Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider Drink

Hi! I’m Melissa from No. 2 Pencil and I’m excited to be sharing one of our family traditions with you today! When the weather turns colder, one of my favorite things to make for a family gathering is slow cooker apple cider. This year, I thought it would be fun to mix it up and make caramel apple cider. It was a huge hit and the perfect treat on a crisp fall day.

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients

• 12 cups of apple juice – I bought a gallon and had a little leftover
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 cup of good quality jarred caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
• Whipped cream

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider Directions:

• Heat apple juice and cinnamon sticks in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on high.
• Let the cinnamon sticks soften and uncurl.
• Before serving, stir in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce and serve in heat proof cups. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Recipe notes:

• I use a 5 quart slow cooker
• When the apple juice is very hot, the caramel may start to separate. That’s ok, just give it a stir and it is perfect again.

I adore Melissa and her blog — Number 2 Pencil.

She has a fabulous, refreshing style and she makes the most delicious recipes!!

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Delicious Fall Recipes

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Rustic Mini Apple Galettes

Celebrate fall by making this easy apple dessert. In only 5 minutes of prep you can make a dessert that will be the star of your fall picnic or family dinner.

Mini Apple Galettes are Easy to Grab

Wrap these apple tarts in parchment paper and take them on on your fall picnic or give as a sweet treat for friends and neighbors. I simply cut the parchment paper they were baked on and people could grab them and eat them with this easy packaging.

What are Galettes?

According to wikipedia, galettes are a single crust, free-form pie with a fruit filling and the crust folded partway over the top of the filling. The website joyofbaking.com defines the term galette as “a French term signifying a flat round cake that can be either sweet or savory and while [recipes can use] puff pastry as a base, they can also be made from yeast risen doughs like brioche, or with a sweet pastry crust.”Peach, blueberry, and alpine strawberry galette

The fruits used in these types of galettes are typical seasonable and can include one or more of apples; berries such as strawberries or blueberries; or stone fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, or cherries.Various spices, zests, or peppers can be added in the preparation process if desired. The pastry base is often homemade but can also be commercially purchased.

Can You Use Other Fruits in Galettes?

Yes! You can make galettes out of almost any type of fruit. I chose apples because fall is apple season and I think apples galettes are the perfect cozy fall dessert!

Why Make Galettes instead of Pies

Galettes are easier to make, especially in mini form, than traditional pies because you don’t need to use pie tins! All you need is a backing sheet and parchment paper to cook these adorable mini tarts!

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Rustic Mini Apple Galettes

Rustic Mini Apple Galettes. It's apple season! Celebrate by making these easy rustic apple hand pies. They are perfect for fall picnics and family desserts!

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword apple pies, apple tarts, galettes, mini galettes, mini pies, mini tarts

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples (I used gala apples)
• 4 prepared pie crusts (you can also make your own)
• 1 T. pumpkin pie seasoning
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 T. corn starch
• 1 T. vanilla
• 1 medium egg
• 2 T. Turbinado sugar (optional)
• 1 fresh lemon for juice and lemon zest
• 1/2 cup flour to roll out pie crusts

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400-degrees

Make the Filling

• Slice apples in thin slices. Combine apple slices, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Mix.
• Add vanilla over the top.

Make Pies

• Sprinkle flour on work surface and roll out thawed pie crust. Flip a cereal bowl over and press it into the dough to create 3-4 mini pie crusts out of each prepared pie crust.
• Put pie crust rounds on parchment paper baking sheet.

  Lay apple slices in the middle of each pie crust. Fold edges up to hold the apples in place. Only cover up the edges of each galette.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg and add 1 T. of water. Brush egg mixture over the edges of each galette.
• Bake galettes for 25-30 minutes, until edges are browning.
• Optional – top with whipped cream and/or caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Top Mini Galettes with Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce

You can definitely serve these delicious desserts with no topping but to make them EXTRA special, add whipped cream! I also added some simple caramel sauce and WOW!! It’s a stunning dessert.

Mini Apple Galettes Require Only 5-Minutes Prep Time

Your guests will not believe how easy these mini desserts are to make! I use pre-made pie crusts, but you can make your own too! Just roll the pie crusts out and use a cereal bowl to cut a circle shape in the dough. Each pie crust made 3-4 mini pie crusts. And shhhhhhhh! No one needs to know how easy these are to make. Your secret is safe with me!!

