® Finely Grated Baking Chocolate to make desserts. You might remember, that I’ve shared my Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes both using AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate. Today I’m sharing with you how easy it is to make Chocolate Spoons that make for a fun and easy edible gift during the holidays. 

My kids and I love to make our neighbors edible gifts during the holiday season. To take the chocolate spoons up a notch, I like to package the spoons with AMERICAN HERITAGE ® Chocolate Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix and mini marshmallows to make this a complete edible gift for neighbors. Best of all, I can get my son involved in helping with the process allowing us to spend quality time together. 

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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

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Make my easy no-bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars perfect to pack in school lunches or enjoy as an after-school snack. These homemade granola bars are made in minutes and contain only a few ingredients. I have even included ways to make this Chocolate Chip Granola Bar recipe both gluten and dairy free.

White parchment on countertop with 13 chocolate chip granola bars on top.

If you love the store bought granola bars, you will love making my Chocolate Chip Granola Bars recipe at home. They only require 8 ingredients, and can be customized to any dietary need (think gluten and dairy free). Plus, you will know exactly what are in the bars. If you have a child who likes to cook in the kitchen you can even get them involved. This is the perfect beginner recipe for them. Just know, that you will need to help them with the stove top portion.

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Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake

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Satisfy your sweet tooth in less than 5 minutes time with my irresistible and easy-to-make individual serving of a Dairy Free Chocolate Mug Cake.

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I’ve always had a sweet tooth since as long as I can remember. I’m pretty sure it’s something your born with. I’m dessert obsessed. Years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter, sweet tooth kicked into high gear! I ate sweets, specifically chocolate at just about every meal. Chocolate mug cakes were my thing for almost a year. It’s an easy way to enjoy cake, but in a single serving setting and with minimal prep and cook time.

It took me a good 6 months to perfect my chocolate mug cake game. Specifically, trying to make this mug cake dairy free. I had to go dairy free since my daughter had an allergy, so it made me flex my creative muscle. In my head, I feel like it’s a little healthier when you omit the butter and cream. I know what your thinking–this girl is crazy it’s still cake and it’s full of sugar and non-dairy creamer. I totally realize it’s not the healthiest of desserts (but I’ll still let myself think it’s a little healthier then the dairy filled version).

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Dark Chocolate Truffles

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Rich decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles seem like they would be difficult to make. In fact, these ganache based chocolate treats are just the opposite. Naturally, gluten free and made up of only 4 ingredients. The rich filling comes together in minutes. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for the mixture to chill so you can roll them into balls.

Top view of heart shaped plate filled with 8 truffles sitting on a red and white stripped cloth.

Years ago, I learned how to make Dark Chocolate Truffles. This was after I received a box of homemade truffles from my cousin. I was amazed that he took the time to make truffles from scratch. I mean, who does this? Now, granted this was 10+ years ago when I was really diving head first into cooking from scratch! So I learned how to do it and have been making them ever since.

After I mastered the chocolate truffle, I mastered making Oreo Truffles and peanut butter truffles! Truffles are great to make and give as gifts whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or Christmas!

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Why this Recipe Works

Simplicity and Balance – A limited number of ingredients often means a simpler and more balanced flavor profile. Dark chocolate truffles typically require chocolate, cream, and possibly a sweetener and flavoring. The simplicity allows the rich, intense flavor of the dark chocolate to shine without being overwhelmed by other ingredients.

Quality Ingredients – Success often hinges on the quality of the ingredients used. High-quality dark chocolate with a good cocoa content contributes to a rich and indulgent taste. Similarly, using fresh and high-fat cream enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the truffles. If your ingredients are of high quality, it’s more likely that your truffles will turn out well.

Proper Technique – Even with a simple recipe, the technique is crucial. For dark chocolate truffles, factors such as properly melting the chocolate, achieving the right consistency when combining it with cream, and allowing the mixture to set at the correct temperature are key. Ensuring that you follow the steps precisely can lead to a smooth and velvety texture in your truffles.

Ingredients

Ingredients on marble countertop: heavy cream, cocoa powder, grated dark chocolate, and salt.

Dark Chocolate Truffles do not take a lot of ingredients to make. You really just need two basic ingredients for truffles; heavy cream and the best 100% pure chocolate you can get your hands on.

  • Heavy Cream – This is the key to creamy chocolate ganache.
  • Dark Chocolate – I have used both 100% dark chocolate which has no sweetener to it at all. OR I go the easier route and use the shaved chocolate above that only contains 57% cacao.
  • Salt – I love to put a pinch of salt in my truffles to balance the richness.
  • Cocoa Powder – A little cocoa powder goes along way and will help keep the truffle from sticking.

How to make Truffles

Three photo process of making chocolate ganache on the stovetop.

Warm the heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Pour in the shaved/chopped chocolate. Make sure to constantly stir. Do not let the chocolate come to a boil. You simply want to melt the chocolate. As soon as the chocolate pieces are melted remove the pan from the stove.

Top view of a bowl of hardend chocolate ganache, wrappers, cookie scoop, and cocoa powder.

Pour the melted chocolate (ganache) in a small bowl. Cool the chocolate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit out for 15 minutes.

Three photos of the process of rolling and coated a chocolate truffle.

Pour cocoa powder in a small shallow dish.Use a small cookie scoop — scoop out ganache.

Use the palms of your hands to shape into small balls (about half the size of a golf ball).

Once the ball is formed place the ganache ball in the cocoa powder. Roll each truffle individually in the cocoa powder; rolling to coat the entire truffle. Return the coated truffles to a parchment lined baking sheet. Continue with the remaining truffles. Once all the truffles have been coated with cocoa powder place each individual truffle in a mini cupcake wrapper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe FAQs

White heart shaped plate filled with 8 chocolate truffles.
What is the difference between a truffle and a chocolate?

Chocolate is traditionally kept in it’s bar shaped form. Where truffles tend to have an outer shell and made of ganache; chocolate that has been mixed in with heavy cream, and typically have a coating to them. The coating can be in the form of cocoa powder (like my recipe) or a hard shell of chocolate like dark, milk or white. Truffles are also chocolate, just in a richer more decadent form.

How long do chocolate truffles last?

Truffles are best served at room temperature; however, to keep their longevity it’s best to refrigerate the chocolate truffles in an airtight container. They will remain fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Chocolate Truffle Toppings

The sky is the limit when it comes to chocolate truffle toppings. Here are a few of my favorites.
– Nuts – Finely chopped pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, or even macadamia nuts work great.
– Sprinkles – For a fun festive twist you can roll the truffles in sprinkles. For a Birthday you can use multi-color, Valentine’s Day pink, white, and red sprinkles, and Christmas, red, white and green sprinkles.
– Cocoa Powder – The traditional way to make a truffle is to roll it in cocoa powder.
– Candy Canes – During the holiday I love to roll my truffles in crushed candy canes.
– Chocolate – Yes, you can dip the truffle into milk, dark, or white chocolate to create a hard shell. This is similar to how LINDT, Godiva, and Ghiradelli truffles are like.

What is 100% Chocolate?

100% Chocolate is unsweetened chocolate usually found as a chocolate bar or bakers bar with 0% sugar and 100% cacao. Because it’s made from the whole, ground bean, it naturally contains both cocoa solids and fat (it’s about 55% cocoa butter).

What type of chocolate is best for making truffles?

High-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is recommended for a rich and intense flavor. Choose a chocolate you enjoy eating on its own.

Why is my chocolate mixture grainy or lumpy?

This could be due to overheating the chocolate or introducing moisture. Ensure you melt the chocolate gently and avoid getting any water into the chocolate during the melting process.

Can I use milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

While dark chocolate is traditional for truffles, you can experiment with milk or white chocolate. Keep in mind that the sweetness and texture may vary, so adjust other ingredients accordingly.

Tips and Tricks

Female hand holding a cocoa powder dusted chocolate truffle.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful when making cocoa truffles.

  • Best Chocolate for Truffles – Make sure you use 100% pure chocolate. Chocolate chips, baking chips, and other varieties will give you a much different outcome. As those varieties contain sugar. 100% pure chocolate contains zero sugar which is also known as unsweetened chocolate.
  • Small Pieces – Make sure you use either shaved chocolate (you can buy it pre-shaved which I love because it cuts down the time to prepare). Or chop into very fine small pieces. This will help the chocolate melt.
  • Sticky – If the truffles are too sticky you can use gloves. Or scoop with a small cookie scoop on to a parchment line tray, refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help firm each individual truffle and then you can hand roll each truffle without them being too sticky.
  • Creamier – If you want an even creamier chocolate truffle use my recipe and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the cream and chocolate.

Chocolate Gifts

White plate filled with 7 cocoa dusted chocolate truffles with roses in background.

If you want to impress your friends and family you’ll love a few of my favorite DIY Chocolate Gifts you can pair with my homemade truffle recipe.

If you make this easy chocolate truffles recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Dark Chocolate Truffles

Rich decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles seem like they would be difficult to make. In fact, these ganache based chocolate treats are just the opposite. Naturally, gluten free and made up of only 4 ingredients. The rich filling comes together in minutes. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for the mixture to chill so you can roll them into balls.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Mini Cupcake Wrappers
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 10 ounces Dark chocolate chopped or shaved
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Warm the heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Pour in the shaved/chopped chocolate. Make sure to constantly stir. Do not let the chocolate come to a boil. You simply want to melt the chocolate. As soon as the chocolate pieces are melted remove the pan from the stove.
  • Pour the melted chocolate (ganache) in a small bowl. Cool the chocolate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let sit out for 15 minutes.
  • Pour cocoa powder in a small shallow dish.
  • Use a small cookie scoop — scoop out ganache. Use the palms of your hands to shape into small balls (about half the size of a golf ball).
  • Once the ball is formed place the ganache ball in the cocoa powder. Roll each truffle individually in the cocoa powder; rolling to coat the entire truffle. Return the coated truffles to a parchment lined baking sheet. Continue with the remaining truffles. Once all the truffles have been coated with cocoa powder place each individual truffle in a mini cupcake wrapper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • Best Chocolate for Truffles – Make sure you use 100% pure chocolate. Chocolate chips, baking chips, and other varieties will not work for this recipe.
  • Small Pieces – Make sure you use either shaved chocolate (you can buy it pre-shaved which I love because it cuts down the time to prepare). Or chop into very fine small pieces. This will help the chocolate melt.
  • Sticky – If the truffles are too sticky you can use gloves. Or scoop with a small cookie scoop on to a parchment line tray, refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help firm each individual truffle and then you can hand roll each truffle without them being too sticky.
  • Creamier – If you want an even creamier chocolate truffle use my recipe and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the cream and chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.2oz | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
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Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

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A decadent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake covered in a layer of dark chocolate ganache. Topped with fresh raspberries and finely grated dark chocolate.

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I definitely consider myself more of an everyday savory cook rather than a baker. However, I do have a few go-to dessert recipes that you can always find me baking. Cheesecake is one of them. I love cheesecake which is probably why I learned how to make it at a young age (compliments of my mom).

I love a classic New York style cheesecake. However, I also love the fun flavored cheesecake as well. When my friends at AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate reached out and asked if I would create a recipe and I did a little research, I knew I wanted to make a Dark Chocolate Cheesecake. Nothing is more decadent than rich dark chocolate.

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Thanks to their Finely Grated Chocolate, I knew that making a dark chocolate cheesecake would be much easier and less cumbersome with the help of the pre-grated chocolate. It melts perfectly every time and in seconds! This is exactly what I need being a busy work-from-home mom of two young kids.

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Fluffy, moist, and sweet Chocolate Chip Muffins make for the perfect sweet treat breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert!

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I haven’t posted a muffin recipe in ages. In fact, I’ve had these muffins waiting in my queue to post since April! My son has become obsessed with me making muffins. First it was the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, then once he realized I could put chocolate chips in them it was a game changer. Now, I’ve been making these chocolate chip muffins repeat for months. Some days he will put down 2-3 muffins in one sitting. Other days he picks at it like a bird.

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

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This rich and indulgent Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a chocolate lover’s dream! Made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and two kinds of chocolate chips, this moist and decadent loaf bakes to perfection in just over an hour.

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I’m at it again with another banana bread recipe. Anytime I have over ripe bananas I find myself making banana bread. Over the past year, I’ve had fun experimenting with different types of banana bread. Let’s face it chocolate is always delicious to pair with bananas. After creating my peanut butter banana bread last year, I’ve had a lot of request to create another over the top banana bread recipe. I even made that over the top banana bread for my daughters 2nd Birthday party brunch last month. It was the one food that was practically left with crumbs on the plate.

Banana bread is a household favorite, but this double chocolate version takes it to the next level. The combination of sweet bananas, rich cocoa, and melty chocolate chips creates a bakery-style loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat. Plus, it’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that’s great for using up overripe bananas!

If you are looking for a decadent and rich treat–this chocolate banana bread is for you. Think of thick slices of moist banana bread in the chocolate form. For a minute, I forgot I was even eating banana bread even though it was loaded with bananas! My son who is a chocolateholic like me, loved the bread, too. That says a lot since he is not always a fan of bananas.

Why this Recipe Works

3 slices of chocolate chocolate chip bread on countertop in front of bananas with remaining loaf behind.

Rich and Chocolatey – A double dose of chocolate with cocoa powder and chocolate chips makes this banana bread irresistibly fudgy.

Moist and Flavorful – The mashed bananas add natural sweetness and keep the loaf soft and tender.

Easy to Make – No fancy equipment required—just mix, pour, and bake! I of course, always use my KitchenAid Stand Mixer, but a bowl and a mixing spoon do just fine for this recipe.

Directions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mash the bananas. Add both sugars and mix on medium-low for 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.

Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend until just combined. Stir in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Top view of loaf of brown bread in pan with chocolate chips in it and bananas in background.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the ½ cup of mini chocolate chips on top. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

closeup top view of two slices of brown bread with chocolate chips in it and on counter below.

Cool & Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

FAQs

3 slices of chocolate chocolate chip bread and loaf on countertop with chocolate chips on yellow cloth.
How many bananas do you use to make banana bread? 

For traditional banana bread recipes you will find 2-3 ripe bananas called for the recipe. For this recipe for chocolate chocolate chip banana bread I used 5 bananas! I think any where from 3-5 bananas for this recipe will work just fine.

What type of chocolate do you use for chocolate chocolate chip banana bread? 

I used a mix of semi sweet chocolate chips (regular size), mini semi sweet chocolate chips (on top), and cocoa powder. But if you have milk chocolate chocolate chips you could use those two. As you can tell–three different ways to incorporate chocolate in this recipe.

Can I use less sugar?

Yes! You can reduce the sugar slightly if your bananas are extra ripe, but keep in mind that sugar also affects texture and moisture.

Can I substitute the all-purpose flour?

Yes, you can use whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf, though the texture may be denser. A 1:1 gluten-free baking flour should also work.

How should I store the banana bread?

Store it at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze whole or individual slices for up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

3 slices of chocolate chocolate chip bread and loaf on countertop with bananas in background.

Here are a few of my tried and true tips and tricks whenever I make chocolate banana bread.

  • Use overripe bananas – The darker and spottier, the better! Overripe bananas are naturally sweeter and make the bread extra moist.
  • Don’t over-mix – Stir just until the ingredients are combined to keep the loaf tender.
  • Test for doneness – Insert a toothpick in the center; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter), it’s ready!
  • Freezing – If you want to freeze this bread, I recommend freezing the entire loaf. It will last longer and not dry out unlike if you froze slices.

