holiday dessert

Make This Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll for a Hit Holiday Dessert

December 23, 2017 by Kathryn 24 Comments

When it comes to holiday baking, there are a few tried and true favourites that my family absolutely can’t live without. Benjamin always requests his favourite No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. And Zackary and my husband are both fans of my foolproof Butterscotch Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies.

But personally, my favourite holiday treats must have my favourite holiday ingredient…Philadelphia Cream Cheese! The smooth, tangy taste of Philly is good for so much more than just cheesecake. And that’s why my holiday baking always includes this scrumptious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll. It’s easy, looks fancy and tastes absolutely divine! [Read more…]

Add Holiday Magic to Your Table with this Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Recipe

December 14, 2016 by Kathryn 48 Comments

When it comes to holiday dessert, there’s nothing quite as show-stopping as a cheesecake. Creamy, decadent and unexpectedly versatile, it’s the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. And of course, a great cheesecake has to be made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese! The flavour and texture guarantee perfect results every time, even for a cheesecake-making novice!

But as good as cheesecake is, it can always be even better! So, in my hunt for the most decadent holiday dessert imaginable, I decided to combine two delectable desserts into one mouth-watering masterpiece…a Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake! A half recipe of classic Philadelphia New York Cheesecake is layered between rich and flavourful Red Velvet Cake and covered in a cream cheese icing for a holiday dessert that’s simply irresistible! [Read more…]

Bake Up a Decadent Holiday Cookies and Cream Cheesecake-Giveaway #BakersSecret

December 7, 2015 by Kathryn 79 Comments

With Christmas just a few weeks away, I am baking up a storm getting ready for the upcoming holiday. And whether I’m making cookies, candy, squares or slices, my Baker’s Secret pans are a must in my kitchen. I recently received the Baker’s Secret 5 pc. Easy Store Bakeware set, and it’s been an absolute must-have in my kitchen for holiday baking. The 9×13 cake pan is my personal favourite in the set; not only is it a great size for all kinds of squares, it’s ideal for my very favourite Cookies and Cream Cheesecake.

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Brighten Your Holidays with this Simple Black Forest Oreo Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

November 28, 2014 by Kathryn 36 Comments

It’s no secret that I love all things cheese and because that applies to dessert too, I am a huge cream cheese fan. Since Kraft unveiled the new Philadelphia Chocolate Brick Cream Cheese last month, I’ve been having a blast using it to create decadent treats like these Double Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls. But when it comes to chocolate and cream cheese, there’s just no way that one dessert is enough!

I decided I wanted to create a festive dessert that had gourmet style, but was still quick and easy to prepare. Of course, chocolate cheesecake is a favourite with me so I also wanted to incorporate it in some way. And so my Black Forest Oreo Mini Cheesecakes were created!

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Easy Holiday Baking with Iced Pumpkin Spice Cake and Other Tasty Recipes from PAM

December 11, 2012 by Kathryn 22 Comments

I love Christmas baking and I do a lot of it, but with my busy day I need recipes that are quick, delicious and foolproof. Thankfully, PAM, a staple in Canadian kitchens for more than 50 years now, has some tasty new recipes available at PAM Canada that fit the bill perfectly.

I decided to try out the Iced Pumpkin Spice Cake. The fabulous thing about baking with pumpkin is that it creates a very moist and dense dessert that’s sure to satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth. But it can make meals that stick to the pan, so I was eager to whip up this cake with a little help from PAM! [Read more…]