Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Mini Cheesecakes

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Just last week I needed to make dessert for 50 people, anything I wanted and no restrictions. I immediately thought of making these mini cheesecakes. I have made them several times, and they are always a big hit! But I wanted to top them with something that was delicious and would be loved by everyone. I walked around the grocery and I came across these mini Reese Pieces. The colors were perfect, and everybody likes chocolate and peanut butter. So these Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Mini Cheesecakes were the result! Each cheesecake is stuffed full of mini Reese Cup pieces and drizzled with chocolate sauce and peanut butter sauce, then topped with those mini Reese Pieces that started it all!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Mini Cheesecakes
 (printable recipe)
Makes 12 cheesecakes

3/4 cup crushed Pretzels
1/4 cup Melted Butter
12 oz. block Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
2 Eggs
1 Egg Yolk
1/8 cup Vanilla flavored Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
24 mini Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Milk Chocolate Blocks
Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
4 tablespoons Milk
Reese's Mini Pieces

Crush the pretzels using a food processor or put pretzels in a bag and crush by using a rolling pin.

Pour crushed pretzels in a bowl and mix in the butter.

Place 1 tablespoon of crushed pretzel into each cavity. Press down until it is smooth and level. A note about this pan: I bought this pan at a craft store. The bottom of each cavity is a removable disk, making it easy to remove the cheesecakes once they are baked. 

Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, eggs, egg yolk, syrup and extract with a mixer.  Beat until smooth. 

Cut the mini Reese Cups in half. Place 4 halves into each cup of cheesecake batter. Push down so they are fully immersed. 

Bake for 15-20 minutes. Check to see if they are done by using a toothpick.  When done, remove from oven and use a toothpick to go around the edges of each toothpick. Cool completely. Go around edges to loosen them again. Pop up from the bottom of the pan, and place on a plate or on something you can refrigerate.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a microwave or in a small pot on the stove, to a warm heat. Add the heavy whipping cream to the melted chocolate, and whisk together until the chocolate is a drizzle consistency. Set aside, keeping it warm.

In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk. If needed, add more milk until a drizzle consistency is achieved.  

Drizzle each cheesecake with peanut butter drizzle and chocolate drizzle. Top with Reese's mini pieces. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve. 

 Thanks for joining me today! 

Here are some other recipes you might enjoy!

Chocolate Marbled Banana Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Banana Split Cheesecake Bars

Caramelo Cheesecake w/ a Dulche De Leche Cookie Crust

 

Grilled Chicken and Steak Stir-Fry / #SundaySupper

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Chicken or steak. Hardly a major problem in the realm of everyday life, but it can be a dilemma! I always choose chicken. My husband always chooses steak. I love a moist and tender grilled chicken breast over almost anything else. My husband is a dyed in the wool lover of all things steak. The only thing to do~ Cook the stir-fry I was planning, using both! That is how this Grilled Chicken and Steak Stir-Fry became Dad's favorite recipe, and one all of us love!

Grilled Chicken and Steak Stir-Fry

Makes 2 servings
Crushed Black Pepper
Garlic Powder 
Low Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
4-5 ounces Chicken Breast
4-5 ounces London Broil
Grilled Corn Cob
 Mushrooms
Mixed Peppers
Onions
Grape Tomatoes 
Whole Wheat Pasta
Yum Yum Sauce
Sour Cream

Sprinkle the chicken and london broil with black pepper and garlic powder. Pour teriyaki sauce over steak and chicken. Use two forks to pierce the meat and chicken continuously, tenderizing the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

 

 Grill the chicken, london broil, and corn cob.

Slice the peppers and onions into thin slices. Chop mushrooms. Cut tomatoes lengthwise. Cook pasta. Cut corn off the cob.

Start cooking mushrooms on the stove with a 1/2 tablespoon of butter. The mushrooms take longer to cook than the other vegetables.

Sprinkle the onions and peppers with ground pepper, and saute in a large pan until tender.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan of  peppers and onions. Mix together.

Add tomatoes and mix together. Mix yum yum sauce and sour cream. Drizzle over dish.

Your Grilled Chicken and Steak Stir-Fry is ready to serve. Thank you for joining me today!

Scroll down to see what SundaySupper members are sharing today as we celebrate Dad's Favorite Recipe!

Thank you to our hostess, Sarah from The Chef Next Door!
 