Fall Mini Apple Galette Video

Here’s a little video I made that shows how easy it is to make this dessert!

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Apple Slab Pie with Streusel Topping

Looking Forward to Thanksgiving: Pie Night Tradition

Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, I get so excited about the traditions that make this season so special. One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is our “Pie Night.” My kids look forward to it every year!! And it is a really awesome tradition to start, especially if you have teens or adult kids.

The BEST Fall Pie Recipes

I am sharing this Pie Night Apple Pie recipe today and I am joining some friends who are also sharing their favorite Fall Pie recipes, perfect for Pie Night, Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and HOP over and PIN these amazing pie recipes!!

What is “Pie Night”?

The night before Thanksgiving, friends and family gather at our house for a fun-filled evening of pie-making. We always kick off the night with pizza (another type of “pie”!), and then we all dive into creating a variety of delicious pies to enjoy the next day. I keep my pantry stocked with pie-making essentials—fillings, pre-made pie crusts, and all the ingredients for those who prefer homemade crusts. Everyone lets me know in advance what pies they’d like to make, so we’re fully prepared for the night.

Today, I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite pies to make—Apple Slab Pie with Streusel Topping. This pie is perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering because it’s big enough to feed a crowd, and the flavor is simply irresistible. Let’s get started!

Why Apple Slab Pie Is Perfect for a Crowd

A slab pie is essentially a larger, flatter version of a regular pie, making it the ideal dessert to serve at a big Thanksgiving feast or any fall party. It offers the same comforting flavors of a classic apple pie but in a size that’s perfect for serving lots of people. Plus, the streusel topping adds a delicious, buttery crunch that elevates the whole dessert. You can also serve it with a sweet glaze or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.

Apple Slab Pie Ingredients

For this apple slab pie, you can either make your own pie crust or use store-bought crusts for convenience. I personally like to have both options available, especially on Pie Night when things can get busy!

Crust:

• 5 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade; here’s a link to my favorite homemade pie crust recipe – Martha Stewart has a great Homemade Pie Crust Recipe)

Streusel Topping:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced

Apple Filling:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp Apple Pie Spice (or substitute with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 lbs peeled, cored, and thinly sliced crisp apples (I like to use a mix of varieties for a richer flavor)

Egg Wash

• 1 egg

Streusel Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp whipping cream or half and half

Our favorite way to ear this pie is warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream – yummmmmmmmm!

Preparing the Pie Crust

Let’s start by preheating your oven to 425°F. While the oven is heating, get your pie crusts ready. If you’re using store-bought crusts, remove them from the packaging and lightly dust your work surface with flour. Stack the crusts on top of each other and roll them out into a 17 by 12-inch rectangle. This will fit perfectly into a 15 by 10 by 1-inch sheet pan.

Fold the crust in half, and then fold it in half again to make it easier to transfer to your pan. Unfold it carefully and press the crust into the pan, making sure to fit it along the edges. You can fold the edges under and decorate as you like—using a fork to crimp the edges is a simple yet elegant option. Once your crust is in place, pop the pan into the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling and topping.

Making the Streusel Topping

Now let’s move on to that cinnamon streusel topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, quick oats, flour, and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Once it’s well combined, place the topping in the refrigerator to keep it cold while you work on the filling.

Preparing the Apple Filling

In a large bowl, toss your peeled and sliced apples with fresh lemon juice to keep them from browning and to add a little zing to the flavor. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, Apple Pie Spice (or your cinnamon-nutmeg substitute), and salt. Pour this sugar mixture over the apples and toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.

Arranging Store-Bought Pie Crusts on the Baking Sheet

For this apple slab pie, I used four store-bought pie crusts to cover the large sheet pan. To do this, lay each crust on top of the baking sheet so that the edges overhang the sides by about 2 inches. The pie crusts will overlap each other, and that’s perfectly fine! Once you have the crusts arranged and covering the entire pan, use kitchen scissors to trim off any excess crust. Then, use a fork to press down on the overlapping edges to fuse the crusts together, forming one large pie crust that fits the shape of the pan.

For an extra touch, you can lightly brush a little water under the edges where the crusts overlap, helping to bind them more securely. Just be careful not to overwork the dough—handle it as little as possible. Overworking the pie crust can cause it to lose its flakiness, and we all want that light, buttery texture in our pie! Once your crust is assembled and trimmed, use your fingers to fold the overhanging edges into a pretty scalloped design, adding a touch of elegance to the pie.

