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Frozen Pumpkin No Bake Cheesecake

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This Frozen Pumpkin No Bake Cheesecake is the perfect cheesecake recipe for those upcoming holiday get togethers such as Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Where you just want to serve something festive and different that the average pumpkin pie. 

This frozen spiced pumpkin cheesecake is just one of those recipes that everyone should have in their freezer around the holiday season.

Think Thanksgiving and Christmas or if you just love pumpkins and cheesecake then this recipe can really be enjoyed any time of the year.

Seriously it doesn’t get any more delicious than this dessert and trust me it’s pretty easy to make.

So go ahead and serve this to your guests and family and watch them beg for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE A Frozen Pumpkin No Bake Cheesecake

TO MAKE THE FROZEN SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CRUST:

  1. Start by making your base/crust, in a large bowl place your graham crackers, brown sugar and melted butter. Mix this together with a spoon and then use your hands to press it together so it sticks. Lightly oil your cheesecake pan and then place your graham cracker crust inside. Press firmly down to create your crust.

NO-BAKE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:

  1. Chill pie crust for at 30 minutes prior to filling. Prior to serving, rub the outside and bottom of the cheesecake pan with a wringed out hot cloth this helps to release the pan from the crust.
  2. Baked graham crust: Preheat oven to 325°. Bake crust for 10 minutes, cool completely before filling.
  3. Add 2 packages of cream cheese to a large bowl and with your hand held blender whisk in a can of condensed milk, whipped cream and vanilla extract. Blend till smooth, be careful to not over blend.
  4. Pour over your crust slowly then chill in the freezer anywhere from 6 to 24 hours.

FINISHING THE CHEESECAKE:

  1. Once your cake is absolutely cold, release the cheesecake from the pan slowly.
  2. Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar over top
  3. Cut and allow to defrost for roughly 20 minutes, enjoy!

What better way to celebrate fall in the kitchen than with a Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake?

This Cheesecake will have you and those who get a chance to have a slice wanting more. And the nice thing is this 8″ inch cake can serve 12 people easily.

Since this is a no bake cake, you are going to want to prepare it the day ahead. Then allow it to set in the freezer for at least 6 hours prior to serving.

Tucker, you can serve it with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on the top prior to serving if desired.

However the rest of the Canadian Cooking Adventures team thinks it’s best with just a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, so we will leave that up to you.

This is the most creamy and tasty cheesecake, perfect for the holidays!

Also be sure to use “pumpkin puree” not “filling”, there is big difference here.

For this recipe, I used 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, because I really like a thin crust however most recipes will call for 2 cups which makes a slightly thicker crust.

If you prefer a thicker crust then use the 2 cups.

Note: You can put a dollop of whipped cream on top. Place your cake back in the freezer or it will melt this cheesecake is best chilled frozen.

Inspired by: Chelsea’s Messy Apron ~ Frozen Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

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Christmas & Thanksgiving, Desserts, New Year's

White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

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The Magic of Christmas is in the air with these White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread cookies. Can you feel it? 

Wanting another holiday cookie recipe? Try my White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Shortbread always brings back memories of Christmas for me. Having grown up in a large family these where always sure to be there on the living room table for everyone to enjoy! Along with Ginger Snap Cookies and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies.

I miss those days honestly, when my Grandma and older folks where around and all of my family lived in one city.

Personally, I just love the Christmas Season because this is about the only time that I really start to embrace the colder months. 

The nights get darker fast and everyone stays inside in most parts of Canada. 

However, that does not stop people from celebrating as they decorate their houses with pretty lights that light almost every street. 

Which creates a warm glow in the dark of night and creates a warmth only Christmas brings. 

It is just so pretty when the snow hits these lights because it literally glistens.

Creating a magical joyful feeling that is hard to ignore, I have even seen many Ebenezer Scrooge’s change overnight with the help of someone’s offer of warm cookies.

What is Christmas without a little home baking?

And if you ask me shortbread is definitely something that can’t be skipped.

Nothing beats homemade shortbread, so I encourage you to try them this year. Once you try these cookies, I’m certain you’ll be requested to make them again. 

And the nice thing is you can make these ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.

Where you can bring them along for others to enjoy wherever you may go this holiday season.

Having tried several shortbread recipes throughout the years, I’m now sharing one of my favorites with you.

The combination of the soft and flaky shortbread, along with the tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the white chocolate make this cookie so lovely.