Appetizers and Snacks

• Best Popcorn Ever (with Nutritional Yeast!!) by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Easy Homemade Pretzel Recipe by April Golightly
• Nana’s Pimento Cheese by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Beverage

• Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Breakfast

• Dad’s Favorite Blueberry Pancakes by Family Around The Table
• Steak & Egg Breakfast Skillet by Caroline's Cooking

Condiments and Sauces

• Beerinara by What Smells So Good?
• Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

Desserts

• Apple Crisp by Ninja Baker
• Banana Berry Bread by Desserts Required
• Blackberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream by Simple and Savory
• Black Bourbon Walnut Brownies with Maple-Candied Bacon by The Crumby Cupcake
• Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cherry Garcia Bars by Pies and Plots
• Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes by Crazed Mom Lifestyle & Recipes
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Coconut Cream Pie by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Tempura Strawberries by Baking Sense
• German Chocolate Brownie Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Graham Cracker Chocolate Chunk No-Churn Ice Cream by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Fresh Whipped Cream by Helpful Homemade
• Peach Crumble Bars by The Finer Cookie
• Personal Banana Cream Pie by Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Rhubarb Pie by The Chef Next Door
• Maizena Tamal by Basic N Delicious
• Mom's Carrot Cake by Jennifer Cooks

Main Dishes

• Bacon Patty Melts by Cookin’ Mimi
• BBQ Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing by PancakeWarriors
• Beef Shepherd’s Pie Casserole by Cooking Chat
• Buffalo Chicken Tacos by Palatable Pastime
• Carolina-Style BBQ Burger by The Redhead Baker
• Coffee-Rubbed Prime Rib Roast by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Fried Chicken by Tramplingrose
• Grilled Chicken and Beef Stir Fry by The Freshman Cook
• Grilled Filet Mignon with Zip Sauce by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Italian Sausage and Peppers by Monica's Table
• Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken Tagine by Curious Cuisiniere
• Philly Style Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone by The Hungry Goddess
• Sharp Cheddar and Crispy Onion Burgers with Horseradish Sauce by A Mind Full Mom
• Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs by From Gate to Plate
• Spicy Fish Tacos with Garlic-Chive Aioli by Wholistic Woman
• Turkey Chorizo Burgers with Guacamole by Books n’ Cooks
• Vegetarian “Philly Cheesesteak” by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Walnut Cauliflower Zucchini Boats by Beauty and the Beets

Side Dishes

• Chipotle Lime Cole Slaw by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
• The Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad by Cooking with Carlee

Plus What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day from Sunday Supper Movement

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Dad's Triple Chocolate Cookies

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With Father's Day coming up, I find myself in my yearly "what to buy my dad" dilemma. Over the years, I have gotten him just about everything he could use or want, and some things he didn't!! I get frustrated buying him things that, a few months later, I find in the closet, unused and unopened! As I thought about what do to this year, and trying to find something unique and special for only him, I decided to bake him some cookies! He is a huge chocolate lover, and he loves when I bake for him! So what in the world took me so long to decide this is the gift for him? I don't know. Sometimes I tend to overthink these things when really, I need to remember that often "simpler is better". I  know he will love Dad's Triple Chocolate Cookies,(and so will you) and my "what to buy dad" dilemma is solved!

Dad's Triple Chocolate Cookies
(printable recipe)
Makes 2 dozen cookies

1 cup Butter~softened
3/4 cup Sugar 
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 tablespoons Powdered Chocolate
2 cups Flour
8 ounces Dark Chocolate Chips
5 ounces White Chocolate Chips

Mix together the butter, both sugars, baking soda, eggs, vanilla, and powdered chocolate. Add the flour and mix until combined.  Add white chocolate and dark chocolate chips and mix together with a spoon.

 Use a cookie scoop and place dough onto parchment covered baking sheet. 

 Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes.

Cool on a rack, wrap them up and make your Dad smile!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Here are some other cookies you might like:

Lime and White Chocolate Cookies

Oatmeal Caramel Cookies

Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies

 

 

Celebrate It! Blog Link Party!

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Welcome to Celebrate It!

Thank you for stopping by! I am glad you are here, 

and I hope that your summer is off to a great start!
I hope you will share with us what you are doing to
 celebrate summer by linking up all your creativeness!

