Archive for the ‘cakes’ Category

For this cake you will need: 1 package low-fat cream cheese 1 package sugar free Strawberry Jello 2 cups sugar free low fat whipped topping Fresh Strawberries (add bananas if you like) 1 graham cracker crust made with any granulated diabetic sweetener sugar free strawberry jam/preserves for topping Directions: 1)  Disolve jello with 1/2 cup [...]

For the Key Lime Cheesecake, you will need: 20 cream-filled vanilla cookies, finely ground 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 box (3.4 oz.) lime gelatin mix 4 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. In bowl, [...]

Boston Creme Pie is a rich creamy dessert. Made from a combination of yellow cake, custard and chocolate glaze, this wonderful cake is one of my favorite desserts.  I got this easy Boston Creme Pie recipe from allrecipes.com. For this recipe, you will need: 6 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour [...]

This post has been sitting in my drafts for months. I should have posted this before the holidays but I’ve totally forgotten. Better late than never. For this recipe, you will need: 4 cups raisins 1 cup candied cherries – halved 1 cup candied pineapple 1 cup diced candied mixed fruit 1 cup pecan halves [...]

I got the recipe from Giada De Laurentiis’ Everyday Italian.   According to her, Amaretti means “little bitters” but it commonly refers to light, airy, crunchy, dome-shaped almond cookies.  These cookies were used in this cake. For the cake, you will need: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup (about 2 [...]