Assembling the Pie

Take the chilled crust out of the refrigerator and pour the apple filling over it, spreading it out into an even layer. Press the apples down gently to make sure they’re snug in the pan. Next, grab your streusel topping from the fridge and sprinkle it evenly over the apples.

Adding Decorative Elements to Your Slab Pie

One of the fun parts about making a slab pie is getting creative with the decorations! I like to use an extra pie crust just for embellishments. For my Pie Night slab pie, I used letter-shaped cookie cutters to spell out “PIE NIGHT” across the top, giving it a personalized touch. I also hand-cut small leaves from the dough and arranged them around the letters for an extra fall-inspired element. You can use cookie cutters, a knife, or even stencils to create shapes like leaves, pumpkins, or other festive designs. It’s a fun way to make your pie even more special, and it adds a beautiful finishing touch when the pie is baked and golden brown! So get creative and make your pie a centerpiece for the dessert table!

Making and Applying an Egg Wash

Before popping your slab apple pie into the oven, one final step ensures that your crust comes out golden and beautifully browned: applying an egg wash. To make the egg wash, whisk together one large egg with about 1 tablespoon of water until it’s smooth. Once mixed, use a pastry brush to lightly coat the exposed edges of your pie crust with the egg wash. This simple step helps the crust bake up with a rich, golden-brown color and gives it a slight sheen. Be careful not to overdo it—you just want a light, even layer. Once your crust is brushed and ready, your pie is good to go into the oven!

Baking the Slab Apple Pie

Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake the pie for about 33 to 38 minutes. You’ll want to keep an eye on it—tent the pie with foil during the last 10 minutes if it starts to brown too much. The pie is done when the apples are tender (you can check by piercing them with a toothpick). Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool until it’s warm.

Optional Glaze or Serve with Ice Cream

If you want to add a little extra sweetness, whisk together powdered sugar and whipping cream or halp-and-half in a small bowl to make a glaze. You can adjust the thickness by adding more half and half, a teaspoon at a time. Once the glaze is smooth, transfer it to a resealable sandwich bag, snip a small corner off the bag, and drizzle the glaze over the warm pie.

If you prefer, you can skip the glaze and serve the pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream—it’s a classic pairing that everyone loves!

Printable Slab Apple Pie with Streusel Topping Recipe

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Apple Slab Pie with Streusel Topping

Apple Slab Pie with Streusel Topping. A crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a buttery crust, tender spiced apples and a crunchy oat streusel perfect for Thanksgiving or fall gatherings.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple pies, apple streusel pie, slab apple pie, slab pie, Thanksgiving pie, Thanskgiving Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 32 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Pie Crust

• 5 pie crusts homemade or store bought

Streusel Topping

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced

Apple Filling

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 5 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Apple Pie Seasoning (you can also use 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 4 lbs. peeled, cored and sliced apples. I like to use a variety for richer flavor.

Streusel Glaze

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp. whipping cream or half-and-half

Egg Wash

• 1 egg (and water(

Instructions

• Let’s start by preheating your oven to 425°F
• Get crusts ready.
• Arrange crusts on baking sheet and crimp crusts.
• Make Streusel Topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, quick oats, flour, and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Once it’s well combined, place the topping in the refrigerator to keep it cold while you work on the filling.
• Prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, toss your peeled and sliced apples with fresh lemon juice to keep them from browning and to add a little zing to the flavor. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, Apple Pie Spice (or your cinnamon-nutmeg substitute), and salt. Pour this sugar mixture over the apples and toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
• Arrange the pie crusts on the baking sheet. For this apple slab pie, I used four store-bought pie crusts to cover the large sheet pan. To do this, lay each crust on top of the baking sheet so that the edges overhang the sides by about 2 inches. The pie crusts will overlap each other, and that’s perfectly fine! Once you have the crusts arranged and covering the entire pan, use kitchen scissors to trim off any excess crust. Then, use a fork to press down on the overlapping edges to fuse the crusts together, forming one large pie crust that fits the shape of the pan.
• Assemble the pie. Take the chilled crust out of the refrigerator and pour the apple filling over it, spreading it out into an even layer. Press the apples down gently to make sure they’re snug in the pan. Next, grab your streusel topping from the fridge and sprinkle it evenly over the apples.
• Add decorative elements like words, leaves or anything else.
• Add 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon of water and whisk together. Brush the egg wash on any exposed pie crust and embellishments.
• Bake the pie at 425-degrees or 33-35 minutes. Use tent foil the last 10 minutes or so to ensure the crust doesn't get too brown.
• Make glaze. If you want to add glaze, whisk 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons whipping cream or half-and-half.
• Serve warm and with a scoop of ice cream!

