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Banana Chia Pudding

November 17, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This homemade Banana Pudding is a healthy way to end the evening! Big on flavor and high in fiber this Banana Pudding pairs well with white wines such as Viognier, Albarenio, or Chardonnay.


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Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas divided
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces frozen fat free whipped topping
  • 8 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons pecans chopped and toasted
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Instructions
  1. Mash 2 of the bananas, reserve the 3rd for slicing.
  2. In a medium pot, heat the bananas, 3/4 cup milk, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream and sugar. Wisk together the remaining ¼ cup milk and corn starch. When banana mixture is heated through, lower the heat and stir in the milk and cornstarch.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly then place in the fridge to chill and let thicken, at least an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and toast pecans for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Top with the whipped topping, sliced banana, graham cracker crumbs and toasted pecans. Serve in either one large dish, or single servings divided into 8 parfait cups or double servings into 4 dishes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, Desserts, pudding

Pumpkin Cheesecake No Bake

October 14, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Oh, my Gourd! This No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is a great go-to for an easy pumpkin dessert.


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Pumpkin Cheesecake No Bake
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Servings
8 slices
Servings
8 slices
Ingredients
Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Plain
  • 2 Tablespoons butter Unsalted, Melted
Cheesecake
  • 8 ounces whipped topping Fat Free, Thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Fat Free
  • 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt Nonfat
  • 1 ounce Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix Fat Free, Sugar Free
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  1. Clean and prep baking area.
  2. Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and mix until well combined.
  3. Transfer buttered graham cracker crumbs into a pie dish or Springform baking pan and press them tightly into the bottom of the pan. Place pan into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to chill.
  4. In a large bowl, add whipped topping, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt and mix until well-combined using a handheld mixer.
  5. Add the instant pudding mix to the bowl and mix until smooth. Add in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until well-combined.
  6. Remove pie pan from refrigerator and place mixture on top of crust. Ensure the mixture is evenly distributed.
  7. Place pie in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. *Consistency of pie mixture will depend on time refrigerated or frozen*
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheesecake, dessert, Desserts, fall, healthy des, pumpkin

Cranberry Cheesecake Bites

December 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Wondering what to do with fresh cranberries? Try our easy dessert that can easily be used for holidays and parties that look as stunning as they taste.

Cranberry Cheesecake Bites
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12 (2 bites)
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 12 ounces nonfat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon plain gelatin powder
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
Servings: (2 bites)
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Line a mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Evenly distribute the graham cracker crumbs in the bottoms of the lined mini-muffin tin.
  4. In a bowl combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined and smooth. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture among the mini-muffins. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
  5. While the mini-muffin tin is in the oven, in a saucepan, begin to heat the cranberries, sugar, water and rosemary, continuously mashing and stirring. Once it has broken down, add in the gelatin. Remove from heat and continue stirring.
  6. Once the cream cheese mixture is done cooking, top with the cranberry mixture. Cover and chill until the bites have set. Store in the fridge.
  7. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheesecake, cranberries, cranberry, dessert

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