Ingredients: for the filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 6 oz. mini semisweet chocolate chips for the batter: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup water 1/3 cup canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoon […]
Ingredients: For the brownies: 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temperature cream cheese layer: 1 egg, at room temperature […]
Ingredients: for the cake: 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup flour pinch of salt for the icing: 4 oz brick cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 1-2 teaspoons dark […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 oz (brick) cream cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 10 oz guava paste (goiabada) 1/4 cup water Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Musselman’s apple butter 8 oz (brick) cream cheese, at room temperature 8 oz mascarpone, at room temperature 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 1 cup sliced almonds Directions: In a large bowl, beat together the apple butter, cream cheese, marscapone and sugar until smooth with the paddle attachment of […]
Ingredients: for the benedictine: 8 oz brick cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 medium cucumbers, peeled and de-seeded 2 tablespoons onion juice* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise pinch kosher salt pinch cayenne pepper for the sandwich: 8 slices white sandwich bread 3/4 lb thick cut bacon, cooked 8-16 thin slices of […]
Ingredients: 10-12 jalapeño peppers, stems and membrane removed and halved 8 oz Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature* 4 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp), grated 1/2 small onion, diced 1/4 cup cherry-raspberry jam 5 slices thick cut bacon, cut into thirds Directions: Preheat oven to 400. […]
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup chopped Dill Chips (Farmer’s Garden® by Vlasic®) 1/3 cup sour cream 1 oz (fresh) dill, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the pickles in […]
Ingredients: 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted and chopped 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 8 oz cream cheese (or American-style Neufchâtel) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mixed shredded Italian cheese (I used asagio, Parmesan, Romano) PLUS some for topping if desired. 1/2-1 teaspoon granulated garlic […]
Ingredients: 8 red radishes, quartered 4 oz sliced Norwegian smoked salmon 1/4 (loose) cup fresh dill 1 shallot, minced 8 oz brick Greek Cream Cheese with Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder zest from one lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Add the radish to […]