Choosing the Right Apples for Your Slab Apple Pie

One of the things I love most about making apple pie is experimenting with different varieties of apples. Each variety brings its own unique flavor and texture, which can really elevate your pie. For this slab apple pie, I recommend using a combination of apples to create a more complex flavor profile. For example, Granny Smith apples are tart and firm, which helps balance out the sweetness of the streusel and filling, while Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are sweeter and add a juicy, crisp texture. Mixing these varieties gives the pie a delightful balance of sweet and tart.

However, it’s important to remember that different apple varieties bake at different rates. Some, like Granny Smith, take longer to soften, while others, like Golden Delicious, become tender more quickly. To ensure all the apples bake evenly, you’ll want to slice the slower-cooking varieties a little thinner than the faster-cooking ones. This way, you won’t end up with some apples still firm while others are mushy. This small adjustment makes a big difference and ensures that every bite of your pie has perfectly tender apples!

Serve and Enjoy!

Once the pie has cooled slightly, slice it into squares and serve it warm. The combination of tender apples, buttery crust, and crunchy streusel makes this slab apple pie an absolute crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re making it for Pie Night or your Thanksgiving dinner, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!

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Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch is a party must! Refreshing pineapple and tangy lime combine favors in this fizzy, fruity, slushy punch that makes enough for a crowd!

Summertime is the perfect time to throw a Luau Party!

Invite friends and family over for a summer party! You will want to make this refreshing Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch for your party. Pineapple Lime Luau Slush Punch is so easy to make and will be the centerpiece of your party.

Plus, it only requires THREE ingredients — Dole 100% Pineapple Juice, lime concentrate and soda.

Freeze overnight, let thaw for a couple of hours and serve!

The trick to this punch is freezing it correctly.

You will need two empty gallon milk jugs. The punch is carbonated and when the punch freezes it expands. So you will only fill each milk jug up about half way. That way there is room inside of the containers for the punch to expand. If you fill the containers completely the punch will expand and the containers will break inside your freezer and make a big mess. So don’t be tempted to use only one container.

Fill each clean milk jug container with half of the Dole 100% Pinapple Juice (46 ounce), half of the lime concentrate, and each milk jug will get a 2-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda. Shake the milk containers gently to mix. Don’t shake them too much because you want the punch to retain as much of the carbonation as possible. Put the lids on the milk containers and put them in your freezer. Let them freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

About 2-3 hours before your party, take the containers out of your freezer.

You will see that the liquid inside of the containers has expanded to fill the whole containers. I wanted my punch to be as cold as possible. So I let the containers sit outside for about an hour until they were a little bit thawed. Then I brought the containers inside and used scissors to make cut each container in half. Inside the punch was still very frozen. I took the frozen punch out of the milk jug and put it into a big punch bow. Then I used a knife and broke up the punch into smaller pieces and poured the thawed liquid over the top.

We threw our Luau Party on a very hot day and our punch stayed slushy and cold for 4-5 hours!

My daughter LOVED it. She had 4-5 glasses of punch all by herself. This punch recipe makes enough for a large crowd!

The punch was a huge hit!!

Right before I served the punch I added about 10 strawberries, sliced up for a little color.

You can switch the flavors of the punch up!

Add different concentrates or flavors of soda to the pineapple juice and you can make this punch new for all kinds of parties! It would be fun to make it for the holidays with pineapple juice, cranberry concentrate and cranberry soda! So many possibilities!!

Here’s a printable version of Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch:

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Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch

Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch is a party must! Refreshing pineapple and tangy lime combine favors in this fizzy, fruity, slushy punch that makes enough for a crowd!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, drink recipe, party drink, pineapple drink, slushy drink

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 20

Ingredients

• 1 45-ounce can Dole 100% Pineapple Juice
• 2 2-liter bottles lemon-lime soda
• 1 12 ounce can lemon-lime frozen concentrate
• 1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)
• 2 empty 1 gallon milk jugs (or similar)

Instructions

• Divide all ingredients (except for strawberries) in half and pour into TWO 1-gallon milk jugs with lids. 
  