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This rich and indulgent Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a chocolate lover’s dream! Made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and two kinds of chocolate chips, this moist and decadent loaf bakes to perfection in just over an hour.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • 5 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Using a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment; mash the bananas in the bowl then mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar on medium-low speed for 30 seconds. Turn the mixer off, using a silicone spatula scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then, add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix again for 30 seconds.
  • Then, add in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then pour in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Using the silicone spatula, spread the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the ½ cup of mini chocolate chips on to the top of banana bread.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes clean.
  • Remove the banana bread from the oven. Let rest in pan for 30 minutes, then remove to a plate to continue cooling.

Notes

  • Freezing – If you want to freeze this bread, I recommend freezing the entire loaf. It will last longer and not dry out unlike if you froze slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg
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Slow Cooker Boozy Peppermint Hot Cocoa

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Entertain this winter with an easy and no-fuss recipe for slow cooker boozy peppermint hot cocoa. Rich hot chocolate laced with peppermint schnapps. This is the ultimate adult hot cocoa recipe.

Slow Cooker Boozy Peppermint Hot Cocoa

The cold weather has officially arrived. Warm-up by making my slow cooker boozy peppermint hot cocoa! That’s right, you read correctly you can actually make hot cocoa in the slow cooker. This method of cooking hot cocoa is ideal for entertaining large parties. The cocoa will stay warm and your guest can ladle cups of piping hot cocoa as they desire. I love making homemade hot chocolate but when I have to make it for a crowd I don’t like making it on the stove top.

For one, I don’t like to cook while I have guest at my home. I like to enjoy my guest not slave in the kitchen while they are enjoying themselves. I want to enjoy myself too! I find that making the hot cocoa in the slow cooker is pretty much a “set it and forget it” type recipe (as are most slow cooker recipes). A few stirs, and that’s it!

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How to Host a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Party

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This is post is sponsored by LINDT & SPRÜNGLI (USA) Inc. As always all opinions are my own.

How to Host a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Party #LindtPairing

If you love dark chocolate and love wine then you are going to love todays post. Not only am I going to show you how to host the perfect wine and chocolate pairing party, but I have a pretty sweet giveaway, too! Last month, LINDT contacted me and asked me if I wanted to host a wine and chocolate pairing party… um yeah! I didn’t think twice when the opportunity came about. I love Lindt EXCELLENCE chocolate and I drink J. Lohr Estates wine often. It was a match made in heaven. When I started to think about where and when to host this event I decided this would be the ideal event for my brother in-law’s 35th birthday. He is a huge fan of J. Lohr Estates wine and of course loves dark chocolate. My mother in-law and husband had been hard at work on the menu and when I told them I would add in and do a little wine and chocolate pairing after dinner they both got excited. We kept it secret from everyone attending and when the rest of our family and a few friends arrived they are were all shocked and super excited. And also asking when we could start the wine and chocolate tasting! If you follow me on Instagram then you got a sneak peak of the wine and chocolate pairings we indulged on over the weekend.

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Here are a few tips on how to host a successful wine and chocolate pairing party:

  1. Set-up everything before your guest arrive. This is a given, but to be honest nothing like running around while guest are arriving to your home. I set this up as soon as I arrived to my mother in-laws house so I wasn’t trying to set up the party while everyone was arriving and/or already at the house.
  2. Don’t forget to chill your wine. As soon as I arrived to my mother in-laws I placed all the bottles of the wine in the wine fridge (my mother in-law is quite the wine connoisseur). Red’s went in the red area and whites in the white area. Give them a few hours to get to the correct temperature. If you don’t have a wine fridge you can place your whites in a regular refrigerator and I like to place the reds in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before drinking. But it’s all preference.
  3. Remove the foil from the bottles prior to the party starting. This will help cut down on time wasted tending to wine bottles and give you more time to tend to your guest.
  4. If at all possible have both red and white wine glasses available. I didn’t have this option, so everyone drank from the single glass I gave them. But if you have enough glasses pair the correct glasses with the correct style of wines.
  5. Have a “dump” bucket available for guest. This is good to have at your table in case your guest don’t decide to drink the sampling of wine you pour for them. Most of my guest would go to the kitchen and rinse out their glasses before we moved on to the next wine.
  6. Keep it casual. Most people are intimidated by wine–not so much by chocolate. So keep it casual. It will make your guest feel more welcomed and they will be interested and not intimidated about learning about the wine and chocolate pairings.
  7. Do your homework. Learn about what wines pair well with what chocolates. You can learn about the five J. Lohr Estates and Lindt EXCELLENCE Chocolates we paired for our party below.

How to Host a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Party

My guest were excited to learn more about Lindt EXCELLENCE and how it allows you to elevate yourself to the ultimate chocolate pleasure experience. I think everyone has heard about the Lindt Master Swiss Chocolatier’s. Every single piece of chocolate is created by the Lindt Master Swiss Chocolatier’s unmatched expertise to perfectly combine the most refined intense dark chocolate and the finest ingredients into thin shapes. After we were done with dinner we all headed to the formal dining room where I had our party set-up. Everyone found a spot at the table. My husband is currently installing wood floors for his parents so we all stood around the table (hence the concrete in the background in the above picture). We kept our party super casual. Everyone had been swimming earlier in the day–no one was dressed up. I think it’s important to keep it casual when dealing with wine. Especially for those who might enjoy drinking an occasional glass but feel intimidated. For the purpose of our party and by the request from some of my guest they asked that I not photograph their faces, so I respected their wishes!

Lindt EXCELLENCE Pineapple paired with J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay

Lindt EXCELLENCE Pineapple paired with J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay

This by far was my favorite pairing of the evening. The brand new EXCELLENCE Pineapple was delicious. I’m so glad I have a bar leftover from our party because I’ve been eating a square each day as a little daily indulgence. At least half of my guest loved this pairing the best as well!

Lindt EXCELLENCE Pineapple paired with J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay

Here is what you need to know about this wine and chocolate pairing: Bright aromas of apples, pears and lemons in this rich, well-balanced Chardonnay pair perfectly with the naturally sweet pineapple and roasted hazelnut pieces in the EXCELLENCE Pineapple bar, providing a delightful finish of caramel and cream. EXCELLENCE Pineapple, masterfully made to pair perfectly with Chardonnay, provides the perfect pairing for lovers of both Chardonnay and dark chocolate.

Lindt EXCELLENCE Intense Orange paired with J. Lohr Estates Bay Mist White Riesling

Lindt EXCELLENCE Intense Orange paired with J. Lohr Estates Bay Mist White Riesling

The EXCELLENCE Intense Orange is intense and full of flavor. It paired beautifully with our second wine of the night. Reislings are on the sweeter side and worked well with this chocolate. It was a toss up as to who loved this pairing, but the end result–everyone was happy they got to try the two together.

Here is what you need to know about this wine and chocolate pairing: Enticing notes of lychee, pear and orange are present in this bright and luscious wine. It is the ideal match for the sweet citrus profile and equally complex EXCELLENCE Intense Orange. Full fruit flavors and a balanced seam of refreshing acidity work in harmony to create perfection!

Lindt EXCELLENCE Sea Salt paired with J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir

Lindt EXCELLENCE Sea Salt paired with J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir

This was my husband’s favorite pairing of the night. He loved the sea salt in the EXCELLENCE chocolate.

Here is what you need to know about this wine and chocolate pairing: The fresh ripe berries in this wine are accompanied by a touch of earth and brown sugar that complement the sharpness of the Fleur de Sel and sweet cacao characteristics of EXCELLENCE A Touch of Sea Salt. Together they invoke flavors reminiscent of fresh cream, butter and finish with a pleasant tanginess.

Lindt EXCELLENCE Chili paired with J. Lohr Estates South Ridge Syrah

Lindt EXCELLENCE Chili paired with J. Lohr Estates South Ridge Syrah

You have to like spicy food to like the EXCELLENCE Chili! Just keep that in mind with this pairing.

Here is what you need to know about this wine and chocolate pairing: This is an elegant red wine with deep, rich fruit aromas and flavors of pomegranate, blueberry and prune with a spicy finish. Experience it with EXCELLENCE Chili, a fine aromatic sweet dark chocolate perfumed with premium red chili. Enjoyed together they create spicy warmth that bursts onto the palate.

Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa paired with J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon

Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa paired with J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon

Everyone decided to clink glasses one last time since we were on our last pairing.

Here is what you need to know about this wine and chocolate pairing: Ripe aromas of blueberry and black plum meld with a bouquet of chocolate and hazelnut in this superb wine. Pair it with the balanced and rich EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa, which features notes of tobacco, leather and roasted nuts. They are a match in both depth and body and finish with a creaminess that coats the palate.

Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark Assortment

The next time you want to host a party think about how you can master the art of refinement, and host your very own wine and chocolate pairing party. All of my guest got to go home with a bag of Lindt EXCELLENCE Dark Assortment bags of chocolate as well as a chocolate bar or two of their choice.

Everyone had a great time. The next day, my father in-law was still talking about how much he loved the wine and chocolate pairing party. And then insisted that my mother in-law start opening up multiple bottles at a time so he can have his own wine tasting.

Now, for the giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a Lindt Chocolate Gift Box (retailed at $45)! All you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter widget below for a chance to win. United States residents only, must be 18 years of age or older. One winner will be selected at random. If the widget does not load, please click on the link to enter.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

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My Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake is semi-homemade using store bought ice cream, crushed chocolate wafers, hot fudge and homemade whipped cream piped on top. Making an ice cream cake at home is easier then you might think!

Top view of a slice of peanut butter chocolate ice cream cake on a plate with a whole cake next to it.

I’ve always enjoyed store bought ice cream cakes. That was until I figured out how to make my own. My easy recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake uses store bought ice cream which helps make this easy to put together. I originally made this cake for my dad’s Birthday. Prior to cutting into this cake I did ask my mom if she thought my dad would mind that a slice was missing. She assured me he would be grateful for the cake even if a slice was missing!

Directions

How to Assemble an Ice Cream Cake

  • Remove ice cream from freezer and let thaw for 30 minutes.
  • Using a spring form pan place 2 pints of chocolate ice cream in the bottom of the pan; smoothing it to an even level.
  • In a large zip lock baggie place the entire package of chocolate wafers in the bag and smash them until they are fine crumbs. Add the entire bag of crumbs to the spring form pan, smoothing them out to an even layer.
  • Followed by the one and a half cups of Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce (smoothed). Carefully add 1 pint of peanut butter ice cream to the top layer and smooth out. Place the spring form pan uncovered in the freezer while you make the whipped cream.

How to Make Whipped Cream

  • Using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer attach the whisk attachment. Begin beating the heavy cream on medium speed. Once the cream begins to thicken add the powdered sugar, and once incorporated bump the speed to high for a good minute or two. Add the whipped cream to a piping bag with tip.

How to Pipe Whipped Cream

Top view of a slice of peanut butter chocolate ice cream cake missing with peanut butter cups on the side.
  • Remove the ice cream cake out of the freezer and begin piping the whipped cream on to the cake (in whatever design you’d like). Once the cake top is covered with whipped cream place back in the freezer for 1 hour so that the cream will begin to harden.
  • Remove from the freezer, add mini peanut butter cups on top. Then place plastic wrap and tin foil over the top of the cake and freeze for at least 6 hours prior to serving.

FAQs

How do you frost an ice cream cake?

I always prefer to use whipped cream to frost my ice cream cakes. You can spread on the whipped cream on top or pipe like I did with a large piping tip.

How many people does a 9-inch spring-form pan serve?

You can get typically 12 servings for a 9″ springform cake pans.

Will ice cream cake melt in the fridge?

Yes, an ice cream cake must be stored in the freezer to ensure it does not melt. It is okay to place in the refrigerator about 30-60 minutes before you are ready to serve it.

What is a springform pan?

A springform cake pan features a removable bottom insert and sides that can be sealed like walls around the removable bottom.

How long should I thaw an ice cream for before cutting?

I like to bring the ice cream cake out up to 15 minutes before serving. Any more then that and you risk to starting to melt.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making homemade ice cream cake.

  • Freeze – Store the cake up to one week in the freezer.
  • Yields – This recipe yields 12 slices.
  • Whipped Cream – You’ll want to watch your whipped cream. You’ll know its done when you pull the top of the mixer back and the cream sticks to the whisk.
  • Peanut Butter Cups – I like to use mini peanut butter cups, but you can also use large ones cut in half if you desire.
  • Piping Tip – For this recipe I used the 1M Open Star Piping Tip. Looking for more piping techniques? Check out my How to Pipe Canned Frosting post.
  • Spring-Form Pan – I used a 9″ spring-form pan for this ice cream cake. This is needed so you can easily remove the cake from the pan.

Ice Cream Recipes

A slice of peanut butter chocolate ice cream cake on two white plates stacked with a fork on the side.

Still craving more ice cream? You can check out my 100+ Ice Cream Recipes post or check out a few of my favorites below.

If you make this peanut butter ice cream cake recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

My Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake is semi-homemade using store bought ice cream, crushed chocolate wafers, hot fudge and homemade whipped cream piped on top. Making an ice cream cake at home is easier then you might think!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 635kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Spring Form Pan
  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 pints Chocolate Ice Cream
  • 1 9 oz package of Famous Chocolate Wafers
  • 1-½ cups Hot Fudge Sauce
  • 1 pint Peanut Butter Ice Cream w/ Chopped Peanut Butter Cups
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 12 Mini Peanut Butter Cups for garnish

Instructions

Assembling Ice Cream Cake

  • Remove ice cream from freezer and let thaw for 30 minutes.
  • Using a spring form pan place 2 pints of chocolate ice cream in the bottom of the pan; smoothing it to an even level.
  • In a large zip lock baggie place the entire package of chocolate wafers in the bag and smash them until they are fine crumbs. Add the entire bag of crumbs to the spring form pan, smoothing them out to an even layer.
  • Followed by the one and a half cups of hot fudge sauce (smoothed). Carefully add 1 pint of peanut butter ice cream to the top layer and smooth out. Place the spring form pan uncovered in the freezer while you make the whipped cream.

Make Whipped Cream

  • Using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer attach the whisk attachment. Begin beating the heavy cream on medium speed. Once the cream begins to thicken add the powdered sugar, and once incorporated bump the speed to high for a good minute or two. Add the whipped cream to a piping bag with tip.

Pipe Whipped Cream

  • Remove the ice cream cake out of the freezer and begin piping the whipped cream on to the cake (in whatever design you'd like). Once the cake top is covered with whipped cream place back in the freezer for 1 hour so that the cream will begin to harden.
  • Remove from the freezer, add mini peanut butter cups on top. Then place plastic wrap and tin foil over the top of the cake and freeze for at least 6 hours prior to serving.

Notes

  • Freeze – Store the cake up to one week in the freezer.
  • Yields – This recipe yields 12 slices.
  • Whipped Cream – You’ll want to watch your whipped cream. You’ll know its done when you pull the top of the mixer back and the cream sticks to the whisk.
  • Peanut Butter Cups – I like to use mini peanut butter cups, but you can also use large ones cut in half if you desire.
  • Piping Tip – For this recipe I used the 1M Open Star Piping Tip.
  • Spring-Form Pan – I used a 9″ spring-form pan for this ice cream cake. This is needed so you can easily remove the cake from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg
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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce comes together in under a half hour with a few staple ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator. You’ll never want to buy hot fudge from the store again, once you make your own.

If you love to make homemade ice cream you will love learning how to make your very own homemade hot fudge sauce! Hot fudge has always been one of those indulgence that I don’t get often enough; maybe once or twice a year. That is until I started making my own. Now I keep a jar on hand or even better whip some hot fudge up if I know we are going to have ice cream sundaes for dessert.

