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Chess Bars

These are sweet. I mean REALLY sweet. But every once in a while, when you have a sweet tooth, only these will do.


Serving Size: 18 bars
Chef:
Chess Bars

Chess Bars

Ridiculously sweet, but excellent nonetheless.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and mix with cake mix. Press mixture into bottom of 9x13” pan evenly as though making a crust.
  2. Mix together sugar, eggs and cream cheese until creamy. Pour into pan atop the first mixture. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

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Classic Cheesecake

This is the way cheesecake should be made and eaten. Not with strawberry topping or caramel drizzled over it. This cheesecake is decadent. Savor every plain bite.


Serving Size: 10 servings
Chef:
Classic Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

The best, most decadent version of cheesecake I've ever had. My absolutely favorite.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 2 Hour

Ingredients

For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cup coarsely ground walnuts or pecans
  • 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
For the Filling
  • 4 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 eggs
For the Topping
  • 2 cups ice cold sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

For the Crust
  1. Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.
For the Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth for 5 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat thoroughly.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, scraping the sides after each addition. Beat for 5 minutes.
  4. Spoon over the crust.
  5. Put pan on an insulated baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes.
  6. Turn the heat off and leave in the oven for another 30 minutes.
For the Topping
  1. Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.

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Fruity Pebbles Treats

The hardest part of this recipe is remembering to pluralize the word ‘Pebble’. Seriously…why did it take me 50 years to make these magical treats!? ;)


Serving Size: 18 servings
Fruity Pebbles Treats

Fruity Pebbles Treats

So easy it's ridiculous.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal (10-ounce box)

Instructions

  1. Spray bottom and sides of 9x13-inch pan.
  2. In large, nonstick pot, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  3. Add marshmallows and stir with silicone spatula to coat the marshmallows. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. Remove from heat and add cereal. Stir quickly to incorporate before the mixture becomes too stiff.
  5. Transfer to pan and press to form even treats.
  6. Cool completely before cutting.

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