• Mixture will NOT fill the containers. Do not combine into one jug. The carbonated soda will expand while freezing to fill entire containers. 
• Put lids on milk jugs and place in freezer. Allow to freeze for at least 7 hours – overnight. 
• Take milk jugs out of freezer 2-3 hours before serving. Cut milk jugs in half and take frozen mixture out of milk jugs and put in a large bowl. 
  
• Break frozen mixture into smaller pieces and pour thawed punch over the top. 
• Add sliced strawberries (optional)
  
• Enjoy! 

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The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

We love celebrating with CAKE! When my kids graduated from high school or college, we always make my mom’s FRESH Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake. It’s so good! We also make it for other special occasions too, but it’s perfect for a special BBQ, shower or birthday!

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Why We Love This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

It’s so moist and yummy! The bottom layer is soft white cake, then it’s topped with a cream cheese/whipped cream topping and topped off with fresh strawberries in a sweet strawberry glaze. The layers of whipped cream frosting and strawberries keep the cake so moist and fresh. You can make it ahead and serve it the next day! We aren’t huge cake lovers, but this cake is so moist and bursting with flavor. I haven’t met anyone yet that doesn’t love it!

The Perfect Summertime Cake

Strawberries are in season right now so this is the perfect cake to make this time of year. There’s something magical about fresh, sun-ripened strawberries. I love that this cake uses FRESH strawberries that aren’t cooked so the ripe strawberry taste shines through!

The best part about this recipe for me is how EASY it is to make!

The base of the cake is a plain white cake mix. It’s perfect for ANY type of party or occasion. Fresh strawberries are the star of this cake. And the frosting is light and doesn’t overwhelm the fruit.

Make This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake The Day Before

You also can make this cake a day ahead of your party or occasion. Just keep it refrigerated and take it out when you are heading to your party.

Choose the Size Pan You Want

You make your cake in a jelly roll pan OR in a 9×13 inch rectangular pan. The cake will rise to the height of the pan, then you add the frosting and then the layer of glazed strawberries. It’s a beautiful cake that will be the centerpiece of the party! You also can bake the cake in two small round pans, then add the strawberry filling to the center of the cake and on top for a layered cake version of this recipe! It would look so beautiful!!

Here’s how to make the BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake!

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The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

The BEST Strawberry Cake Recipe. Moist white cake covered in a fluffy layer of cream cheese and whipped cream with a topping of luscious fresh strawberries in a sweet strawberry glaze. Everyone will fall in love with this delicious, easy cake.  

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 packages (8 ounce each) cream cheese
• 1 16 ounce tub of whipped topping, thawed
• 1 white cake mix
• 2 tubs strawberry glaze (you can find these in the produce section by the fresh strawberries) If you can't find the already made glaxe, you can buy a powdered version.

Instructions

• Grease a cake pan and preheat oven to 350-degrees 
• Make cake mix according to mix instructions. Pour cake mix into cake pan. Bake according to cake directions. 
• Take cake out when done and let cool completely. 
• With an electric mixer beat cream cheese and whipped topping until combined. 
• In a large bowl combine the fresh strawberries and glaze until combined. 
• Pour whipped topping/cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake until covered. 
• Layer the strawberries/glaze mixture over the top of the whipped topping mixture until covered. 
• Chill cake in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Can be refrigerated for up to one day before serving. Cover with plastic wrap if serving the next day.
• Enjoy! 

Make this fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake this summer

I guarantee it will be a hit with your family!

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Easy and Tasty Summer Peach Tart // Robyn’s French Nest

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Summer Peach Salad // Paint Me Pink

Peach Crisp with Fresh Peaches // Happy Happy Nester

Raspberry Strawberry Shortbread Cookies // My 100 Year Old Home

Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake // Tatertots & Jello

Mini Tri Berry Trifle // Thistlewood Farms

Easy & Delicious Red Wine Sangria // Maison de Cinq

grilled stone fruit and cheese pairings // My Sweet Savannah

Easy Skillet Peach Crumble // Inspiration For Moms

More Fruit Desserts to Make

Here are a few more desserts that are perfect to make for any occasion!

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Trifles

Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Trifles! Kick Spring off by making this easy and delicious, light and creamy mousse. It’s a great dessert to make ahead of time and wow your dinner guests! 