I remember as a kid going out for ice cream once a month, and if I didn’t get a soft serve ice cream cone dipped in rainbow sprinkles or hard chocolate shell. I got a decadent ice cream sundae with vanilla ice cream, thick whipped cream, a maraschino cherry on top , oh and don’t forget the thick and ultra rich hot fudge sauce. That’s what I really wanted–forget all the other components to the sundae–I just wanted the hot fudge!

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Chocolate Covered Football Strawberries

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Every year around football season I see people make these strawberries. They are super easy, yet, if you don’t have a steady hand and/or the write piping materials your footballs will be a tad messy. I had never made them before, but had always wanted to. I used a cream cheese frosting to pipe on the lines, and that’s why they turned into a hot mess. I would highly recommend using a white chocolate that will harden up. In any event… the “footballs” were delicious! 
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Prep: 10 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup chocolate discs for melting
  • 12 large strawberries
  • ¼ cup white chocolate discs for piping laces

Directions: 

1. Rinse your strawberries very well, and pat dry with a paper towel. 
2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate discs in 30 second increments, until melted. Stir in between each 30 second heating. Once the chocolate is melted, carefully dip each strawberry in the chocolate, covering the entire strawberry minus the green stem. Place the chocolate covered strawberry on parchment paper and let dry. 
3. Once the strawberries are dried, melt a ¼ cup of white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, then place in a zip lock baggy. Cut off the tip of the baggy and pipe “laces” onto each strawberry. Refrigerate until ready to serve! 

Chocolate-Coconut Cake

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While planning the menu for my Thai Kitchen House Party the other week the first thing I honestly thought of was dessert. I was honestly concnerned. I never eat dessert when I go out to Thai restaurants and didn’t think that there would be too many desserts out there to make. Boy was I wrong! When I went on the Thai Kitchen website and clicked on “desserts” I found a variety of options. I’ll be honest I’m not a big fan of coconut but wanted to give this cake a try for a number of reasons. 1. It’s chocolate… you can’t go wrong with that. 2. It looked relatively easy to make (given the fact that I was going to be cooking a ton of food I wanted something that I could bake ahead of time and not have to deal with it on the evening of the party. 

After reading the recipe in more detail I realized I needed a bundt pan. As soon as I realized this I started digging through a few of my cabinets. I received a bundt pan as a wedding shower gift back in May of 2008 and had never used it. I finally was given the opportunity to use it! I immediately got it out of it’s box, washed it, and was ready to start baking. I made the cake the night before my house party and then the chocolate glaze the day of. I will admit that the directions on the Thai Kitchen site were a bit confusing (and I didn’t realize that the ¼ cup of toasted coconut was suppose to go on top and not inside the cake until after I was on the last step the day of the party, so I’ve added it into my directions because it tasted delicious). I’ve rewrote the directions to how I feel they should read! The coconut is very subtle and the cake is  super decadent (even if it did come from a box). The chocolate glaze is what really makes this cake! Don’t skimp! On a side note; I did contemplate on making my own chocolate fudge batter, but I just ran out of time and a $1 cake batter mix was just going to have to work! I hope you’ll try this recipe out–it’s delicious! 

*Make sure you enter into the Thai Kitchen giveaway. 

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Serves: 16

Cake Ingredients:
  • 1 package (18-¼oz) chocolate fudge or devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 can (14 oz) Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, well stirred
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted



*Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut, toasted


directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small frying pan toast ¼ cup coconut. 

2. Mix cake mix, coconut milk, toasted coconut flakes, eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.




3. Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack. Cool completely.
4. (The following day in my case) Prepare glaze by mixing sugar, milk and butter in small saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to boil on medium heat and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon vanilla until chips are melted. 
5.  In a small frying pan toast the remaining ¼ cup coconut. Spoon glaze over cooled cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Let the glaze set onto the cake (I put the cake in the fridge for a few hours until the party). 


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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

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This has always been my absolute favorite ice cream to consume. Whether it be hot outside or just a bad day this ice cream can always put me in a better mood! Although this ice cream was a little more labor intensive than the other ice creams I’ve made it was beyond worth it. I can honestly say that this ice cream blows Ben & Jerry’s out of the water. I don’t think I will ever purchase Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream from the store again. My favorite part of the ice cream is the cookie dough, and since you control how much goes in the sky is the limit. I did restrain myself from making it all cookie dough and no ice cream; however, there were massive chunks and everyone who consumed it at my Bull’s-Eye Bold Sauce BBQ house party LOVED it… it was the one flavor that was gone by the end of the night! This recipe will definitely make more than enough cookie dough. I was able to make a dozen or so cookies from the left over dough. Adapted from  Food Network

Prep Day Before: 15 minutes + 8 hours to chill

Next Day: 30 minutes 
Makes: 2 quarts

 

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough:

  • 8 ounces (2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Ice Cream Base:

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 9 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Make the Cookie Dough: Cream the butter in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand-held beater) until soft and fluffy. Add both sugars and mix. Add the vanilla and 1 egg and mix. Add the remaining egg and mix. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix. Add the chips and mix just until just combined.
  2. Using your hands, roll the dough into a long thin rope; then cut into small bits. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Make the Ice Cream Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half, cream, and vanilla, whisking occasionally, to make sure the mixture doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes. Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a thin stream, whisk half of the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Then pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan containing the rest of the cream mixture.
  4. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. At 160 degrees F., the mixture will give off a puff of steam. When the mixture reaches 180 degrees F, it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. (If you don’t have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough.) When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat.
  5. Meanwhile, put 2 handfuls of ice cubes in the bottom of a bowl, and add cold water to cover. Rest a smaller bowl in the ice water. Pour the cream mixture through a fine sieve (to remove the vanilla bean pieces and cinnamon sticks) into the smaller bowl. Chill for 3 hours.
  6. Freeze the cream mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Meanwhile, put a bowl in the freezer. When the ice cream is frozen, remove the bowl from the freezer, and transfer the ice cream to it. Fold in the chocolate chip cookie dough (you may not need all of it). Pack the ice cream into sealable containers and return to the freezer. (Make cookies: bake any leftover dough in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.)

Valentines Day Desserts – 77 Sweet Treats

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I’ve rounded up the very best Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) to help you complete your Valentine’s Day with those you love!

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Nothing screams Valentine’s Day more to me then a good dessert split of course with those you love. Whether you are celebrating with your sweetie, your family, or maybe a Galentine’s Day with your gal pal’s. My hope is that you will find a dessert meant for you. I have broken down my 85 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes into drinks, treats, fruits, chocolates, cakes, cookies and more! You can click below to jump to the section you feel most comfortable with or even better, browse through the entire list!

Valentine’s Day Dessert Table of contents

FAQs

Can I prepare these desserts in advance?

Absolutely! Many of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to spend more quality time with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Check each recipe for specific make-ahead instructions.

Are there any gluten-free or vegan options?

Yes, we’ve included a variety of dessert recipes suitable for different dietary preferences. Look out for symbols indicating gluten-free, vegan, or other special considerations.

How can I adjust serving sizes for a romantic dinner for two?

Most recipes include serving size information, and you can easily adjust quantities to fit your needs. Additionally, we’ll provide tips on how to scale down recipes without sacrificing flavor.

What are some creative presentation ideas for Valentine’s desserts?

Elevate the presentation of your desserts by adding a romantic touch. We’ll share ideas for garnishes, plating suggestions, and how to use edible flowers or heart-shaped molds for that extra special touch.

Tips and Tricks

  • Temperature Matters: Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation and a smoother texture in your desserts.
  • Invest in Quality Ingredients: Using high-quality chocolate, vanilla, and other ingredients will significantly enhance the flavor of your desserts.
  • Precision in Measurements: Baking is a science. Invest in a good set of measuring cups and spoons, and follow the recipe measurements accurately for the best results.
  • Master the Art of Melting Chocolate: Learn the proper techniques for melting chocolate to avoid seizing and achieve a glossy, smooth texture.
  • Experiment with Flavors: Don’t be afraid to add a unique twist to classic recipes. A hint of lavender, a splash of liqueur, or a sprinkle of sea salt can elevate your desserts to the next level.

Valentines at Home Ideas

  • Setting the Mood: Create a cozy ambiance with soft lighting, romantic music, and perhaps a glass of wine to complement your dessert experience.
  • Gift-Worthy Treats: Explore recipes that are not only delicious but also suitable for gifting. We’ll suggest packaging ideas and how to make your treats gift-ready.
  • DIY Decorations: Personalize your desserts with DIY decorations. We’ll share simple ideas for creating edible decorations that add a loving touch to your Valentine’s Day sweets.

Get ready to embark on a sweet journey with our 77 Valentine’s Day dessert recipes. From classic indulgences to unique twists, this collection is designed to make your celebration memorable. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let the baking magic begin!

Valentine’s Day Dessert Drink Recipes

You can’t forget the drinks on Valentine’s Day! I have both non-alcohol and alcohol filled libations below. If you happen to have leftover red velvet cake you MUST try my Red Velvet Cake Milkshakes.

Love Potion Drink

Love Potion Drink
This love potion drink is a fun and delicious cocktail recipe that is perfect for Valentines Day. Serve these romantic love potion cocktails for date night!
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Sweetheart Strawberry Milkshake

Sweetheart Strawberry Milkshake
Grab a couple straws and sip a pretty, pink strawberry milkshake with your sweetheart. Homemade strawberry ice cream and fresh strawberries, along with a dark chocolate drip covered in sprinkles is sure to be Cupid’s
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Red Velvet Cake Milkshakes

Use up leftover red velvet cake, chocolate ice cream and milk to make the most delectable red velvet cake milkshake.
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Cupid Float Valentine’s Day Drink

Cupid Float Valentine’s Day Drink
Cupid floats are a simple Valentine’s Day drink idea that everyone is sure to LOVE!
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Pink Starburst Shots and Cocktails

Pink Starburst Shots and Cocktails
Pink Starburst Shots and Cocktails taste just like a pink Starburst! They are made with watermelon puckers, vanilla vodka, and sweet and sour
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Lovebug Cocktail

Lovebug Cocktail
Lovebug Cocktail – A gorgeous and bright Valentine’s Day cocktail! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, it’s great to make for your lovebug!
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Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate

Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate
Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate is made with strawberries, white chocolate, and warm milk. It’s a delicious treat, and a yummy way to get in more fruit!
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Valentine’s Day Cocktail – Cupid’s Arrow

Valentine’s Day Cocktail - Cupid’s Arrow
Whether dating, married or single, this Valentine’s Day cocktail is an excellent option that will add a bit of decadence to your day so be sure to try it!
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Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail
A delicious and beautiful Champagne Cocktail made with juice, liqueur and fresh fruit. Mix and match your favorite flavors to create your perfect drink!
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Chocolate Martini Recipe

Chocolate Martini Recipe
Sweet, delicious, and just the right amount of boozy, this easy Chocolate Martini Recipe needs only 3 ingredients: Godiva liqueur, vodka, and half-and-half.
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Sparkling Raspberry Martini

Sparkling Raspberry Martini
Sparkling Raspberry Martini made with raspberry vodka, LaMarca prosecco, fresh raspberries, and raspberry syrup.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini
A Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini makes the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail! This creamy drink has fresh strawberry puree, chocolate and strawberry vodka, and a chocolate covered strawberry garnishment. A festive, red sugar sprinkle rim tops
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Red Velvet Martinis

Red Velvet Martinis
Red Velvet Martinis made with Baileys are like cake in a glass! When thinking of the perfect dessert why not have your cake and drink it too!
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Valentine’s Day: Strawberries and Champagne Margarita

Valentine’s Day: Strawberries and Champagne Margarita
Put a twist on the classic margarita for Valentine’s Day with a strawberries and champagne margarita!
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Valentine’s Day Simple Treat Recipes

If you have kids or maybe just looking for a simple treat to make. I love to let my kids help make my Valentine’s Day Snack Mix. My list of Valentine’s Day Treat Recipes should be everything you need!

Valentine’s Day Snack Mix

Top view of a glass bowl filled with various red, pink, and white snacks.
Make your little valentine a mix of healthy and sweet snacks all combined in one large bowl to create the ultimate Valentine Snack Mix recipe.
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Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bark Valentines

Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bark Valentines
Indulge in the perfect harmony of sweet and salty with our Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bark Valentines – a delightful treat that will make your taste buds dance with joy this Valentine's Day!
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Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Heart

Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Heart
An no bake peanut butter cheese ball shaped like a heart and decorated in sprinkles for Valentine’s Day. Peanut M&Ms are crushed and added to this easy dessert.
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Easy Valentine’s Day Saltine Toffee

Easy Valentine’s Day Saltine Toffee
You can’t resist the salty + sweet goodness of Valentine’s Day Saltine Toffee! This easy & addictive candy is perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
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Easy Valentine’s Day Bark

Easy Valentine’s Day Bark
For an easy and fun Valentine’s Day treat, make a batch of Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark! This no-bake recipe is perfect for kids or that someone special.
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STRAWBERRY VALENTINE CHEX MIX

STRAWBERRY VALENTINE CHEX MIX
Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix is a delicious snack treat that is fun to make and perfectly festive for Valentine’s Day! White chocolate coated Chex Mix cereal with added candies make the perfect sweet treat to share and eat. If you are in love with Valentine’s Day Desserts, find more of our favorite…
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Heart Hug Pretzels | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Heart Hug Pretzels | Chelsea’s Messy Apron
4 simple to make and cute Valentine’s Day Treats! Each recipe requires 3 ingredients or less to make! Video tutorial included.
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Cupid Popcorn: Easy Valentine’s Day Recipe and Treat Idea

Cupid Popcorn: Easy Valentine’s Day Recipe and Treat Idea
Need a festive and easy Valentine’s Day recipe? Cupid Popcorn is a fun and delicious treat idea. Make it with your kids to enjoy as a family or bag it up to give as valentine gifts to friends, neighbors or school classmates.
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Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats

Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats
These Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats are the perfect easy homemade treats for Valentine’s Day! Recipe from thebusybaker.ca!
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Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops

Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops
These cute Valentine’s Day Oreo pops take only a few minutes to make, and they make a great classroom treat idea for your friends! My favorite Creative Foodie friends and I have whipped up some
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Valentine’s Day Fruit Recipes

If you love fruit, you’ll love these fruit filled recipes I have either created or found just for you! For an easy berry recipe try my Raspberry Fool, Berry Crostata, or even Individual Cherry Almond Crisps!