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

You will need: directions in the recipe card below.

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER’S White Chocolate (6 oz.), chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries

Wishing you and yours’s a Joyful and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Notes: After cookies are completely cooled, place in airtight container or plastic freezer bag.  Keep the dough refrigerated if you are going to be making these in batches. Also keep in mind the dough is not meant to be sticky like other cookies this is shortbread after all.

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Christmas & Thanksgiving, Desserts

Christmas Cheesecake

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This Christmas Cheesecake is the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations! 

The Christmas Holidays are here once again! 

And boy oh boy am I excited! The holidays mean different things to different people, but I think we can all agree that it’s a time to rest and hopefully relax spending some quality time with those we love. And I hope this cheesecake may just be that one thing that helps with that.

CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE NO BAKE

This cheesecake here is a no bake cheesecake, just so you know!

That means the only thing that is being cooked is the gram cracker crust, the rest is frozen prior to serving! 

WHY IS IT PURPLE

You may be thinking, how did you get that cheesecake purple? And is it even healthy! The answer to that is yes, it is healthy.

And it is made with purple yams.

If you have never cooked with purple yam before, trust me it is not hard.

It is like cooking any other yam actually. 

HOW TO PURPLE YAMS TASTE

You’re probably wondering if purple yams taste good in a cheesecake right? Well I assure you they do, purple yams are often cooked in cakes in the Philippines. And are a bit sweet and make for an excellent addition in a cheesecake. 

In the Philippines this cheesecakes is actually known as “Ube”.

Purple yams are packed with vitamins, such as A, C and are a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.

And are known to improve blood sugar regulation and some studies have discovered significant antibacterial and antifungal properties.

HOW DOES A PURPLE YAM LOOK COOKED

HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE

  1. Start by making your base/crust, in a large bowl place your graham crackers, brown sugar and melted butter. Mix this together with a spoon and then use your hands to press it together so it sticks.
  2. Lightly oil your cheesecake pan and then place your graham cracker crust inside. Press firmly down to create your crust. No-bake graham cracker crust: Chill pie crust for at 30 minutes prior to filling. Prior to serving, rub the outside and bottom of the cheesecake pan with a wringed out hot cloth this helps to release the pan from the crust. Baked graham crust: Preheat oven to 325°. Bake crust for 10 minutes, cool completely before filling.

FILLING:

  1. Wash and cut your yams into bite size pieces and boil in a pot of water till tender.
  2. Strain your yams and allow to cool. Once your Purple Yams have cooled, mash them in a large bowl till smooth.
  3. Then add 2 packages of cream cheese and with your hand held blender whisk together till smooth. Add in your condensed milk, nutmeg and ground cinnamon. Pour over your crust slowly then chill in the freezer anywhere from 6 to 24 hours.

FINISHING THE CHEESECAKE:

  1. Once your cake is absolutely cold, release the cheesecake from the pan slowly.
  2. Add more whipped cream around the cake to decorate!
  3. Cut and allow to defrost for roughly 20 minutes, enjoy!
  • I like to use an 8″ inch cheesecake pan for this recipe which gives you a thick cheesecake as seen in the pictures below, which can serve 12 people.
  • If you prefer a thinner cheesecake, you can then use a 9″inch cheesecake pan. Really there is not much to it, besides boiling some purple yams, preparing your crust and whip up some cream cheese, along with whipped cream to give it the perfect lightness that makes this dessert so decadent!

Be sure not to skimp on the “whip cream” here because it really makes this cake come together perfectly.

If that is not more reason to enjoy them this holiday season in a cheesecake then I don’t know what is!

Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays!

Note: Place your cake back in the freezer or it will melt this cheesecake is best kept chilled. If you like a thinner graham cracker crust, feel free to use 1 1/2 cups of crushed crackers instead of 2.

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Breakfast

VEGAN MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

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This Vegan Matcha Chia Pudding is made with almond milk, stevia, vanilla extract, chia seeds and fresh bananas.

If you’re looking for a quick and healthy breakfast option, then you just found it!

IS CHIA SEED PUDDING HEALTHY

Yes, extremely. And low in fat and calories too!

Because the chia seeds are high in so many nutritionists, such as omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.

WHAT IS CHIA PUDDING

Chia pudding is basically made with those amazing chia seeds.

They expand when added to liquid and create a pudding almost some would say tapioca like texture.