Here are the three most clicked links:

10 Bachelorette Party Ideas

from

Tongue in Chic 

Celebrate the Start of Summer

from

Mom of 6 

21 Delicious Salad Recipes

from

The Crafty Blog Stalker 

So glad you are here to share your projects and ideas!!
We love to celebrate with you!

Here are a few things that will make this party fun for everyone:

  1. Visit 1 or 2 other party goers if you can.
It is so much more fun when
someone clicks on your link and visits your page.

2. I pin each of your link ups to the Celebrate It! board,
 and I will also pin them to another one of my
 boards that fits the pin.
 Your link up will get tweeted both times also!

3. By linking up you are giving me permission to feature
 your post on social media.  Proper credit is always given.

You may receive an email reminder about this party.

Let's get this party going!

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Blueberry and Strawberry Mini Napoleons w/ Mascarpone Cream

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 I have Blueberry and Strawberry Mini Napoleons with Mascarpone Cream for you today! The other day I looked through my freezer and fridge and saw that I had a few items that were on the verge of overstaying their welcome. If there is one thing that really drives me nutty, it is the thought that I might have to throw that food away! So, I came up with the idea of making these napoleons because:  #1, they are a favorite dessert of mine and #2, they used up all of the items I needed to use! So lets get to the recipe! I know you will love it!

Blueberry and Strawberry Mini Napoleons w/ Mascarpone Cream

Makes 16 Mini Napoleons
(printable recipe)

1-14 ounce package of Puff Pastry
8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese~softened
1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Blueberries
1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar
2 tablespoons Water 

Unwrap your pastry dough and cut the 4 pieces in half, and then cut those pieces in half. You should end up with 16 pieces of dough. I used Dufour Pastry Kitchens Classic Puff Pastry. It is fantastic tasting and very easy to use. 

Bake according to package directions, then cool completely. Mix together the mascarpone cheese, confectioner's sugar, and heavy whipping cream. As you are mixing, add the cream a little at a time. You might find that you like the cream a little stiffer, therefore using less cream. Set aside. Wash the fruit and cut the strawberries across, making strawberry discs. 

Make the drizzle by mixing together the confectioner's sugar and water. Set aside. Put the napoleon together by slicing the puff pastry in half, creating a top and a bottom. Top the bottom with a scoop of pastry cream, then top the cream with a strawberry slice or two, and a couple blueberries. Place the top of the pastry on the strawberry. Drizzle with the sugar and water mix, then top with a strawberry slice and some blueberries.

Thanks for joining me today! I am so glad I used up all my "almost out of date" ingredients, and I am even happier these terrific Blueberry and Strawberry Mini Napoleons w/ Mascarpone Cheese were the result!

Sausage and Pasta Summer Salad!

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With summer here, I am thinking it is time to start eating a little lighter. With all the heat and humidity we have been having, the thought of something heavy, just seems to drag me down and I get those "after eating yawns" that make me want to nap. Of course, then my day ends up being very unproductive. So today I am enjoying this Sausage and Pasta Summer Salad!  You are going to love it! It is light and full of so many great flavors!

Oh, did I mention, there is wine too! Check out this recipe! Today I am guest posting over at Women's Daily with this Sausage and Pasta Summer Salad, made with Aidells Chicken Sausage, and  a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio from Cupcake Vineyards!

 Click here to get the recipe: Sausage and Pasta Summer Salad
Make it today, and "after eating yawns" will be gone! Thanks for stopping by today!

Celebrate It! Blog Link Party!

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It's time to Celebrate It!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a great, fun, full of sunshine

Memorial Day Holiday!

I am so glad you have stopped by to link up and share, 

or to browse through all the incredible link ups,

I am happy to see you!

Here are last weeks most clicked links:

 Smart Summer Challenge 2016

from

Teach Mama 

Honey Sandalwood Soap Pucks

from

The Crafty Blog Stalker 

DIY Summer Fun Idea Jar

from

The Country Chic Cottage 

So glad you are here to share your projects and ideas!!

We love to celebrate with you!

Here are a few things that will make this party fun for everyone:

  1. Visit 1 or 2 other party goers if you can.
It is so much more fun when
someone clicks on your link and visits your page.

2. I pin each of your link ups to the Celebrate It! board,
 and I will also pin them to another one of my
 boards that fits the pin.
 Your link up will get tweeted both times also!

3. By linking up you are giving me permission to feature
 your post on social media.  Proper credit is always given.

You may receive an email reminder about this party.

Let's get this party going!

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