Raspberry Fool

5 shot glasses filled with cream and raspberries.
Simple, quick, and delicious! This Raspberry Fool recipe is the perfect light summer treat, or honestly great for any time of year. The vibrant colors alone will wow anyone who tries it!
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VALENTINE’S STRAWBERRY PUFF HEARTS

VALENTINE’S STRAWBERRY PUFF HEARTS
RECIPE VALENTINE’S STRAWBERRY PUFF HEARTS written by @juliarecipes Are you running late for Valentine’s sweet treats, like me? Don’t worry, I got you covered. Oh let me tell you a little story. I love to
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Easy Cherry Mousse Napoleons

Easy Cherry Mousse Napoleons
Easy Cherry Mousse Napoleons! This gorgeous dessert, consisting of layers of store bought puff pastry and a simple creamy cherry filling, comes together quickly. A fancy fake-out!
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Berry Crostata

Make the delicious semi-homemade Berry Crostata recipe as an easy brunch pastry or weeknight dessert. Seven ingredients is all that it takes and 30 minutes time you'll be dining on an open-faced pie!
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Individual Cherry Almond Crisps

Two red mini ramekins with cherry crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Individual Cherry Almond Crisps are a delicious seasonal summer recipe made with fresh pitted cherries topped with a buttery crisp topping. This delicious dessert recipe comes together in one hours time. Don't forget the ice cream to serve on top of this flavorful dessert crisp!
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Easy Valentine Dessert Shooters

Easy Valentine Dessert Shooters
Looking for a light, easy Valentine dessert after a decadent meal? These five minute shooters are a simple, fresh and sweet treat!
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Recipes

If your Valentine loves chocolate you’ll love over a dozen of these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Recipes. Homemade Dark Chocolate Truffles are a personal favorite. You also can’t go wrong with these Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

Dark Chocolate Truffles

White plate filled with 6 chocolate truffles in white liners.
Rich decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles seem like they would be difficult to make. In fact, these ganache based chocolate treats are just the opposite. Naturally, gluten free and made up of only 4 ingredients. The rich filling comes together in minutes. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for the mixture to chill so you can roll them into balls.
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Strawberry & Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cups – The Kitchen Prep Blog

Strawberry & Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cups - The Kitchen Prep Blog
Strawberry & Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cups! Silky chocolate ganache & fresh strawberries make these cookie cups ideal for Valentine’s Day!
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4-Ingredient Nutella Brownies

4-Ingredient Nutella Brownies
This easy, family-favorite recipe for 4-ingredient chocolate Nutella brownies makes fudgy, gooey and irresistible brownies in under 30 minutes.
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Brownies with Chocolate Chips

Two brownies stacked on top of each other sitting on a yellow napkin.
Have a sweet tooth and are in need of a quick dessert? My Brownies with Chocolate Chips recipe is rich, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. This homemade brownie recipe is easy-to-make, has a rich fudgy middle, and made completely from scratch in less then 45 minutes time.
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Valentine White Chocolate Bark Bites

Valentine White Chocolate Bark Bites
This heart-shaped dessert is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Delicious Valentine White Chocolate Bark Bites are an easy no-bake recipe to celebrate the holiday.
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Valentine’s Day S’mores Recipe

Valentine’s Day S’mores Recipe
These Valentine S’more Bites are a delicious treat that are super simple to make! These are super easy to make and require only 4 simple ingredients.
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Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Learn how to make perfect chocolate covered strawberries! Learn the tricks for how to melt chocolate & how to dip and decorate strawberries!
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Chocolate & Date Healthy Valentine’s Day Truffles

Chocolate & Date Healthy Valentine’s Day Truffles
Only 4 Ingredients! Chocolate & Date Healthy Valentine’s Day Truffles
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Recipe for Peanut Butter Cups

Recipe for Peanut Butter Cups
This recipe for Peanut Butter Cups makes great gifts and are super easy to make! Add sprinkles to the tops for a fun holiday treat, wrap them up and give as gifts, or add to the dessert table. Have you ever made Peanut Butter Cups?…
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Easy Valentine’s Day Fudge Recipe

Easy Valentine’s Day Fudge Recipe
This easy Valentine’s Day Fudge recipe has a creamy white chocolate base that’s studded with sprinkles, and has a hint of sugar cookie.
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Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Sticks

Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Sticks
Quick and easy Valentine’s Day treats – heart hot chocolate sticks! These would make a perfect gift for friends, family, neighbors & teachers!
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If you love cookies you’ll love all the Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes I’ve found just for you. My red velvet butter cookies are cake like in texture and adored by my kids. You can’t go wrong with these Conversation Heart Cookie Bars

Heart Shaped Cookie Boxes

Heart Shaped Cookie Boxes
Heart-shaped Cookie Boxes are almond-scented sugar cookies stacked to hide a sweet surprise inside. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion. Valentine’s Day has always been a special holiday since KB and
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Conversation Heart Cookie Bars

Conversation Heart Cookie Bars
Conversation Heart Cookie Bars! A soft, vanilla bean cookie base topped with sweet buttercream. The sweetest way to express yourself this Valentine’s Day!
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Valentine’s Day Cookies

Valentine’s Day Cookies
Homemade Valentine’s Day cookies are the best way to show your love. Give someone special a custom heart-shaped cookie and add a personalized message.
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Red Velvet Butter Cookies

Top view of a baking sheet and white plate filled with red cookies.
If you love red velvet cake you’ll love this recipe for Red Velvet Butter Cookies. Melt in your mouth buttery cookies with all the flavors of red velvet cake.
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3 Ingredients Valentine Crunch Cookies

3 Ingredients Valentine Crunch Cookies
Only 10 minutes to make these easy chocolate dipped cookies using wafer cookies dipped in chocolate then topped with pretty sprinkles. These treats are so festive and fun! #nobakecookies #valentine
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Heart Cookies

Heart Cookies
These heart cookies are the ultimate treat for Valentine’s Day! Heart shaped sugar cookies are dipped in dark chocolate and coated in festive sprinkles for snack that’s perfect for classroom parties or that special someone in your life. These cookies are great for packaging up as gifts and can even …
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Valentine Shortbread Cookies

Valentine Shortbread Cookies
These rich and buttery Valentine Shortbread Cookies are so fun for Valentine’s Day! Simple enough that the kids can help, and so delicious too! Are you excited for Valentine’s Day? It is my favorite holiday! We go all out at my house… I decorate the living room with heart garlands, make a delicious …
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Valentine Cookies

Valentine Cookies
Valentine Cookies are made with a simple sugar cookie base and are dipped in white and dark chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (for a great, crunchy texture) or sprinkles. These are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
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Valentine Cookies

Valentine Cookies
These show-stopping pink and white striped Valentine cookies have a touch of sparkle thanks to some pink sanding sugar and make for a perfect treat!
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
When it comes to sugar cookie recipes, this one will make you see red, in a good way! Red velvet sugar cookies are perfect any time of year and take only 20 minutes to make. Why Red Velvet? I…
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Baked by Rachel » Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies

Baked by Rachel » Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies
Classic homemade sugar cookies with a fun marbled twist for Valentine’s Day. A festive treat for the entire family!
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Valentine’s Day Cupcake Recipes

If you like cupcakes and want more cupcake ideas. I have over a dozen Valentine’s Day Cupcake Recipes. I personally love my red velvet cheesecake cupcakes!

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES FOR VALENTINES DAY

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES FOR VALENTINES DAY
These chocolate cupcakes for Valentines are full of real chocolate. Filled with cherry jam and topped with real fresh whipped cream.
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XOXO Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

XOXO Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
These XOXO Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are just gorgeous! They’re perfect for a kids Valentine’s Day party or a grown-up soirée too!
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Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Red Velvet Frosting

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Red Velvet Frosting
Decadent dark Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Red Velvet Frosting on top! This chocolate cupcake recipe is so rich and moist is pairs perfectly with the red velvet
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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes with fresh Strawberry Frosting, these Valentine’s Day Cupcakes are filled with flavor and easy to make.
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Chocolate Valentine’s Heart Cupcakes

Chocolate Valentine’s Heart Cupcakes
No matter how many cute, or fancy, or delicious treats I bake… chocolate cupcakes are always on my list of favorites! Whenever my husband requests a treat to bring into his work, or for a special occasion… it’s almost always chocolate cupcakes! And when you top a delicious chocolate cupcake with ri…
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Easy Dessert Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Easy Dessert Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Rich chocolate cherry cupcakes are so fluffy and packed with huge chocolate flavor. This easy dessert is delicately balanced by the tart cherries.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

I've always had a soft spot for cheesecake. I can thank my mother for this, she introduced me to cheesecake at a very young age.

Valentine Heart Cupcakes

Valentine Heart Cupcakes
These Valentine cupcakes are shaped like hearts and covered in white, pink and red frosting. Make these super easy heart shaped treats with this recipe.
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Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes

Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes
Add some spice to your Valentine’s Day celebration with Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes. These fun and festive chocolate cupcakes have a sweet heat frosting from cinnamon candies, colorful confetti sprinkles and heart cupcake topper.
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Valentine Cupcakes – Preppy Kitchen

Valentine Cupcakes - Preppy Kitchen
These lemon Valentine cupcakes are topped with a delicate, silky raspberry Swiss meringue buttercream roses; a deliciously romantic treat!
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Valentine Heart Cupcakes

Valentine Heart Cupcakes
These Valentine cupcakes are shaped like hearts and covered in white, pink and red frosting. Make these super easy heart shaped treats with this recipe.
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Valentine’s Day Cake Recipes

Make your Valentine a cake! I found Valentine’s Day Cake Recipes ranging from beginner to advanced! If your Valentine has a dairy allergy make sure you check out my how to pipe canned frosting. Love cheesecake I have both New York Style and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake recipes.

VALENTINE’S CAKE POPS RECIPE

VALENTINE’S CAKE POPS RECIPE
Valentine cake pops are the best way to say your loved ones, how much you care about them! Make these cake pops for Valentine’s Day.
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How to Pipe Canned Frosting

How to Pipe Canned Frosting
Learn how to pipe canned frosting with my easy hack. Your friends and family will never know the difference and your cake will still look gorgeous!
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Valentine’s Day Cake

Valentine’s Day Cake
This Valentine’s Day Cake with chocolate and strawberry looks like something from a gourmet bakery, but is totally doable at home! Step-by-step video.
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New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Plain cheesecake with a slice of cheesecake missing with strawberries in the background.
This creamy thick New York Style Cheesecake Recipe comes together with fresh ingredients like eggs, cream cheese, and sugar. The graham cracker crust lends a nice buttery yet crunch to the cake. Worried about cracks forming in your cheesecake? Add a sweet sour cream topping that adds an additional layer of flavor and hides the cracks.
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Valentine Cake

Valentine Cake
A moist and zingy raspberry cake filled with white chocolate buttercream and covered in a soft pink ombré of Italian meringue buttercream and dotted with delicate hearts.
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Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake

Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake
Chocolate wafers layered between homemade raspberry whipped cream make this Chocolate Raspberry Icebox cake an easy & impressive dessert!
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Molten Lava Cake for Two

Molten Lava Cake for Two
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake has a warm gooey center that makes you go weak at the the knees! It’s so easy to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes.
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Valentine’s Day Love Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Valentine’s Day Love Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
Our Valentines Day Cake is absolutely beautiful and super tasty! It’s a triple layer pink and white cake with homemade vanilla frosting on top.
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Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Slice of plated Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake in front of remaining cheesecake and bag of chocolate.
A decadent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake covered in a layer of dark chocolate ganache. Topped with fresh raspberries and finely grated dark chocolate.
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Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll

Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll
With raspberry cream filling, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and fresh berries, this Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll is sure to make your Valentine swoon.
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake Tutorial

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake Tutorial
This Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake begins with two layers of fudgy moist chocolate cake and smothered in a creamy chocolate frosting, decorated with beautiful buttercream flowers and finished off with heart-shaped sprinkles.
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Turtle Pie

Blue plate filled with caramel pie with oreo crust and chocolate chips with fork on plate.
Turtle Pie is a delicious no bake caramel flavored cheesecake topped with more chocolate and caramel for the ultimate easy dessert recipe.
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Easy Valentines Day Cake

Easy Valentines Day Cake
You can make this Valentines Day Cake featuring an ombre heart design with these few easy tips. Plus you’ll love this homemade chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream
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Swirl Valentine’s Day Cake!

Swirl Valentine’s Day Cake!
This delicious cake is so easy to make! It uses a boxed mix that you turn half pink with strawberry Jell-O mix for a swirled cake when you cut into. The frosting is canned you drizzle.
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As we wrap up this Valentine’s Day dessert extravaganza, I hope these 77 sweet creations have added a touch of magic to your celebration of love. Whether you’re savoring the classics or trying your hand at a creative twist, may these indulgent treats become a cherished part of your romantic repertoire. From our kitchen to yours, here’s to a day filled with love, sweetness, and unforgettable moments. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

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Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are a fun and colorful twist on the classic marshmallow and cereal treat. Made with Lucky Charms cereal instead of plain rice krispies, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

lucky charms cereal treats cut into cubes, drizzled with green chocolate, and stacked with title text.

Are you looking to add to your families St. Paddy’s Day traditions? These homemade Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are a perfect way to get the kids in the kitchen. I’ll be the first to tell you that you will rarely if ever find a sugary dye-filled cereal in my pantry. But every now and then I’ll be a “fun mom” and let my kids indulge in what kids love to eat… sugar! Since my kids love Rice Krispies Treats I knew they would love to make these festive cereal bar treats with a twist!

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Ingredients

lucky charms cereal treats cut into cubes, drizzled with green chocolate, and stacked on napkin.

Here are all the ingredients you’ll need to make these delicious and easy cereal bars.

  • Salted Butter
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Lucky Charms Cereal
  • Green White Chocolate Melts

Directions

Here are all the directions you’ll need to make these delicious marshmallow treats at home!

Marshmallows and butter melting in a large stock pot being stirred with red spatula.

HEAT – Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Melt butter. Once butter is melted turn off the pot and remove from the heat. Stir in the miniature marshmallows until mostly melted.

Melted marshmallows, butter, and lucky charms cereal in large stock pot being stirred with spatula.

MIX – Add in the Lucky Charms cereal. Stir until full incorporated.

lucky charms cereal mixed with melted butter and marshmallows in glass casserole dish.

POUR – Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the Lucky Charms mixture into the pan. Patting down with the back of a silicone spatula. Then place the additional marshmallow pieces on top.

Closeup top view of lucky charms, melted marshmallows, and butter flattened into glass casserole dish.

TOP – Then place the additional marshmallow pieces on top.

Drizzling green dyed white chocolate on top of Lucky Charms Cereal Treats in casserole dish.

DRIZZLE – Heat the green white chocolate according to package. Drizzle on top of the bars.

ENJOY – Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into 12 equal pieces and enjoy!

FAQs

Hand holding lucky charms treat drizzled with green chocolate up close.

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions when making Lucky Charms cereal bars.

Can you purchase Lucky Charms Marshmallows separately?

Did you know that you can actually just purchase the marshmallows found in Lucky Charms cereal??? I’ve seen them before at specialty candy shops but you can also find them on Amazon! A big old bag of those crunchy sugar-filled dehydrated marshmallows delivered right to your doorstep!

How to store marshmallow treats.

I’ve made a ton of rice krispie treats over the years. I found the best way to store them is in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator. You can store them in the fridge for up to 5-7 days if they actually last that long in your house! The key is an airtight container so that they don’t get stale!

Are lucky charm bars healthy?

Unfortunately, these Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are not healthy as they contained processed sugary cereal mixed with butter and additional marshmallows and topped with melted white chocolate.

Are Lucky Charms cereal bars gluten-free?

Unfortunately, Lucky Charms cereal bars are not gluten-free as they contain whole grain oats, which may contain traces of gluten.

Are Lucky Charms cereal bars suitable for vegetarians/vegans?

Lucky Charms cereal bars contain gelatin, which is an animal-derived ingredient, so they are not suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Tips & Tricks

lucky charms cereal treats cut into cubes, drizzled with green chocolate, and stacked on napkin.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making Lucky Charms cereal bars.

  • White Chocolate Melts – I like to use the White Chocolate Melts that are colored and found at the craft store, Walmart, sometimes Target in the baking area, or even Amazon.
  • Storing – These treats are best stored in an air tight container for up to 3 days. You can store them in the refrigerator or on the counter in a cool location.

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for Kids

closeup of lucky charms cereal treats cut into cubes, drizzled with green chocolate, and stacked.

Here are a few of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes for kids.