I like to eat chia pudding 3x per week and so will make a batch typically on a Sunday night and have a few sitting in the fridge for the week ahead. 

CHIA PUDDING SEED RATIO

When I first made this I was experimenting with that ratio and came up with a 3/4 cup of liquid to 3 tbsp chia seeds is best.

Which will make one serving for someones breakfast!

CHIA PUDDING RECIPE

Once you see how easy this recipe is to make. Your breakfast time will be revolutionized! 

And trust me you do not need to be vegan to enjoy this. I eat this regularly, because it is not only super simple to make.

It also contains a ton of health benefits, due to their high antioxidants count that far outweigh even the blueberries.

HOW TO MAKE MATCHA CHIA PUDDING 

  • You will want to start with adding the Match powder to a large bowl and then with a whisk slowly add in the almond milk. Whisking to ensure the matcha becomes fully dissolved.
  • Then you will whisk in the vanilla and stevia
  • And lastly the chia seeds
  • Stir to combine for several minutes to prevent lumps
  • Then pour into individual cups and place in the fridge overnight to set
  • Cover each bowl that is placed in the fridge longer than 24 hrs to preserve freshness. 
  • On the day of sering, slice a few pieces of a banana on top and serve. 

MATCHA CHIA PUDDING WITH COCONUT MILK

  • Yes, you can use Coconut Milk instead of Almond if you prefer. 
  • Even cows milk will work, however that would not be a vegan option. 

TOPPINGS IDEAS FOR MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

  • Fresh Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Nuts
  • Raisins 

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Desserts

Chocolate Strawberry Frosty

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This Chocolate Strawberry Frosty is super creamy healthy and delicious!

Do you love Strawberries? how about Chocolate? Well then this creamy treat is going to make you very happy.

And since summer is right around the corner, now is a good time to learn to make these types of treats for yourself. 

Plus the nice thing is they really take no special skills at all to make, simply make sure everything is cold prior and your good to go!

I admit I used to be one of those people that would get all caught up it it. 

Idling my car in those ridiculously long drive thru lineups, just because I needed that cooling taste of a creamy frosty.

I knew they were not very healthy but the reward of a creamy cool down was worth it!

Well I found a way to have that cool cooldown at home and in a much healthier way. 

This recipe has the addition of a banana in it, however if you want just a Chocolate Frosty, then you can omit the banana. Easy eh enough eh!

Since these frosties contain all natural ingredients vs some of those unmentionable ones you do find in the restaurant kinds.

You can really feel good about making and serving these to your family and friends on those hot summer days! 

A frosty is basically like Chocolate ice cream, made in a similar way. However the trick is to make it with very cold ingredients and to only let it sit in the freezer there after for a minimum of 15 minutes. You do not want it to freeze otherwise it will be more like a ice cream!!

Plus these frostys are super simple to make as only contains 5 ingredients to make it. This recipe makes the most creamy frosties around. 

This recipe will make 2 medium sized frosties, however if your wanting to serve more people, simple double to recipe with my easy to use recipe adjuster above. 

When making frostys at home, your expected to enjoy them shortly after. Because this is not ice-cream and itt does not need freezing at all. A frosty literally can be made and enjoyed in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

Just be sure to follow the directions I have listed below and you will be on your way to Strawberry Chocolate frosty heaven! 

Like this recipe? Try my “Chocolate Banana Frosty ” or my “Chocolate Frosty” it is very similar to this with a fruit flare. 

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Desserts, Easter

Mini Egg Cheesecake Cups

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Spring is officially here and that means Easter is right around the corner. These (no bake) Mini Egg Cheesecake Cups are sure to bring some sweetness to your home this season.

Now let me ask you a serious question, do you know anyone that doesn’t like cheesecake? Well I don’t. 

So trust me when I say that these cheesecake cups are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face this Easter Season.

What I REALLY like about these Cheesecake cups is that their not heavy at all. And that’s because of the whip cream addition that makes them almost like a cheesecake mousse! YES, A Cheesecake Mousse!

My partner who lives, I mean loves cheesecake. Has already given it a 10 out of 10 and then asked is there more? 

Lucky for him, I am going to be making these again for Easter as I will be serving them to our guests.  

I had such a good time making these, I bet the kids would have a blast making them too!