The Easiest Fruit Pizza

Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert. Chewy cookie crust is layered with light creamy frosting and topped with fresh sweet berries for an easy semi-homemade summer dessert!

15-Minute Cream Cheese Berry Tart

The easiest 15-minute cream cheese berry tart Looking for an easy dessert to whip together this Summer? Make a Berry Tart with puff pastry, fresh berries and a light and fluffy cheesecake filling. It’s light, fresh and oh so good!

Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Waffles

The fluffiest waffle recipes PLUS a light and fluffy cream cheese topping make a strawberry shortcake recipe that is perfect for brunch or dessert!

Have a YUMMY day! 

xoxo

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15 Best Summer Salad Recipes from this week’s Best Friday Features!

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Grilled Mexican Corn Salad @ Poinsettia Drive

Pineapple Cucumber Salad @ Suburban Simplicity

Strawberry Spinach Salad and Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe @ She Saved

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad @ Simply Stacie

Couscous Salad with Peaches and Arugula @ Cooking With Curls

Watermelon Yogurt Summer Salad @ All That’s Jas

Cucumber Caprese Salad @ Ann’s Entitled Life

Caprese Pasta Salad @ Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

How to Make Greek Salad @ A Dish of Daily Life

Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Pineapple @ Food Faith Fitness

Creamy Pea Salad @ Cincy Shopper

California Pasta Salad @ The Black Peppercorn

Elbow Macaroni Pasta Salad @ Spaceships and Laser Beams

Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad @ Sparkle Living

Low Carb Mock Cauliflower Potato Salad @ Food Faith Fitness

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What are some of your favorite salad recipes?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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20 Delicious Summer Recipes

I’m featuring from the amazing and tasty recipes linked up this week!

Here we go … if you’re not hungry now you will be by the time you finish reading!

Salted Caramel Cheesecake @ Tidy Mom

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken @ Six Sisters’ Stuff

Coconut Crusted Stuffed French Toast @ Will Cook for Smiles

Peach Crisp Cookie Cups @ Shaken Together Life

Baked Churro Donuts @ Kleinworth & Co.

Caprese Burger @ The NY Melrose Family

Mini French Apple Pies @ Kleinworth & Co.

Creamy Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroons @ Homespun With Love

Root Beer Pulled Pork @ Shugary Sweets

Sour Shirley Summer Drink Recipe @ Kleinworth & Co.

Chicken Parm Sandwich @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Avocado Lime Popsicles @ Homespun With Love

Homemade Blueberry Soda @ Yummy Healthy Easy

Tropical Spinach Salad @ Lemon Tree Dwelling

Banana Cheesecake Chimichanga @ A Night Owl

Kit Kat Ice Cream @ Life is a Party

Oreo White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats @ Grey Luster Girl

Pina Colada Frozen Yogurt @ Happy Food, Healthy Life

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler @ Yummy Healthy Easy

Dairy-Free Chocolate Cream Pie @ Cooking With Curls

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The weather is finally starting to warm up where I live and I am eager to get out and feel the sun! My kids and I love going on picnics, they are the perfect way to spend an afternoon with your family!

Here are…

15 Spring Picnic Recipes!

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Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes @ Rasamalaysia

Lemon Garlic Orzo with Asparagus @ The Garden Grazer

Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta @ Diethood

Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad @ Yay For Food

Springtime Veggie Pasta Primavera @ Whole and Heavenly Oven

Roasted Spring Veggies @ Sunkissed Kitchen

English Pea and Potato Salad @ Home Made Interest

Crispy Baked Brussels Sprouts @ Yellow Bliss Road

Roasted Mixed Potatoes with Spring Herbs and Burrata @ Half Baked Harvest

Smokey Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower @ Mindee’s Cooking Obession

Fresh Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce @ Sally’s Baking Addiction

Turkey & Brie Sandwiches @ Frankie Hearts Fashion

Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Picnic Sandwiches @ Host The Toast

Chicken and Avocado Burritos @ Closet Cooking

Caprese Orzo Salad with Balsamic Syrup @ Sweet Peas & ABCs

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Have a great day!!

xoxo

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Spring Brunch Tulip Toast

Hi, friends! Can you believe that Spring is just DAYS away?? I can’t wait for warmer weather, working in my yard and garden, long walks in our historic neighborhood and spring parties and brunches!! Today I am sharing a sweet and easy recipe that will be a highlight on your spring brunch table OR so easy to make to brighten up your morning anytime!