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Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are a fun and colorful twist on the classic marshmallow and cereal treat. Made with Lucky Charms cereal instead of plain rice krispies, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 10 ounce Bag of Miniature Marshmallows
  • 5 cups Lucky Charms Cereal + extra marshmallow pieces for topping
  • ¼ cup Green White Chocolate Melts

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Melt butter. Once butter is melted turn off the pot and remove from the heat. Stir in the miniature marshmallows until mostly melted.
  • Add in the Lucky Charms cereal. Stir until full incorporated.
  • Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the Lucky Charms mixture into the pan. Patting down with the back of a silicone spatula. Then place the additional marshmallow pieces on top.
  • Heat the green white chocolate according to package. Drizzle on top of the bars.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into 12 equal pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • White Chocolate Melts – I like to use the White Chocolate Melts that are colored and found at the craft store, Walmart, sometimes Target in the baking area, or even Amazon.
  • Storing – These treats are best stored in an air tight container for up to 3 days. You can store them in the refrigerator or on the counter in a cool location.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg
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Easy Caramel Apple Recipe

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Ever wonder how the heck caramel apples are made? My easy fool-proof Halloween caramel apples recipe takes just an hour to make from start to finish and will impress all the guys and ghouls you know!

8 green apples dipped in caramel, 3 of which are covered in nuts on spiderweb platter with title text.

In the almost 10 years I’ve had Katie’s Cucina I can’t believe I’ve yet to share a recipe for easy caramel apples. We love caramel apples in my house and I try to make them every year come October. It’s a fun treat that we all look forward to.

I strive to share easy and obtainable recipes that anyone can make. From my caramel cream cheese dip to Halloween M&M Cookie Bars. Those recipes and all of my other Halloween recipes are easy to follow and make. I know many people, including myself, may find caramel apples intimidating to make. But they are far from that. I’m sharing all my frequently asked questions and tips and tricks below. My hope is that my Halloween caramel apples recipe is going to be a new family tradition.

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Strawberry Turnovers

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Strawberry turnovers are a delicious and easy brunch pastry or dessert that can be made with store bought frozen puff pastry. They are made in 30 minutes time from just a few ingredients.

6 puff pastry turnovers on a brown parchment paper sprinkled with powdered sugar.

My family loves to enjoy turnovers whether they are for breakfast, brunch, or even an after dinner dessert. Growing up, my mom made apple pear turnovers for dessert. Now as an adult, we tend to eat them more as a breakfast pastry.

Turnovers are a timeless pastry that is perfect for any occasion. This is the ideal semi are made with store bought (frozen) flaky puff pastry and a sweet and tangy strawberry filling. Strawberry turnovers are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries, and you can add other ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or whipped cream. Strawberry turnovers are a delicious and versatile pastry that is sure to please everyone.

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Why this Recipe Works

The ingredients are simple and easy to find. You only need a few basic ingredients to make strawberry turnovers, including store bought puff pastry, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and an egg. You most likely will have most of these ingredients on hand at home.

The recipe is easy to follow. The recipe for fruit-filled turnovers is very straightforward and easy to follow. Even if you are a beginner baker, you should be able to make these turnovers without any problems.

The turnovers are delicious. Strawberry turnovers are simply delicious. The flaky puff pastry is the perfect complement to the sweet strawberry filling. These turnovers are sure to please everyone who tries them.

Ingredients

Ingredients on counter: strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, egg, puff pastry, confectioners' sugar
  • Puff Pastry – One package of store bought frozen puff pastry is all you need. Make sure to thaw in the refrigerator over night OR simply leave out on the counter for about an hour before baking.
  • Strawberries – I like to use fresh strawberries, but frozen are perfectly fine since you cook this down.
  • Sugar – You will need both granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
  • Cornstarch – The cornstarch will thicken the juices of the strawberry which will help hold the filling in place.
  • Water – Water is needed to not only help seal the edges, but also needed for the strawberry mixture. It will help make a thicker glaze when mixed with the cornstarch.
  • Egg – I like to use one egg scrambled to brush on top of the turnover. This helps it achieve that golden brown color.

How to Make Turnovers

Strawberry glaze in a brown pot on the stove top.

First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a sauce pan mix the chopped strawberries together with the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add 2 tablespoons and water and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly to ensure the strawberries don’t burn.

Reduce the heat down to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2-4 minutes or until strawberries start to break down but still remain visible. Once cooked remove from the heat and set to the side.

Four squares of puff pastry on a silpat mat.

Roll out one piece of puff pastry on to a greased silicone, aluminum foil or a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a bench knife (or sharp pairing knife) cut the puff pastry at into 4 even squares.

Four squares of puff pastry with strawberry glaze on top.
Folded over puff pastry with fork tines around the edges.

Add a heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling to one square. Brush water along the edges, and carefully fold in half to create a triangle.

Press the tines of the fork to close the dough. Repeat until both sheets of puff pastry have been used up and all the turnovers are created.

knife making slits in puff pastry triangle.

Carefully transfer the turnover to a greased baking sheet. Using a pairing knife, make a small slit on the top of each of the turnovers, so the heat can escape while baking.

Black silicone brush - brushing egg wash on puff pastry triangles.

Brush each turnover with egg wash.

6 raw triangle dough pastries on a silpat baking mat.

PRO TIP – I can typically fit 6 turnovers (1.5 puff pastry sheets on a large baking tray.

Cooked strawberry turnovers on a baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Don’t worry if some of the filling spills out. It’s normal. This is what my turnovers typically look like after baking.

6 triangle turnovers with confectioners' sugar with strawberries on the side.

Remove the cooked turnovers from the oven and sprinkle with powder sugar. Enjoy immediately (be careful the filling will be HOT) or serve at room temperature.

Recipe FAQs

White platter with 6 turnovers dusted with confectioners' sugar.
Are turnovers a dessert or breakfast?

Turnovers can be eaten for either breakfast or dessert. It depends on your personal preference. Some people prefer to eat them for breakfast because they are a good source of carbohydrates and sugar, which can give you energy in the morning. Others prefer to eat them for dessert because they are sweet and delicious.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw them before adding into the pot to make the filling. You can thaw them by microwaving for a minute or two (depending on the size) or by placing in the refrigerator over night.

Can I use a different type of fruit?

Yes, you can use any type of fruit in this recipe. Some other good options include blueberries, mango, peaches, raspberries, or even blackberries. Follow the same steps below to make the filling with your fruit of choice.

Can I make these turnovers ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these turnovers ahead of time. Just assemble them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag or container. When you are ready to bake them, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake them according to the recipe directions.

Turnover Tips and Tricks

Strawberry turnover cut in half on brown parchment paper.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making turnovers.

  • Frozen Puff Pastry – Make sure you remember to take the sheets of puff pastry out from the freezer at least an hour before you want to make them. Or do what I do and put the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator the night before so they are ready to go in the morning.
  • Crispier – For a crispier turnover, brush the tops of the turnovers with an egg wash and then sprinkle them with sugar.
  • Frozen Strawberries – If you are using frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them completely before using them. Otherwise, the filling will be watery.
  • Flavors – You can add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice and zest to the filling. I also sometimes like to use a dash of vanilla extract or even almond extract to the strawberries while cooking. Don’t do both–just choose one additional flavor if you really want to take these up a notch.
  • Turbinado Sugar – If you want to add a little extra sweetness and crunch sprinkle a teaspoon of turbinado sugar on top right after you brush the egg wash on the puff pastry.
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry – If you want to add a creamy layer you can whip together a quarter cup of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of powder sugar. Add a tablespoon to each of the pastry squares (smear it a little) and then add the strawberry filling.
  • Make Ahead – If you are making these turnovers ahead of time, be sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking them.

Easy Strawberry Recipes

Looking for more strawberry recipes? Here are a few of my favorites.

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5 triangle turnovers dusted with powdered sugar on brown paper.

Strawberry Turnovers

Strawberry turnovers are a delicious and easy brunch pastry or dessert that can be made with store bought frozen puff pastry. They are made in 30 minutes time from just a few ingredients.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Silicone Mat
  • Bench Knife
  • Silicone Brush

Ingredients

  • 1- 17.3 ounce Puff Pastry Frozen Pastry Dough Sheets (2-Count)
  • 1 cup Strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons Water divided
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a sauce pan mix the chopped strawberries together with the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly to ensure the strawberries don't burn.
  • Reduce the heat down to medium-low and continue to cook for another 2-4 minutes or until strawberries start to break down but still remain visible. Once cooked remove from the heat and set to the side.
  • Roll out one piece of puff pastry on to a greased aluminum foil or a parchment lined baking sheet. Using a bench knife (or sharp pairing knife) cut the puff pastry at into 4 even squares.
  • Add a heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling to one square. Brush the remaining water along the edges, and carefully fold in half to create a triangle. Press the tines of the fork to close the dough. Repeat until both sheets of puff pastry have been used up and all the turnovers are created.
  • Carefully transfer the turnover to a greased baking sheet. Using a pairing knife, make a small slit on the top of each of the turnovers, so the heat can escape while baking.
  • Brush each turnover with egg wash. Then bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with powder sugar, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Frozen Puff Pastry – Make sure you remember to take the sheets of puff pastry out from the freezer at least an hour before you want to make them. Or do what I do and put the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator the night before so they are ready to go in the morning.
  • Crispier – For a crispier turnover, brush the tops of the turnovers with an egg wash and then sprinkle them with sugar.
  • Frozen Strawberries – If you are using frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them completely before using them. Otherwise, the filling will be watery.
  • Flavors – You can add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice and zest to the filling. I also sometimes like to use a dash of vanilla extract or even almond extract to the strawberries while cooking. Don’t do both–just choose one additional flavor if you really want to take these up a notch.
  • Turbinado Sugar – If you want to add a little extra sweetness and crunch sprinkle a teaspoon of turbinado sugar on top right after you brush the egg wash on the puff pastry.
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry – If you want to add a creamy layer you can whip together a quarter cup of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of powder sugar. Add a tablespoon to each of the pastry squares (smear it a little) and then add the strawberry filling.
  • Make Ahead – If you are making these turnovers ahead of time, be sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg
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Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

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My Oreo Cheesecake Brownies will be the talk of your next gathering. These cheesecake brownies easily come together in under an hour thanks to store bought brownie mix paired with a homemade cheesecake filling that is loaded with tons of OREO cookies. A quick chill in the fridge and you will be ready to serve and enjoy with those you love.

Sliced cheesecake bars with OREO's on top.

If you love Oreo’s you will love this recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Brownies. Even if you don’t love Oreo’s I feel confident you will love this delicious mix of a thick rich brownie bottom with a creamy cheesecake filling on top. Trust me, I am not a huge fan of Oreo’s and yet I love these dessert bars. This recipe has a perfect balance between cookie, brownie, and cheesecake.

If you are craving more intense Oreo flavors you should try my OREO Ice Cream or my Oreo Truffles. Both have delicious flavors that are equally delicious to these OREO Brownies!

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Why this Recipe Works

Semi-Homemade – I love how you can transform a box of brownie mix by adding in a homemade New York Style Cheesecake filling showcases the best of both worlds—convenience and gourmet flair. This approach saves time while still delivering a bakery-quality dessert that’s bound to impress anyone who tastes it.

Make Ahead – These brownies are ideal for busy schedules because they require chilling time to set, making them the perfect make-ahead treat. Preparing them the day before an event allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, and ensures you have a delicious dessert ready to serve with minimal last-minute effort.

Versatile Serving Options: This dessert is incredibly versatile when it comes to serving. You can enjoy them chilled for a refreshing treat, at room temperature for a softer texture, or even slightly warmed for a gooey, decadent experience. Pair them with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce to elevate the dessert even further. This flexibility makes them a perfect choice for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a formal dinner or enjoying a cozy night in.

Ingredients for OREO Brownies

  • Brownie Mix – I like to use a brownie mix which helps move the prep time along. Make sure you read the box to see what additional ingredients you will need. Most brownie mixes need vegetable oil, water, and an egg.
  • Cream Cheese – 2 blocks of cream cheese is what you will need for the base of the cheesecake filling.
  • Sugar – I like to use granulated sugar for the cream cheese filling.
  • Vanilla Extract – A little goes a long way and adds a nice flavor to the filling.
  • Egg – One egg is all you need to bind the cream cheese and sugar together.
  • Oreos – I like to use about 16 OREO’s for this recipe. That is about a half pack of the cream filled cookies. I use a dozen that are nestled in between the actual brownie and cheesecake filling. These cookies are left whole. The rest are broken into pieces and sprinkle on top.

Directions

left side: metal bowl with brownie mix, oil, water, and egg. Right side: whisk in silky smooth brownie batter.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a 9 x 9 metal square baking dish with parchment paper. Then spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Mix together the brownie mix according to the packaging. Then pour the browning batter into the parchment lined baking pan.

left side: paddle attachement mixing egg, vanilla, cream cheese, and sugar. Right side: flat paddle attachement with smoothed cream cheese.

In a separate bowl, using a KitchenAid Stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set to the side.

4 process shots layering brownie batter, OREO's, cheesecake, and chopped OREO's.

PRO TIP: Use metal binder clips to hold the parchment paper back while you are filling the baking dish.

Place 12 whole OREO cookies on top of the brownie mix. Then pour the cheesecake filling on top.

Then crush 6 OREO cookies and sprinkle on top of the cheesecake filling.

Bake for 45 minutes or until cheesecake and brownies are set and edges are slightly golden.

Square baking pan with baked Oreo's on cheesecake.

Cool on a wire rack until at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hour before serving.

Recipe FAQs

Three slices of brownie topped cheesecake bars with OREOs on a blue napkin.
What do cheesecake brownies taste like?

The base of the bars taste like a rich fudge brownie and on top is creamy cheesecake filling. If you love brownies and cheesecake you will love these cheesecake brownies.

How do you soften cream cheese?

I like to place an 12 ounce block of cheesecake on the counter an hour prior to making this recipe. If you are not able to wait that long then you can unwrap the cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it on high for 15 seconds OR if you have a soften mode on your microwave use that.

Can you use different types of cookies with cheesecake brownies?

Yes, if you want to switch things up you could use chocolate chip cookies in place of the OREO’s or really any other cookie you might like.

Does brownie cheesecake need to be refrigerated?

Yes, the cheesecake brownies need to be stored in the refrigerator. Make sure you store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days (if they will make it that long because they are irresistible).

Expert Tips and Tricks

12 slices of cheesecake bars with Oreos crushed topped.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful to make my Oreo cream cheese brownies recipes.

  • Chocolate Chips – If you want extra sweet you can add in ½ cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
  • Homemade Brownies – If you prefer to make homemade brownies you can make your favorite recipe.
  • Over Mixing – Make sure you do not over mix the cheesecake batter or else you will have cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Doubling – Looking to serve more people? You can double this recipe and use a 9 x 14 baking pan.
  • OREO’s – You can use any type of OREO’s for this recipe. Think of the fun colored holiday OREO’s or even the golden OREO’s for this recipe.

Easy Desserts to Make

Three slices of brownies topped with cheesecakes and oreos on a bright blue napkin.

Looking for more easy desserts to make? Believe it or not my Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is easy to make it. But if you are looking for something else here are a few more of my favorites.

If you make this Oreo Cheesecake Brownies recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a ⭐ star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Three slices of brownie topped cheesecake bars with OREOs on a blue napkin.

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

My Oreo Cheesecake Brownies will be the talk of your next gathering. These cheesecake brownies easily come together in under an hour thanks to store bought brownie mix paired with a homemade cheesecake filling that is loaded with tons of OREO cookies. A quick chill in the fridge and you will be ready to serve and enjoy with those you love.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 498kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • 1 Paddle Attachment
  • 1 Silicone Spatula
  • 1 9 x 9 Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 package Brownie Mix with ingredients required on box to make
  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 Egg room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 16 OREO cookies divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a 9 x 9 metal square baking dish with parchment paper. Then spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix together the brownie mix according to the packaging. Then pour the browning batter into the parchment lined baking pan.
    1 package Brownie Mix
  • In a separate bowl, using a KitchenAid Stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set to the side.
    24 ounces Cream Cheese, 1 Egg, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Place 12 whole OREO cookies on top of the brownie mix. Then pour the cheesecake filling on top.
    16 OREO cookies
  • Then crush 6 OREO cookies and sprinkle on top of the cheesecake filling.
    16 OREO cookies
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until cheesecake and brownies are set and edges are slightly golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack until at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Chocolate Chips – If you want extra sweet you can add in ½ cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
  • Homemade Brownies – If you prefer to make homemade brownies you can make your favorite recipe.
  • Over Mixing – Make sure you do not over mix the cheesecake batter or else you will have cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Doubling – Looking to serve more people? You can double this recipe and use a 9 x 14 baking pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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The Diplomat Beach Resort (Family Vacation)

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Looking to escape to paradise with the family? Look no further then The Diplomat Beach Resort located in Hollywood, Florida. Miles of white sandy beaches, turquoise water, and endless activities for all.

