Candy Crunch Ice Cream Cake

 

This Candy Crunch Ice Cream Cake is an easy creation that you can adapt to your own favorite candy and ice cream.  Give it a try!  Your family will thank you.

Ingredients:

 

pound cake (I bought one from the grocery bakery section)

ice cream, softened (any flavor, I used cookies and cream)

candy toppings, chopped (I used M&Ms and Reese's peanut butter cups)

chocolate hard shell ice cream topping

parchment paper

Directions:

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper strips.
2. Lay a single layer of cake in the bottom of the pan.
3. Top with a layer of softened ice cream.
4. Sprinkle with chopped candy.
5. Layer cake, ice cream and candy two more times for a total of 3 layers of each.
6. Top with hard shell.
7. Put in freezer until set, about 4 hours.
8. Loosen sides of cake with a spatula or turner.
9. Pull out by edges of parchment paper.
10. Cut into slices and serve.

 

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Pecan Crusted Pecan Pie

I'm starting off the week with this Pecan Crusted Pecan Pie.  Yes, if you love pecans, you will love this pie.  The reason I use the pecan crust is because my daughter is gluten-intolerant.  She is able to eat this pie with no tummy issues and we love the taste.  The filling is my grandma's recipe.  She loved this time of year and would have been busy in the kitchen making treats too!

Crust Ingredients (one 9-inch crust):

 

2 c. pecans

1 pinch of sea salt

1 Tbsp. sugar

6 Tbsp. butter, melted

 

1. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Put nuts in a food processor and pulse until ground.  
3. Add all other ingredients, pulse until mixed.
4. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pie plate with the back of a spoon. 

Filling Ingredients:

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. light corn syrup

1/4 c. butter, melted

1/2 c. brown sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 c. pecans

1. Stir all ingredients together and pour into crust.  
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
3. Cool completely before serving.
   

 

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #PumpkinWeek.  I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of #PumpkinWeek recipes.  All opinions are mine alone.

This week I have teamed up with 33 other bloggers to participate in #PumpkinWeek.  We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in a fantastic GIVEAWAY from our terrific sponsors.  Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!


My last contribution is this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip.  It is an easy and quick addition to your fall gatherings.  You will keep coming back for more and more!


PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:
1 can cream cheese frosting
1/2 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
vanilla wafers


Directions:

1. Mix frosting, pumpkin, and spice until mixed thoroughly.
2. Serve with vanilla wafers or cookies of your liking.

Enjoy these #PumpkinWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Pumpkin Drinks:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkin Smoothie from It Bakes Me Happy
Falling for Orange: Pumpkin Amaro Cocktail from Caroline's Cooking
Pumpkin Hazelnut Latte from The Beard and The Baker
Pumpkin Latte from Everyday Eileen
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate with Butterscotch Whipped Cream from Family Around the Table
Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate from Blogghetti

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Chorizo Cheddar Pumpkin Muffins from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Cinnamon Pumpkin Donuts from Daily Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Cheese Biscuits from Shockingly Delicious

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Pumpkin & Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes from Sweet Beginnings
Pumpkin Coriander Soup from Frugal & Fit
Pumpkin Cornbread from 4 Sons R Us
Pumpkin Pasta with Brie from Food Above Gold
Pumpkin Spice Pretzels from Jen Around the World

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Harvest Pumpkin Layer Cake from Palatable Pastime
Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Bars from Our Good Life
Pumpkin Fluff from The Mandatory Mooch
Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea Latte Cupcakes from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Cookie Cups from Big Bear's Wife
Pumpkin Pie Pudding from Creative Southern Home
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats from Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Pumpkin Spice Fault Line Cake from Love & Confections
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Ice Cream from My Sweet Zepol
White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes from Cindy's Recipes and Writings

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Dark Chocolate Puppy Chow

I still remember the first time I had Puppy Chow.  I was around 10 years old and it was Christmas time.  My aunt made it and brought it to a family gathering.  The name confused me at first and made me hesitant to try it.  Thankfully I got over that thought and gave it a try.  Many years later, it is still one of our favorite treats.  My family loves dark chocolate.  So, we have recently been making this recipe to incorporate it.  Yum!!

Ingredients:
9 c. corn chex cereal
1 c. dark chocolate chips
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. powdered sugar
parchment or waxed paper

Directions:

1. Measure cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a 1-quart microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter on high for 1 minute; stir well.
3. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until coated evenly.  Pour into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
6. Add powdered sugar.  Seal bag and shake until well coated.
7. Spread on parchment or waxed paper to cool.
8. Store in airtight container.

 Thanks ~ Nichi

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Cherry Cheesecake Surprise Layered Dessert

I got this recipe years ago from a friend of mine.  I remember thinking that it looked so complicated and tasted so decadent.  I was very happy to find that it was quick and easy.  Try it out for your self!

Ingredients:
2 packages pre-made shortcakes, usually come 6 to a package...may be called dessert cakes or dessert shells in your grocery store (or 1 Angel food cake)
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (can use fat free)
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (can use low fat)
2 sm. boxes (3.5 oz) vanilla instant pudding (can use fat free/sugar free)
1 large can cherry pie filling (30 oz.)

Directions:

1. Make pudding as directed on box, chill.  
2. In separate large bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.  
3. Fold in pudding, blend on low until smooth.   
4. Cut bread into 1/2 inch pieces and cover bottom of 9x13” pan. 
5. Pour cream mix over bread, smooth out evenly.  
6. Top with spoonfuls of cherry pie filling.  Use a knife to swirl it through the cream filling.
7. Refrigerate for one hour.  
8. Scoop into bowls and devour with a spoon.  Enjoy!!

**You can also make this dessert in a deep dish/trifle bowl by doing 2 layers of cake, mix, and cherries.  It can also be made into single servings by using small dessert dishes.

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Reese's Overload Gooey Brownies

My family loves brownies.  But not just any kind of brownies.  We like the kind that are barely done and gooey in the middle.  You can't help but get that kind of brownie with this recipe.  The condensed milk keeps them soft with that out-of-the-oven-a-little-too-soon taste.   



Ingredients:
9x13 family size brownie mix
All ingredients that the mix calls for (eggs, oil, water, etc...)
1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk
8 Reese's peanut butter cups
1 package Reese's pieces

Directions:

1. Make the brownie mix as it calls for on the box.  
2. Pour half the brownie mixture into a greased (or greased and parchment lined) 9x13" pan.  
3. Cut Reese's peanut butter cups in 1/4 sections.  Place on top of the brownie mix.
4. Cover the peanut butter cups with the remaining brownie mix.
5. Pour 1/2 can of condensed milk over the top staying away from the edges of the pan. 
6. Top with Reese's pieces.
7. Bake 5 -7 minutes longer than the box calls for.  It will still be gooey.
8. Let cool completely before cutting.  

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