Easy Brunch Recipe

Tulip toast is an idea that you can whip up in MINUTES! I found this idea through MacKenzie Biehl while looking at ideas on Pinterest. All you need is a toaster. Gather the ingredients and make some for Easter brunch or for any spring weekend! Your kids are going to love making these pretty tulips out of cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients to Make Tulip Toast

• small french bread loaf
• Cherry tomatoes – red and orange.
• Cream cheese spread – I used whipped chive cream cheese spread.
• Chives.
• Oregano leaves or basil for flower leaves.

How to Make Tulip Toast

It’s so easy to make tulip toast. Here’s how to do it!

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Spring Brunch Tulip Toast

Spring Brunch Tulip Toast. Tulip toast will look beautiful on your Spring brunch table and it's so easy to make!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword brunch recipe, brunch toast, easy brunch, easy brunch recipe, kids recipe, spring brunch

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices bakery bread
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• 10 long chives
• 24 pieces herb leaves – used Oregano but you can also use Basil.
• 13-14 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

• Slice 6 slices of bread (you can make more or less, depending on how many people you are making these for)
• Toast the bread.
• Once cooled, spread whipped cream cheese on toasted slices.
• Add chives on top of the cream cheese. These will be the stems of the tulips. I put 2-3 stems on each piece of toast.

Make Tulip Heads

• Take each cherry tomato, make slices at the top of the round side of the tomato. Make one slice going horizontal across the top. Then make anther slice going horizontally,. You can also make three or four slices, having all of the slices intersect at the middle.
• Scoop out the seeds inside of each tomato.
• Add a tulip head (tomato) at the top of each chive.

Add Leaves

• Place leaves connecting to the chives to look like tulip leaves.
• Enjoy!

• Cut french bread into slices.
• Toast bread.
• Spread cream cheese on toasted bread slices.
• Cut cherry tomatoes. Make a horizontal slice and a vertical slice. at the round end of the tomato.
• Scoop out the seeds.
• Lay the chives as stems and trim them to size with kitchen sheers.
• Put the red and green cherry tomatoes at the top of the chives.
• Add oregano or basil leaves to the tulip flowers.
• Enjoy!

Kids Will Love Making Tulip Toast

This is a fun idea that kids will love! Let them experiments and make their own beautiful tulip creations!

Spring Tulip Toast Video

I made a little Instagram reel sharing how to make this easy recipe! Hop over and check it out — How to Make Spring Tulip Toast! And let’s connect on Instagram – it’s a fun place where I share behind-the-scenes ideas and inspiration. I love communicating in real time there! Let’s connect!

More Easter Brunch Recipes

Here are a few easter brunch recipes for inspiration!

Easy Paper Bunny Bags

Simple Easter Bunny Treat Bags. Celebrate Spring and Easter with the simple bunny bags you can create in minutes!

Easy Easter Dinner Ideas

How to host the perfect Easter dinner without the stress. Throw a gorgeous and delicious dinner and save time in the kitchen so you can spend it with your loved ones!

20 Easter Recipes

Spring is the perfect time to get baking! Here are 20 amazing Spring recipes that are so festive to make for Spring and Easter.

Easter Morning Casserole Recipe

One of my favorite traditions at Easter is a yummy brunch with my family. Here’s my favorite Easter brunch casserole. Fluffy eggs are surrounded by hash browns and spring vegetables. It’s so good!

Bunny Cheese Ball

Everyone loves a cheese ball. Make a bunny shaped cheese ball to celebrate easter or spring.

What are YOU most excited about for Spring?

Share with me in the comments!

xoxo

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How to Host a Magical Cookie Exchange Party + DIY Snow Globe Cookies

I’ve been hosting cookie exchange parties for over 15 years, and it’s one of my very favorite holiday traditions!! There’s something so special about gathering friends together, swapping homemade cookies, and kicking off the season with creativity, laughter, and a whole lot of sugar

This year, I wanted to bring something extra fun to the table, so I made DIY Snow Globe Cookies — and they were a total hit. They’re festive, easy to make, and perfect for a cookie exchange.

Cookie Exchange Party Tips I Swear By After 15+ Years

After hosting cookie exchanges year after year, I’ve learned that the best parties are simple, organized, and cozy. A little planning goes a long way and makes hosting feel joyful instead of stressful.