A beach and three pools with palm trees.

Thank you Diplomat Beach Resort for hosting us for the weekend. As always, all opinions are my own. This post was created based on our April 2022 stay. Some amenities, times, and prices may have changed at the time you are reading this. As always, check the hotel website for up-to-date information.

I love to travel. Whether, it’s a staycation here in Florida or out of the state around the United States or International. I’m all for the adventure and experience. My husband and I strive to give our kids experiences over stuff. I was so excited when The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood reached out to me and asked us to come stay. My family has never visited Hollywood, Florida and was excited to see how it differed from it’s surrounding areas.

Female laying on a beach chair holding a bloody mary.

I decided we would take a weekend getaway for my Birthday since we missed out on a spring break trip this year. The Diplomat Beach Resort is located in Hollywood, Florida. Hollywood sits between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami and is just a 3.5 hour drive from Orlando. Making this beach resort an ideal location for most since it’s easily accessible from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport and Miami International Airport. It also made for an easy family friendly weekend getaway.

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The Diplomat Beach Resort

Tall building on the beach with lounge chairs and beach goers in front.

We spent 2 nights and 3 days at The Diplomat Beach Resort (Friday-Sunday). My family and I could have easily spent a week at the resort since their is so much to do. I’m so excited to share with you all that The Diplomat has to offer for families.

The Diplomat was voted one of the top 10 resorts in Florida by Condé Nast Reader’s Choice and 4 Diamond rated by AAA. This resort is top notch and offers a variety of daily amenities with an additional $39 daily resort fee. Some amenities include:

Fun Facts: Since the resort has been open in the 1950’s every president has either dined or stayed at The Diplomat Beach Resort.

Diplomat Rooms

A bedroom with two queen beds, a bathroom, and female sitting on a balcony.

The Diplomat is 36 stories from the surf, and has 1,000 rooms and suites. These rooms range from 381-2,250 square feet. The Diplomat is the 2nd tallest beachfront resort south of Orlando with unobstructed views.

Rooms at The Diplomat all have a view, whether it’s beach front (Atlantic Ocean) or Intercostal. We had a double queen room on the 29th floor that overlooked the ocean front. I loved that our room (and every room in the hotel) had a full size bath tub. On our second night we let the kids take a bath in the giant tub. The shutters open so they got to watch a movie while they took a bath. They thought it was the coolest.

Fun fact: Depending on what side you stay on will depend the colors in your room. The beach side rooms are in tones of blue and the bay front rooms are in tones of red and oranges for the sunset.

Dining at The Diplomat Beach Resort

Food is a big part of my life (no surprise there). Whenever, we travel I seek out the best of the best places to eat. Luckily, we didn’t have to leave the resort all weekend thanks to the wide variety of delicious food options The Diplomat offers.

Playa Restaurant

Pina colada, tacos, fish sandwich, guacamole and chips, and a menu.

Playa, is the beachfront restaurant that offers beach dining and serves lunch and dinner. Think a mix of sandwiches, fresh fish, and tacos. Our favorites included the tropical guacamole, blackened fish sandwich, and drunken chicken tacos.

Chicken fingers and fries with a little girl drinking a smoothie.

They recently added a kids menu that has typical kid friendly foods like burgers, hot dog, chicken tenders, and more! The french fries were delicious–I may have stole a few from my kids plates!

Diplomat Prime Steakhouse

This is a 4 diamond as my kids called it “fancy” steakhouse. Executive Chef Rashaad Abdool has set the standard for seafood and steakhouse fine-dining at The Diplomat. We were hesitant to take our kids, but really wanted a nice meal to celebrate my birthday. I was relieved to see other kids in the restaurant, after all this is a family friendly restaurant. We also had a 7pm reservation.

Seafood tower with two different drinks.

We enjoyed a shellfish tower to start (for the adults) while the kids munched on house baked bread. I had my go-to a Moscow Mule and my husband had an Old Fashioned.

a family, steak, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese.

For our main course we shared a 28oz 45 Day Prime Dry Aged Porterhouse (which was PLENTY for the four of us), whipped potatoes, and lobster mac and cheese. We were all so full, and sadly did not get to have any dessert. I heard the New York Cheesecake is to die for.

There is not a kids menu; which is one of my only complaints of the evening. However, they can accommodate by making macaroni and cheese or buttered pasta if your kiddo isn’t the steak loving type.

My kids love steak, so we choose to share a large steak plus sides. Obviously, if you or someone in your party that has a large appetite you may need to order additional entrees. But for our family of 4 we had plenty of food and even some leftovers to take back to the room.

Totally worth a splurge meal and a fun experience for the kids to get dressed up, and see what it’s like to eat at a “fancy” adult style restaurant. If you want to dine at Diplomat Prime Steakhouse I recommend making a reservation. You can do so by contacting the restaurant (954) 602-8540 OR by booking on Open Table.

Diplomat Bakery (Counter Point)

a coffee shop, pastry window, and a little girl eating a donut.

Counter Point has some of the most amazing freshly baked pastries that rival any gourmet bakery. From donuts the size of a child’s head to house made chocolate croissants you are sure to find something sweet to enjoy for breakfast.

2 donuts, 2 coffees, fruit cup, and croissant.

I put in an online order and by the time I made it down to the shop my order was ready. They also have an impressive amount of specialty espresso drinks, coffee (including cold brew), and tea as well as grab and go sandwiches throughout the day. If you are looking to enjoy breakfast in your room this is the closest thing to it since their is no room service currently available.

They are open daily from 6:30AM – 5PM (hours may vary). Limited pastries since they are baked daily, so go early!

Point Royal

Menu on table and two breakfast plates.

Point Royal is a sit down restaurant that serves typical American breakfast such as oatmeal, pastries, smoked salmon, fruit plates, waffles, and two egg breakfast plates. They also have a limited kids menu similiar to the adult menu, but smaller portions. We ate here on our first morning and enjoyed our breakfast. We went around 8:30am and beat the crowd!

Beach Activities

Female feet on a red lounge chair over looking the beach.

You can do as little or as much as you’d like. Chaise lounge chairs are complimentary and fees apply for umbrella and daybed rentals. We rented an umbrella each day because we need some shade from the hot Florida sun. Here are other beach activities that are complimentary for guests.

Most activities are available from 10AM – 5PM although the kayak and paddle boards closed a little earlier. If the seas are rough they will not allow you to take out either. So keep that in mind. Sadly, both days we were there they were not permitting the non-motorized activities.

Boy and girl playing ladder toss and bean bag toss.
  • Beach Side Games – My kids loved playing Bean Bag Toss and ladder golf on the beach.
  • Kid’s Toy Area – This was such a nice addition and allowed us to not have to pack beach toys. A perk if you are flying in and don’t want to buy beach toys.
  • Kayak Rentals – 1 hour free per day for resort guests
  • Paddle Board Rentals – 1 hour free per day for resort guests
  • Banana Boat Rides & Jetski Rentals and Tours – This is an additional fee and needs to be booked online or Call (954) 602-8690

Waterfront Activities are first-come, first-serve and are dependent on weather plus ocean conditions. Complimentary waterfront activities including Kayak and Paddle Board usage do not require an online reservation. For all paid waterfront rentals, reservations are recommended. 

Beachfront Pools

Two pools, one that over looks the ocean and the other that is surrounded by palm frawns.

I loved that their were two pools. The top pool is an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and features a porthole window bottom (sadly, this was under construction when we stayed and when it’s operational it has 2 waterfalls cascading into the 240-foot Sparkling Lagoon pool below).

Right after a long day at the beach, rinse off in the fresh water shower then jump into the Sparkling Lagoon pool, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and sweeping views of the Atlantic ocean.

Poolside Cabanas

Pool cabana with couch with fridge, and tv and lounge chairs.

We did not rent a Poolside Cabanas, but I did get to take a peek at one. Trina Turk™ styled the poolside Cabanas, upper-deck Casita, and the Beach Beds. I love that you can relax and enjoy extra poolside amenities, you have dedicated chaises, umbrellas and full service attention — in the sun or under the shade of your own private paradise. In the cabanas you get 50″ Flatscreen HDTV, SMEG® Mini-refrigerator with 4 bottles of water, extra towels, cooling fan, and if you have a baby you can even request a Pak-and-Play or Crib.

Bonus: You can rent a cabana even if you are not a guest for the day depending on the availability.

Dip + Slide kids Splash Zone

three different views of a kids water park.

My kids, ages 5 and 8 loved the Oceanfront Dip + Slide kids area, that is perched above the Sparkling Lagoon pool. I loved that their was a lifeguard on duty who controlled the slide. Kids do need to be at least 42″ in order to enter the kids area without adult supervision. Although it’s a smaller slide, my 8 year old still had a blast and probably rode the slide 100+ times each day we were at the resort.

FAQs

hand holding two room cards with the ocean in the background.

Looking to stay at The Diplomat Beach Resort? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions you might have.

Is The Diplomat Beach Resort closed?

No, the Diplomat Beach Resort is no longer closed. It was forced to shut down in the spring of 2020 for 14 months during the pandemic since gathering of large groups was prohibited. But they are currently reopen and reopening more and more amenities as time goes on.

What airport is closest to The Diplomat Beach Resort?

The closest airport to The Diplomat Beach Resort is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. It is only 7.8 miles from the resort.

Is The Diplomat kid friendly?

Yes, The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida is very kid friendly and the main reason why we choose it for a weekend getaway. Their are multiple pools, a splash park, and activities to be found on the beach for kids. Most restaurants have kids menus too.

Is The Diplomat Beach Resort part of the Hilton?

Yes, The Diplomat is considered part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. This means if you are part of the Hilton Honors rewards programs you can get points for your stay.

Is smoking allowed on property?

No, smoking is not allowed on property at The Diplomat Beach Resort. This is to support a smoke-free Florida. They are 100% smoke-free resort including the guestrooms, public areas, pools, and beach.

Current Resort Offers

Bright blue pool with palm trees next to it.

Here are a few of the deals and discounts currently going on at The Diplomat Beach Resort. Make sure to double check the website for all resort offers.

  • Florida & Georgia residents save up to 15% on stays this Summer and Fall. Enjoy an ocean view room upgrade* all within the comforts of The Diplomat Beach Resort.
  • Start saving with the AAA/CAA Family Fun Package. Enjoy a special discount plus free breakfast. 
  • Receive double the Hilton Honors Points each night of your stay!

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019

Phone: (954) 602-6000

If you are considering taking a trip to South Florida with your family. I hope that I’ve been able to answer all your questions and then some about The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood! If you still have more questions please feel free to ask in the comments below.

Mini Egg Brownies

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Mini Egg Brownies make for the perfect easy Easter dessert. They consist of a box of brownie mix, egg, oil, water, and the star ingredient mini chocolate coated eggs. These brownies come together in under 35 minutes time (not including resting time).

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We love sweets in my house. Anytime I have an excuse to bake I will. Although I do love making desserts from scratch like my fudge brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and carrot cake cupcakes I also like a semi-homemade dessert. One that can be put together in about 5 minutes time and ready to either be served or brought to a friends house in under an hour. My mini egg brownies fit the bill and best of all are perfect for Easter.

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100 Crock Pot Recipes

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Looking to help simplify life? Check out the wide variety of over 100+ Crock Pot Recipes to help make breakfast, lunch, and dinner time a breeze! Don’t forget the dessert, because their is a whole slow cooker section dedicated to decadent desserts.

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I’ve found 100 amazing, delicious Crock Pot/Slow Cooker recipes that can take away the stress of trying to plan and fix a big dinner after a long, exhausting day. Or maybe you are looking for an easy appetizer, a dessert, or even breakfast! The sky is the limit when it comes to what you can cook in the Crock Pot!

I’m here to not only answer some of the most frequently asked questions but also share with you some of the best slow cookers on the market for all price points. Feel free to click on a link in the table of contents and it will jump you down to the section you are interest in looking at.

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Egg and Ham Savory Waffle Stacks

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Egg and Ham Savory Waffle Stacks consist of homemade potato and chive savory waffles topped with sliced ham, an over easy egg, and a spicy ranch sauce. This waffles with eggs recipe will be perfect for your next breakfast or brunch.

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This Egg and Ham Savory Waffle Stack happens to be my husbands FAVORITE recipe of mine. It was created on a whim and has now become a family staple. Here’s a little back story on how this recipe was created. Years ago, while I was pregnant with my first child I contributed to the KitchenAid blog and shared my recipe for my twist on chicken and waffles. Because I tested the recipe so many times I had an excess of frozen savory potato and chive waffles. A month after my son was born we celebrated Easter and had a lot of leftover ham. So I whipped up this waffle and eggs creation.

After my husband took one bite he looked at me and said “this is the best meal you have ever made”. Now let’s set this straight… my husband LOVES breakfast. It is his absolute favorite meal of the day. Although, ironically he doesn’t like brinner. Odd right? I digress… since taking that first bite of my savory waffle stack in 2014 he has been enjoying it a few times a year since. I typically only make these after a holiday when we have leftover ham. But you can make these year round thanks to deli meat!

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Peppermint Bark

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Make homemade Peppermint Bark with just three ingredient in less then an hours time. This easy Peppermint Bark recipe makes for a delicious holiday gift to give to neighbors, friends, and teachers.

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Aah, if their is one holiday treat I love the most it’s Peppermint Bark. I always have to have some during the month of December. I first learned of this magical treat well over a decade ago and would indulge in the uber expensive store bought Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark. Then I realized that I could probably make chocolate peppermint bark at home. I did a lot of testing and over the years I’ve perfected my peppermint bark recipe.

Pro Tip: It’s all about the quality of your chocolate which will give you that copycat flavor of the rich and decadent Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark.

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Why This Recipe Works

Simplicity: A three-ingredient recipe is likely to be simple and easy to follow. This simplicity can make the preparation process straightforward, making it accessible to a wide range of home cooks. The fewer ingredients involved, the less chance there is for error or confusion during the cooking or baking process.

Balanced Flavors: A successful peppermint bark recipe requires a balance of flavors. The combination of chocolate, peppermint, and a base (like crushed candy canes or peppermint extract) should work harmoniously to create a well-rounded and delicious treat. The limited number of ingredients suggests that each component plays a crucial role in achieving this balance without overwhelming the palate.

Texture Contrast: Peppermint bark is often appreciated for its contrasting textures—smooth chocolate, crunchy peppermint, and sometimes a layer of white chocolate. The three-ingredient approach likely ensures that each ingredient contributes to the overall texture profile. For example, melted chocolate provides a creamy base, crushed peppermint candies add crunch, and the third ingredient may contribute additional texture or flavor complexity.

Ingredients

Ingredients on counter; white chocolate melts, dark chocolate melts, crushed peppermint.

How to Make Peppermint Bark

First, line a 9.5″ x 7″ toaster oven pan tray with parchment paper, and set to the side.

Two photos; left of a hand pouring chocolate on parchment paper, right of a hand smoothing melted chocolate with a spoon.

