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Berry Cheesecake Salad

June 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Red, White, & Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad is the perfect summer dessert! Its chilled which makes it refreshing but its not so heavy that it weighs you down. This is perfect any summer day for a BBQ, after a pool day, or to make for your Independence Day party!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 7 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces fat free frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup hard pretzels chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and your preparation area. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cool running water before slicing or using.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Carefully fold in the berries and pretzels.
  5. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. Tip: It’s recommended that you fold in the berries and pretzels just before serving. Storage for too long may water down the cheesecake and make the pretzels soggy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe contains 48% DV of Vitamin C per serving.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (189g)
servings per container 10

Amount per serving
Calories	180					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	240	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	37	g			13	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	19	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	94	mg			8	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	208	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cheesecake, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Candied Pecans

November 21, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

These Candied Pecans are the perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering or just to munch on at the end of the day! These Candied Pecans are lightly sweet and pair well with wines such as Moscato, Riesling, and Blanc du Bios.


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 Degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl combine the egg white, and the vanilla extract. Add the pecan halves and toss to coat the pecans in the egg white mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar mixture overtop the pecans and toss again to coat.
  6. Spread pecans in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and spread out again and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before moving. Once completely cooled stir and break apart nut clusters.
  8. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, pecans, snack, snacking, Snacks

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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  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

Cranberry Apple Granola

November 8, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for your next holiday recipe? Our Cranberry Apple Granola is a delicious, sweet treat to pair with some Greek Yogurt for your next gathering.  You can also package it up and have a sweet homemade gift for your family and neighbors!

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Cranberry Apple Granola
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups old fashion rolled oats Dry
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried apples chopped
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds hulled, salted, roasted (pepitas)
  • 1/2 cup cranberries sweetened, dried
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your area.
  2. Preheat your oven to 300â—¦F.
  3. In a large bowl, add your oats and evenly add the olive oil. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. Next, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and walnuts. Mix until well combined and oats are evenly coated.
  5. Transfer oat mix to a baking sheet and spread evenly, allowing space on the baking sheet. Note: Overcrowding can cause oats not to bake as thoroughly.
  6. Bake oat mix for 25 to 30 minutes and stir halfway through. The oat mixture should be a light golden-brown color once it is done.
  7. Once the oats are done baking, allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. When oat mix has cooled, add them to a mixing bowl, along with the dried apples, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries, and mix.
  9. Coat the granola mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and mix.
  10. Serve granola as a snack or store in an air-tight container.
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Chocolate Almond Butter Bark

October 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Whip up a healthier version of bark by using cottage cheese. This sweet treat is high in protein and BIG on flavor.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese, 1%
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Using a blender combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
  4. Spread out cottage cheese mixture evenly over parchment paper
  5. Spoon almond butter over the top of your cottage cheese
  6. Using a knife create swirl designs in your mixture
  7. Put baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours
  8. Once firm, cut or break into pieces
  9. Store in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain firm consistency.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond, almond butter, cottage cheese, Desserts, healthy dessert

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