I share all of my tried-and-true hosting advice in this post:

8 Tips to Help You Host the Ultimate Cookie Exchange Party

A few of my favorite tips:

• Send invitations early so guests can plan ahead
• Be clear about how many cookies each person should bring
• Ask guests to bring containers for taking cookies home
• Encourage guests to share recipes
• Keep party food simple so the focus stays on the cookies and conversation

These small details make a big difference and help everything run smoothly.

Why Snow Globe Cookies Are Perfect for a Cookie Exchange

When you’re bringing cookies to a cookie exchange, they need to be easy to transport, sturdy enough to stack, and eye-catching on a cookie table.

Snow globe cookies check all the boxes. They look impressive, but they’re surprisingly simple to make — and everyone wanted to know how I made them

The Thick Sugar Cookie Recipe I Always Use

For these cookies, I used a copycat Swig/Crumbl-style sugar cookie recipe that makes super thick, soft cookies with thick frosting that holds decorations beautifully.

Here’s the exact recipe I used:
https://cookingwithkarli.com/crumbl-sugar-cookies/

This recipe is perfect for decorated cookies because the cookies bake up thick, sturdy, and incredibly soft.

Snow Globe Cookie Decorations (What You’ll Need)

These are the elements that turn a regular sugar cookie into a snow globe cookie. I’ll add links to all of these supplies later — this is just the ingredient list for the snow globe part of the cookies:

• Clear plastic ornaments that screw apart (use one half per cookie)
• Edible cupcake sugar decorations (Santas, reindeer, wreaths, snowmen, stockings, etc.)
• Fresh rosemary (cut into small tree shapes )
• Thick vanilla frosting (from the cookie recipe)

How to Assemble DIY Snow Globe Cookies

Once the cookies were baked and completely cooled, I frosted each cookie with a thick layer of frosting. Next, I added the edible sugar decorations and cut small pieces of rosemary into tiny tree shapes, pressing them gently into the frosting.

To finish, I placed one half of a clear plastic ornament over each cookie to create the snow globe effect. That’s it — simple, festive, and so fun

Printable Snow Globe Cookie Recipe Card (PDF)

I’ve created a one-page printable PDF recipe card for these DIY Snow Globe Cookies so you can easily save it, print it, or share it. It’s perfect for baking days, cookie exchanges, and holiday gifting.

Click here to download the printable Snow Globe Cookie Recipe Card

DIY Snow Globe Cookie Recipe (Printable Versio

DIY Snow Globe Sugar Cookie

Soft, thick sugar cookies decorated like festive snow globes. These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and gifting

Cookie Base Recipe
This is my favorite copycat Swig/Crumbl-style sugar cookie recipe:
https://cookingwithkarli.com/crumbl-sugar-cookies/

Ingredients

• Sugar cookie dough (from recipe above)
• Vanilla frosting (from recipe above)
• Edible sugar decorations
• Fresh rosemary
• Clear plastic ornament halves

Instructions

1. Bake cookies according to recipe instructions and cool completely.
2. Frost each cookie with a thick layer of frosting.
3. Decorate with edible sugar decorations and rosemary trees
4. Place one ornament half over each cookie to create the snow globe effect.
5. Store cookies in a single layer or bakery box until ready to serve or gift.

Tips

• Use thick, sturdy cookies so the ornament sits flat
• The cookies can be kept in a dry storage container with a lid for up0 to 4 days before using OR frozen for up to 2 months.
• Assemble shortly before gifting for the best presentation
• Transport cookies in shallow bakery boxes

More Cookie Exchange Recipes on Tatertots & Jello

If you’re building a cookie exchange spread, you’ll find lots of favorite cookie recipes right here on Tatertots & Jello. I’ll update this section with direct links soon:

• Classic holiday sugar cookies
• Frosted Christmas cookies
• Easy no-bake holiday treats
• Festive cookies perfect for gifting

Why Cookie Exchanges Are One of My Favorite Holiday Traditions

Cookie exchanges are about more than cookies — they’re about tradition, friendship, and slowing down during a busy season. After more than 15 years, this is still one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays, and I hope this inspires you to host one of your own.

Cookie Exchange Recipes

Here are a few of my favorite cookie exchange recipes!

• Candy Cane Swirl Frosted Cookies
• Holiday Blossom Cookies
• Double Chocolate Bisquick Cookies
• Cowgirl Cookie Bark
• Grandma’s Favorite Sugar Cookies
• Four-Ingredient Orange Milano Cookies

Happy baking

xoxo

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