In a microwave safe bowl place the bag of dark chocolate melting wafers in the bowl. Microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly, and repeat using 15 second intervals until melted. Once the chocolate is melted carefully pour and smooth it out on the parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Prior to pulling the dark chocolate out of the refrigerator, begin melting the white chocolate. Follow the same exact steps you did for the dark chocolate.

Top view of a hardened chocolate in a baking tray with melted white chocolate and chopped peppermint.

PRO TIP – You want the dark chocolate to be solid and not soft before pouring the white chocolate. It should look like the photo above.

Two photos: Left: melted white chocolate pouring out of a bowl, right hand smoothing white chocolate over dark chocolate.

Pull the baking tray of hardened dark chocolate out of the freezer. Pour the melted white chocolate on to the dark chocolate. Smooth the white chocolate over top using the back of a spoon.

Top view of a baking tray with melted white chocolate and chopped peppermint.

Once smooth, sprinkle the crushed peppermint all over the melted white chocolate. Place the chocolate back in the refrigerator for 20 more minutes or until hard and no longer soft/melted.

Remove from the refrigerator and begin to break the chocolate into bite-size pieces. Enjoy immediately or place in an air tight container or in a sealed Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

FAQs

Chopped pieces of Peppermint Bark on white parchment paper.

Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making my homemade peppermint bark.

Does peppermint bark go bad?

Yes, peppermint bark will go bad if not stored properly and/or consumed within a few weeks. It’s very important that you store the peppermint bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Can you freeze peppermint bark?

Yes, can freeze peppermint bark. Make sure you wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then store it in an airtight container. Make sure you thaw the bark in the refrigerator to avoid condensation on the chocolate.

How long does peppermint bark last in the freezer?

As long as the peppermint bark is stored properly it should keep several months in the freezer.

How many calories are in peppermint bark?

According to my calculations a one ounce piece of peppermint bark has about 183 calories. This is a rough estimate and could vary depending on the type of ingredients you use.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making this recipe for peppermint bark.

  • Melting Wafers – I have found the the Ghiradelli brand melting wafers yield the absolute best flavor and creamy consistency of peppermint bark you find at the high end stores like Williams Sonoma. This chocolate is expensive, but well worth the end results.
  • White Chocolate – If you cannot find the Ghiradelli brand and opt to go with other white chocolate melts you may need to add shortening or butter to the mix prior to melting. I add two tablespoons of unsalted butter to my white chocolate to help it smooth out better. Remember to microwave in 20 second intervals on half prior until melted. You do not want to over cook your white chocolate. It will be very difficult to work with if it is scorched.
  • Peppermint – I like to buy pre-chopped peppermint. However, you can easily chop your own peppermint by unwrapping 24 candy canes, placing them in a Ziploc baggy (sealed). Using a kitchen mallet or can begin to crush the candy canes until desired consistency.
  • Chocolate Combinations – You can use a combination of milk chocolate / dark chocolate and/or white chocolate for your Peppermint Bark. I love the layered flavors of dark and white chocolate and tend to always stick with this ratio.
  • Storage – Store the Peppermint Bark in a air tight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Peppermint Recipes

Top view of chopped Peppermint Bark in pieces on white parchment paper.

If you love peppermint you’ll love these other Peppermint Recipes.

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Peppermint Bark

Make homemade Peppermint Bark with just three ingredient in less then an hours time. This easy Peppermint Bark recipe makes for a delicious holiday gift to give to neighbors, friends, and teachers.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Chill Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 9.5" x 7" Toaster Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Refrigerator
  • Silicone Spatula

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 10 ounces White Vanilla Flavored Melting Wafers
  • ½ cup Crushed Peppermint

Instructions

  • Line a 9.5" x 7" toaster baking sheet with parchment paper, and set to the side.
  • In a microwave safe bowl place the bag of dark chocolate melting wafers in the bowl. Microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly, and repeat using 15 second intervals until melted. Once the chocolate is melted carefully pour and smooth it out on the parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Prior to pulling the dark chocolate out of the refrigerator, begin melting the white chocolate. Follow the same exact steps you did for the dark chocolate.
  • Pull the baking tray of hardened dark chocolate out of the freezer. Pour the melted white chocolate on to the dark chocolate. Smooth the white chocolate over top using the back of a spoon. Once smooth, sprinkle the crushed peppermint all over the melted white chocolate.
  • Place the chocolate back in the refrigerator for 20 more minutes or until hard and no longer soft/melted.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and begin to break the chocolate into bite-size pieces. Enjoy immediately or place in an air tight container or in a sealed Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Melting Wafers – I have found the the Ghiradelli brand melting wafers yield the absolute best flavor and creamy consistency of peppermint bark you find at the high end stores like Williams Sonoma. This chocolate is expensive, but well worth the end results.
  • White Chocolate – If you cannot find the Ghiradelli brand and opt to go with other white chocolate melts you may need to add shortening or butter to the mix prior to melting. I add two tablespoons of unsalted butter to my white chocolate to help it smooth out better. Remember to microwave in 20 second intervals on half prior until melted. You do not want to over cook your white chocolate. It will be very difficult to work with if it is scorched.
  • Peppermint – I like to buy pre-chopped peppermint. However, you can easily chop your own peppermint by unwrapping 24 candy canes, placing them in a Ziploc baggy (sealed). Using a kitchen mallet or can begin to crush the candy canes until desired consistency.
  • Chocolate Combinations – You can use a combination of milk chocolate / dark chocolate and/or white chocolate for your Peppermint Bark. I love the layered flavors of dark and white chocolate and tend to always stick with this ratio.
  • Storage – Store the Peppermint Bark in a air tight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Recipe Yield – This recipe yields 20 ounces of chocolate. Peppermint Bark calorie calculations based on a one ounce serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe? Try my Pumpkin Bread Pudding using just 7 ingredients and made in under an hour. This bread pudding recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

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I partnered with my friends at the Chinet® brand to share with you my delicious Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe, and how you can entertain with ease this holiday season. For close to a decade now, I typically host 10-15 family members for Thanksgiving. That’s a lot of people, and if you add up all the dishes it takes hours after our big meal to get them done.

I simplified my life many years ago by using disposable tableware. Throughout the year, I use Chinet Classic® plates. However, for the holidays, I always used the Chinet Crystal® collection. I love how it all coordinates from the plates, cups, even stemless wine glasses, napkins, and cutlery. I have no shame for using disposable tableware when I’m entertaining a crowd.

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My goal is to spend more time with family and less doing dishes. Fewer dishes is always a win in my book. My pumpkin bread pudding recipe requires only a few dishes to have to clean, and by using the Chinet Crystal® collection I have almost nothing to clean after dessert is done.

Why This Recipe Works

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Are you a hater of pie? Not confident in your pie-making skills? Just plain and simple: don’t like it, but love the pumpkin flavor? This Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding recipe is the recipe for you this holiday season. Years ago, this recipe was created because I had a lone rock-hard baguette. I don’t like to waste food, so that’s when I decided to transform the stale bread into the most flavorful pudding bread.

This recipe only requires 7 ingredients plus toppings to make a delicious homemade baked dessert.

My pumpkin bread pudding recipe is done in under an hours time.

If you love the flavor of pumpkin, you’ll love the flavors in this bread pudding recipe.

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75+ Easy Pumpkin Recipes

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This collection of 75+ easy pumpkin recipes varies from savory to sweet pumpkin recipes of all courses; breakfast, drinks, snacks, dinner, and pumpkin desserts. This list is a pumpkin lovers dream come true.

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If you love the flavor of fall then I know you’ll love this round-up of over 75 easy pumpkin recipes. I have compiled a list that covers both sweet and savory pumpkin recipes. I have gathered some of the best pumpkin recipes from around the web which include drinks, breakfast, snacks, dinner, and of course dessert! You will find them broken down by categories starting with my personal favorite, drinks. I’m sure if you love pumpkin you’ll love these recipes I’ve found for you.

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100+ Ice Cream Recipes

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If you love ice cream you’ll love this list of 100+ Ice Cream Recipes from classic flavors, ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwich recipes, ice cream cookies, ice cream floats to to dairy-free / vegan ice cream, and even Keto ice cream recipes. You are sure to find an ice cream recipe that fits your taste buds and needs.

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If you are anything like me and my family, you LOVE ice cream! We can’t get enough of it, and when I’m not making pints of fresh homemade ice cream, you’ll find pints and quarts of some of our favorite store bought flavors. I’ve put together a list of 100 Ice Cream Recipes. From sweet to savory and everything in between. If you can think it, I have it covered in this massive round-up. We love to make homemade ice cream in my home and I hope you do too.

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

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If you love coffee cake and love blueberries you’ll love this blueberry coffee cake. This make ahead breakfast is perfect for slow mornings and served best with a hot cup of coffee.

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We love a good breakfast pastry in my home. My Blueberry Coffee Cake also known as a Blueberry Buckle is not only delicious but relatively easy to make. This recipe does require a few steps, but I promise they are totally worth it. It’s similar to my Cinnamon Steusel Yogurt Coffeecake recipe, but the main difference is the plump juicy blueberries that are dotted throughout the cake. Even better you can enjoy blueberry cake for breakfast with coffee or as an after dinner dessert.

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50 Healthy Family Meals

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What’s for dinner? I have 50 Easy, Healthy Family Meals to get you out of the dinnertime rut, and bringing dinnertime joy back to the table for everyone. No need to make separate meals for kids and adults. Dinnertime is about sharing the same meal together. After all, you are not a short order cook!

Top left; meatloaf; top rightl chicken fajitas in skillet, bottom right; pulled pork, bottom left fish tacos with text on image.

Being a parent is hard. So why does dinner have to be hard too? Today, I’m focusing on ways to help not only simplify your dinner time routine but get you out of the “what’s for dinner” rut! My recipe round-up of 50+ Easy Healthy Family Meals is sure to be your new go-to. My hope, is that you will save (or pin) this list of family meals and start cooking down the entire list.

Most dinners are perfect for a family of 4. However, some might make more or a little less. Either way–I know you are going to love this time saving guide to give you a wide variety of ideas for dinner.

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Guinness Float

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A Guinness Float is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat, combining rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with bold, malty Guinness stout for a perfectly indulgent adult dessert.

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We love a tasty and easy-to-make float recipe in my house. Whether its this adult version Guinness Float perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a Mango Ice Cream Float in the summer time–either way a float is super simple to put together with very few steps. This makes for the perfect adult after dinner dessert.

If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—or simply enjoy a unique dessert cocktail—this Guinness Float is a must-try! The contrast of creamy vanilla ice cream and the deep, roasted flavors of Guinness creates an irresistible combination that’s both smooth and slightly bitter, making it a treat you’ll want to enjoy year-round.

This easy two-ingredient drink takes just minutes to make, making it perfect for entertaining or a simple after-dinner indulgence. Whether you’re a stout lover or just looking to try something new, this float is a deliciously unexpected way to enjoy your beer.

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Why this Recipe Works

Effortless and Quick – With just two ingredients, this float comes together in minutes, making it perfect for last-minute celebrations.

Balanced Flavor – The richness of vanilla ice cream complements the malty bitterness of Guinness, creating a smooth and satisfying dessert.

Customizable – You can switch up the ice cream flavor, add toppings, or even drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.

Ingredients

Two ingredients on marble countertop: vanilla ice cream and Guinness beer.
  • Guinness Beer – This is the heart of this recipe and a must. If you don’t have Guinness Beer on hand you could use an oatmeal stout or another dark beer.
  • Ice Cream – I prefer to use a high quality vanilla ice cream as this is what we prefer. If you are up to it you can even make your own homemade french vanilla ice cream!

How to Make a Guinness Float

Top view of two glasses with a scoop of ice cream in the glass.

Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream to a tall (ice cream float) glass.

Guinness being poured into a tall glass with beer bottles in background.

Next, slowly pour Guinness beer over top. You will only use 1 bottle of beer during the official pouring of the two floats and then top off as you drink the rest. Serve immediately and with a straw!

Guinness Ice Cream Float FAQs

Two glasses filled with ice cream floats with Guinness beer in the background.
Can you put ice cream in beer?

Yes! It doesn’t seem like a normal pairing, but beer and ice cream mixed together can make for the most delicious adult dessert.

How many servings does this Guinness Float recipe make?

This recipe is intended for 2 adults; however, you can easily adjust it for just one or as many as you need fit. All you need is 1 bottle of beer and 1-3 ice cream scoops per person.

Is a beer float good?

Yes, if you love beer you’ll love a beer float. Typically done with just your favorite bottle of beer and a few scoops of high-quality ice cream. It’s definitely an adult treat!

Can I make this non-alcoholic?

Yes! Swap Guinness for a non-alcoholic stout or a dark root beer for a similar creamy, foamy effect.

What’s the best glass to serve this in?

A classic pint glass works great, but you can also use a tall soda glass for a fun, retro feel.

Can I add toppings?

Absolutely! Try whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate or caramel, or even crumbled toffee for extra texture.

Tips & Tricks

Top view of a beer float with a green and white paper straw.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful when making this recipe.

  • Add Additional Liquor – You can add a shot of Baileys Irish Cream or Whiskey to the float.
  • Chill the glass – A frosted glass keeps your float colder longer and enhances the experience.
  • Toppings – You can add whipped cream or spike freshly made whipped cream mixed with Baileys or Whiskey. A drizzle of chocolate sauce is delicious too.
  • Ice Cream – If you don’t have vanilla ice cream on hand you can also use chocolate ice cream or even coffee ice cream. Also, you don’t have to use three scoops of ice cream. That is just wheat we prefer in our household. You can put less or more of the ice cream.
  • Glass Size – Depending on the size of your glass will depend on the amount of Guinness Beer you can fit in the glass.
  • Pour slowly – Guinness is naturally foamy, so pour it gently over the ice cream to prevent overflow.
Glass filled with beer and ice cream with a green and white paper straw.

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Guinness Float

A Guinness Float is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat, combining rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with bold, malty Guinness stout for a perfectly indulgent adult dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Diet: Low Salt
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 2 Tall Glasses
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Ingredients

  • 6 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 2 – 11.2 ounce Bottles of Guinness Beer

Instructions

  • Add three scoops of vanilla ice cream to a tall (ice cream float) glass.
  • Next, slowly pour Guinness beer over top. You will only use 1 bottle of beer during the official pouring of the two floats and then top off as you drink the rest.
  • Serve immediately and with a straw!

Notes

  • Add Additional Liquor – You can add a shot of Baileys Irish Cream or Whiskey to the float.
  • Toppings – You can add whipped cream or spike freshly made whipped cream mixed or even coffee ice cream. Also, you don’t have to use three scoops of ice cream. That is just wheat we prefer in our household. You can put less or more of the ice cream.
  • Glass Size – Depending on the size of your glass will depend on the amount of Guinness Beer you can fit in the glass.
  • Calories – Calories are an estimate and should be treated as that. Reach out to a dietician for exact calories.
  • 21 and up – This recipe is intended for those who are of legal drinking age, 21 and up in the United States.

Nutrition

Serving: 15fl oz. | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg
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St Patricks Day Recipes – 50 Irish Recipes

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Looking for Irish recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? I have 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day to transport your taste-buds to Ireland!

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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. That’s why I have 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day both sweet and savory! Over the years this recipe round-up has become a Pinterest favorite. I have broken up the recipes by breakfast, appetizers, drinks, side dishes, main dishes and desserts. You are sure to find something you can indulge on come St. Patrick’s day (or any other day of the year that you are craving Irish food)!

I’m not Irish, but I love the food. Whenever its cold out I crave a piping hot shepherds pie. Ironically, I feel like we eat the most Irish food when we go up north. Somehow we always manage to find ourselves at an Irish pub. That is what has inspired a lot of my Irish recipes here on Katie’s Cucina.

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FAQs

What are some traditional Irish ingredients used in recipes?

Explore the common ingredients like potatoes, cabbage, beef, lamb, oats, and various dairy products like butter and cheese that form the foundation of Irish cuisine.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options in Irish cooking?

Discover how traditional Irish recipes can be adapted to cater to vegetarian or vegan diets, with substitutions and creative twists on classic dishes.

How can I make Irish soda bread without buttermilk?

Learn alternative methods for making Irish soda bread without buttermilk, including using a combination of milk and vinegar or lemon juice, or substituting with yogurt or sour cream.

What’s the difference between Irish stew and Guinness stew?

Understand the distinctions between these two iconic Irish dishes, including their ingredients, preparation methods, and regional variations.

Can I make Irish recipes ahead of time?

Explore tips for meal prepping and make-ahead options for Irish recipes, ensuring you can enjoy the flavors of Ireland without last-minute stress.

What day is St Patricks Day?

St. Patrick’s day is always on March 17th.

Tips and Tricks

If you are new to cooking Irish food I have a few tips and tricks to guide you along the way!

  • Embrace the versatility of potatoes – Potatoes are a staple in Irish cuisine, so experiment with different varieties and cooking methods to add depth and flavor to your dishes, whether mashed, roasted, or in a hearty stew.
  • Use Guinness beer for depth of flavor – Incorporate Guinness stout into recipes like stews, pies, and even desserts to add a rich, malty flavor that enhances the dish’s complexity.
  • Master the art of Irish soda bread – Achieve the perfect texture and flavor in your Irish soda bread by handling the dough gently and not overmixing, and remember to slash the dough before baking for that iconic cross shape.
  • Explore regional variations – Ireland’s different regions offer unique culinary traditions, so don’t hesitate to explore recipes from various parts of the country to experience the full breadth of Irish cuisine.
  • Pair with Irish beverages – Complement your Irish dishes with authentic beverages like Irish whiskey, stout, or cider, enhancing the overall dining experience with complementary flavors and aromas.

Irish Breakfast Recipes

If you want to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day with breakfast, you will love my Irish Breakfast Recipes. My kids love my St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Pancakes and my husband loves my Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash recipe.

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Pancakes

Green stacked pancakes with whipped cream and lucky charms.
Treat your family to these St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Pancakes. Fluffy green dyed buttermilk pancakes topped with a sweet cream, whipped cream, and Lucky Charms Cereal. This breakfast will help them find the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow!
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Spinach Pancakes – Naturally Green Pancakes with NO Food Coloring

Spinach Pancakes - Naturally Green Pancakes with NO Food Coloring
These spinach pancakes are a vivid green without the use of any food coloring. A perfect St. Patrick’s Day recipe that’s gluten-free & vegan.
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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

Orange cast iron skillet with potatoes, corned beef, and eggs.
Start your morning with this quick and hearty Corned Beef Hash and Eggs—a delicious one-pan breakfast ready in just 30 minutes!
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Full Irish Breakfast Recipe – Happy Foods Tube

Full Irish Breakfast Recipe - Happy Foods Tube
Full Irish breakfast is the best meal to enjoy on a weekend or when a long day is ahead of you. This cooked Irish fry-up is hearty and tastes amazing!
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Irish Breakfast Wrap

Plated burrito with eggs and meat sliced in half with toothpicks holding halves together.
The only thing Irish about this breakfast wrap is the homemade corned beef hash, but it's also stuffed with eggs and homemade Russian sauce. If a Reuben sandwich had a breakfast baby it would be this wrap.

Leftover Corned Beef Breakfast Sandwiches

Leftover Corned Beef Breakfast Sandwiches
These Corned Beef Breakfast Sandwiches are a delicious way to make use of any leftover corned beef you may have on your hands after St. Patrick’s Day.
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Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash

Top view of a white square plate full of Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash on a colbalt blue cloth.
Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash is a delicious way to use up leftover corned beef brisket with a unique twist. By adding a mix of boiled white potatoes and sweet potatoes it gives this classic breakfast dish a whole new level of flavor.
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Bubble & Squeak (Low Carb, THM S)

Bubble & Squeak (Low Carb, THM S)
Bubble & Squeak is a traditional Irish/English breakfast, this is a wonderful low carb version that fits well within your Trim Healthy Mama or Diabetic Lifestyle.
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Irish Appetizers

If you want to start out your dinner with a little nibble. I suggest you try my Sweet Potato Irish Fries or my Baked Reuben Dip. Two of my absolute favorite Irish appetizer recipes.

Sweet Potato Irish Fries

Make a tasty Irish snack of Sweet Potato Irish Fries using fresh crinkle cut sweet potatoes, corned beef, and cheese in less than 30 minutes!
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“Paddy Pockets” – Filled Shamrock Hand Pies! – The Kitchen Prep Blog

“Paddy Pockets” - Filled Shamrock Hand Pies! - The Kitchen Prep Blog
“Paddy Pockets” – Filled shamrock hand pies! These easy, festive St. Patrick’s Day appetizers will outshine the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Shamrock-shaped “hot pockets” stuffed with your favorite fillings are a perfect addition to your March menus.
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Irish Cheese and Bacon Popcorn

Irish Cheese and Bacon Popcorn
An addicting savory snack of popcorn tossed with Irish cheese and bacon for a very special occasion.
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Irish Nachos recipe: with potatoes, bacon and guacamole

Irish Nachos recipe: with potatoes, bacon and guacamole
We love this fun twist in nachos: Irish Nachos recipe: with potatoes, bacon and guacamole are a sure hit for St. Patricks day or any brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Irish Pub Cheese Recipe

Irish Pub Cheese Recipe
Irish Pub Cheese Recipe – silky smooth and loaded with Irish cheddar and beer flavor. This Pub Cheese Recipe makes a fabulous snack for Saint Patrick’s Day.
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Hot Reuben Dip Recipe

Top view of a baking dish filled with Hot Reuben Dip with a knife in the dip.
Hot Reuben Dip Recipe has all the flavors of a Reuben sandwich, but with out the bread. A mix of corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian sauce, and swiss cheese baked until bubbly. Use baguette slices or bagel chips to dip and enjoy.
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Irish Potato Bites

Irish Potato Bites
These Irish Potato Bites are little potatoes stuffed with cheese and corned beef, a simple but tasty appetizer recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. These mini potato skins are also a great game day recipe for March Madness or the Super Bowl.
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Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes – A Spicy Perspective

Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes - A Spicy Perspective
Irish Boxty Potato Pancake Recipe – Served with savory mushrooms and and an incredible whiskey gravy, this Irish potato pancake dish is a Saint Patrick’s Day favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Irish Drink Recipes

If you want to wet your whistle try one of these Irish Drink Recipes that are sure to put you in the mood to try and find that pot o’gold!

Guinness Float

Two glasses filled with ice cream and beer.
A Guinness Float is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat, combining rich, creamy vanilla ice cream with bold, malty Guinness stout for a perfectly indulgent adult dessert.
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Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe

Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe
I love the idea of a delicious minty green milkshake just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. So I thought it would be fun to share my homemade version of a classic. This copycat shamrock
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Irish Coffee Shooters (Hot or Iced) – Marla Meridith

Irish Coffee Shooters (Hot or Iced) - Marla Meridith
What could be better than coffee, whipped cream & whiskey??!! Oh gee, to have all that in one line of text is pretty awesome ~ let alone to have all of ’em in one drink! These Irish Coffee Shooters are a fun twist on a classic cocktail.
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Nutella Irish Cream Milkshake

Nutella Irish Cream Milkshake
This Nutella Irish Cream Milkshake is rich and decadent.
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Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail Recipe

Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail Recipe
Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail – a delicious twist on the classic cocktail with Irish cream, Kahlua, and vodka for a boozy creamy treat!
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Homemade Irish Cream Recipe (Made a Bit Lighter)

Homemade Irish Cream Recipe (Made a Bit Lighter)
This delicious homemade Irish cream has less fat than the original because of a smart substitution that you won’t even notice. But trust me, it tastes just as good. It’s way cheaper than buying a bottle too!
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Irish Martini Recipe | Diethood

Irish Martini Recipe | Diethood
Irish Martini – A splash of vodka, some strong espresso and a good dose of Irish Cream create this rich and so delicious Irish Martini.
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Irish Side Dish Recipes

Warm up to a big bowl of baked potato soup. Make my yeast-free beer bread and serve my Brussels Sprouts with Corned Beef the next time you have leftover corned beef!

Corned Beef and Brussel Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Corned Beef
Corned Beef and Brussel Sprouts is an Irish-twist on two classic dishes; corned beef and cabbage — a unique Irish-style side dish that can be made any time time of the year.
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Irish Leek and Potato Soup

Irish Leek and Potato Soup
This Irish Leek and Potato Soup is so hearty and satisfying.
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Creamy Cabbage & Potato Soup – The Kitchen Prep Blog

Creamy Cabbage & Potato Soup - The Kitchen Prep Blog
Creamy Cabbage & Potato Soup! Cabbage, hash brown potatoes and fresh dill are the stars of this creamy, satisfying cabbage soup recipe that comes together in 30 minutes! A perfect weeknight meal or a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Butter)

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Butter)
How to make the delicious Irish dish called Colcannon. It’s a buttery blend of potatoes and kale with a lot of butter. And then some more butter. Did I mention there’s some butter going on here?
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Homemade Russian Sauce

Top view of a female hand holding a small orange spoon dipped in a jar of sauce.
Russian Sauce is a classic sauce that is made up of condiments and spices you'll find in your refrigerator and pantry. You can make this homemade sauce in minutes using a food processor or blender.
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Beer Bread

sliced Beer Bread resting on a plaid dish cloth.
Scared to bake with yeast? Make a loaf of this four ingredient beer bread recipe. Fresh thick homemade bread made in under an hours time with no resting time needed!
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Irish Stout Onion Soup – French Onion Soup with Irish Stout

Irish Stout Onion Soup - French Onion Soup with Irish Stout
This gluten free Irish stout onion soup is made with buttery toasted thyme croutons and topped with plenty of Irish cheddar.
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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread
Big, fluffy Irish Soda Bread is no-knead and no rise! Easy to make and perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day or any day of the week!
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Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup
Belly up to a big bowl of baked potato soup–a creamy and thick soup adorned with bacon, chives, and lots of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipe

Three slices of bread cut from a loaf with dinner in the background.
This Cheddar Cheese Bread recipe is considered a savory quick bread as it does not require any yeast. Best of all you were have a fresh baked loaf of bread in about an hours time.
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Irish Main Dish Recipes

There is more to Irish food then just corned beef and cabbage. I mean I do have a stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot version. However, I also love my Shepherd’s Pie recipe and my Reuben Panini is a great way to use up leftovers!

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

White platter with corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes with an Instant Pot in the background.
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is an easy go-to recipe for many American's who like to celebrate the flavors of St. Patrick's Day. This recipe yields fork-tender corned beef in just 2.5 hours time.
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Reuben Panini

Plated sliced reuben sandwhich with sauce, sauerkraut, meat, and cheese displayed.
Love a good Reuben sandwich? Try my pressed Reuben panini recipe made in minutes using just a few simple ingredients.
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Shepherd’s Pie

Easy to make Shepherd's Pie recipe! Perfect for dinner tonight!
If you like lamb, feel free to sub it out or maybe even do a half and half mixture. Either way–this Shepherd’s Pie recipe will be a new family favorite!
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Our family favorite Grandpa’s Irish Stew (Macaroni Goulash)

Our family favorite Grandpa’s Irish Stew (Macaroni Goulash)
Our family favorite Grandpa’s Irish Stew (an easy Macaroni Goulash) is full of meaty tomato and pasta flavor with peas and onions for a quick hearty dish!
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Stovetop Corned Beef

Top view of a white platter filled with beef, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage.
I'm sharing how to make Stovetop Corned Beef that includes boiling potatoes, cabbage and carrots. This classic Irish dinner recipes comes together in a few hours.
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Vegan Irish Stew

Vegan Irish Stew
Hearty vegetables in a rich, earthy, thick stout beer broth. It’s a stick to your ribs kinda stew!
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Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie

Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie
Are you looking for a quick healthy dinner to make on a busy weeknight? My family loves this Skillet Turkey-Bacon Shepherds Pie.
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One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe

One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe
One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe Easy and delicious One Pot Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon Recipe is a quick and delicious one pot dinner that is bursting with Irish Whiskey flavor in just
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Dublin Coddle Recipe | Traditional Irish Winter Stew Recipe

Dublin Coddle Recipe | Traditional Irish Winter Stew Recipe
Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish winter stew made with potatoes, sausage and bacon. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s comforting and delicious!
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Irish Beef Stew Recipe

Irish Beef Stew Recipe
An Irish Beef Stew adapted for the slow cooker/crock pot using both red wine and Guinness beer!
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Dessert for St Patricks Day

After a hearty comforting meal you can’t forget dessert. If you have wee lad’s give my Lucky Charms Cereal Treats a try or whip up a batch of my Lucky Charms Snack Mix recipe.

Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

Two lucky charms cereal bars stacked on top of each other
Lucky Charms Cereal Bars are a fun and colorful twist on the classic marshmallow and cereal treat. Made with Lucky Charms cereal instead of plain rice krispies, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
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Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Bailey’s Buttercream

Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Bailey’s Buttercream
Since moving I have baked 3 cakes and we have only been here two weeks! And somehow, two of the three cakes start with Dark Chocolate. I obviously am not going to be ready for
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How to Make a Rainbow Bundt Cake – The Little Kitchen

How to Make a Rainbow Bundt Cake - The Little Kitchen
Rainbow foods make me so happy–and so does this Rainbow Bundt Cake from my friend’s cookbook, My Little Pony Baking Book! The cake is easy to make and it’s delicious.
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Lucky Charms Snack Mix

Close up of a glass bowl of popcorn, green M&M's, marshmallows, lucky charms, and pretzels.
Get the kids in the kitchen and make this easy and tempting Lucky Charms Snack Mix filled with popcorn, cereal, pretzels, M&M's and more! A perfect snack mix for St. Patrick's Day at home.
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No Bake Shamrock Freezer Pie

No Bake Shamrock Freezer Pie
How adorable is this No Bake Shamrock Freezer Pie?! I know I made it, but I am pretty proud of it. I love the chocolate coins on top! You only need a handful of ingredients
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Guinness Brownies with Guinness Frosting – WellPlated.com

Guinness Brownies with Guinness Frosting - WellPlated.com
Easy Guinness Brownies. Super moist and chewy brownies with a hint of stout beer. The perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert!
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Lucky Charms Snack Mix

Close up of a glass bowl of popcorn, green M&M's, marshmallows, lucky charms, and pretzels.
Get the kids in the kitchen and make this easy and tempting Lucky Charms Snack Mix filled with popcorn, cereal, pretzels, M&M's and more! A perfect snack mix for St. Patrick's Day at home.
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Chocolate Baileys Mug Cake

Chocolate Baileys Mug Cake
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here so it’s time for some boozy recipes. I made a Baileys Irish Cream Mug Cake previously. This time, I thought I’d add some chocolate to it. You can still
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Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake | Gimme Some Oven

Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake | Gimme Some Oven
Love Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor? Love cheesecake? You will love this Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe! Easy to prepare, and delicious to enjoy!
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Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake
This easy to make Bailey’s Irish Cream Cake is tender and uniquely flavorful. The Irish cream liqueur in the batter and the glaze is a double whammy of deliciousness.
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Now, that you have read through 50 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s time to figure out what recipe you want to make first to fulfill your Irish food cravings!

If you make any of these recipes, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a comment! I spend hours putting together these recipes round-ups and, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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