This recipe here can easily serve 6 people. Also, since this is a no bake cheesecake recipe it can all be ready in less than 30 minutes! And like any of my recipes, you can adjust the ingredient ratio in the ingredient section and serve more people or less people if desired. 

You may have been thinking, aren’t Cadbury eggs Canadian?

Because I sure did, but after some research I learned their actually a milk chocolate created and produced by Cadbury UK. And are now also produced in Canada, so I decided to place this recipe under my England cuisines category. I hope that is okay with my Canadian readers!

These cups are so good that people may just ask for seconds or thirds. So if you are serving more than a few, I would definitely double up the recipe.

Also they are best served a bit chilled and can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving if need be. 

Your going to be shocked at how easy and tasty this recipe is. People are sure to be asking how you made it? But let’s leave that little secret to us kitchen warriors.

 

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Desserts

Chocolate Banana Frosty

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This Chocolate Banana Frosty is super delicious and is pretty healthy in comparison what you can get at the store.

Summer is right around the corner and that means those delicious frozen desserts are about to be marketed on every tv commercial and billboard near you.

So I wanted to share my recipe to make a delicious frosty’s at home.

In hopes to save you from those long lineups at the drive thru and hopefully your healthy some too.

I admit I used to be one of those people that would get all caught up it it. Idling my car in those ridiculously long drive thru lineups, just because I needed that cooling taste of a creamy frosty.

I knew they were not very healthy but the reward of a creamy cool down was worth it!

Well I found a way to have that cool cooldown at home and in a much healthier way. 

This recipe has the addition of a banana in it, however if you want just a Chocolate Frosty, then you can omit the banana. Easy eh enough eh!

Since these frosties contain all natural ingredients vs some of those unmentionable ones you do find in the restaurant kinds. You can really feel good about making and serving these to your family and friends on those hot summer days! 

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FROSTY 

A frosty is basically like Chocolate ice cream, made in a similar way. If you have ever been to Wendy’s these taste very similar to their frosties. 

  • However the trick is to make it with very cold ingredients and to only let it sit in the freezer there after for a minimum of 15 minutes.
  • You do not want it to freeze otherwise it will be more like a ice cream!!

WHAT’S IN A CHOCOLATE FROSTY

  • The ingredient in this frosty are, ice cubes, chocolate milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, frozen banana, sweetened condensed milk, whip cream and pure vanilla extract.

Plus these frostys are super simple to make as only contains 5 ingredients to make it.

This recipe makes the most chocolate and creamy frosties around. 

This recipe will make 2 medium sized frosties, however if your wanting to serve more people, simple double to recipe with my easy to use recipe adjuster above. 

When making frostys at home, your expected to enjoy them shortly after. Because this is not ice-cream and itt does not need freezing at all. A frosty literally can be made and enjoyed in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

Just be sure to follow the directions I have listed below and you will be on your way to Chocolate frosty heaven! 

Like this recipe? Try my “Chocolate Banana Frosty ” or my “Chocolate Frosty” it is very similar to this with a fruit flare. 

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

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Desserts

Chocolate Frosty Recipe

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This Super delicious Chocolate Frosty Recipe is much more healthier to make at home then to order from your fast food restaurant!

Plus it is super simple to make as it only contains 4 ingredients.

I admit I used to go through the drive through in the summer and wait in those long line ups.

Idling my car and feeling bad for that, just because I want the cooling taste of a creamy frosty. 

However that was years ago, I now make my frosties at home.

I have experimented over the years with the different ways to make homemade frostys.

And have come up with the best recipe for making the most creamiest and coolest frosties around. 

Summer is right around the corner and I wanted to share with you all my BEST recipe for making a delicious frosty’s at home.

In hopes to save you from those long lineups at the drive thru and hopefully your healthy some too.

Since these frosties contain all natural ingredients vs some of those unmentionable ones you do find in the restaurant kinds.

You can really feel good about making and serving these to your family and friends on those hot summer days! 

A frosty is basically like Chocolate ice cream, made in a similar way.

However the trick is to make it with very cold ingredients and to only let it sit in the freezer there after for a minimum of 15 minutes.

You do not want it to freeze otherwise it will be more like a ice cream!!

This recipe will make 2 medium sized frosties, however if your wanting to serve more people, simple double to recipe with my easy to use recipe adjuster above. 

When making frostys at home, your expected to enjoy them shortly after. Because this is not ice-cream and itt does not need freezing at all.

A frosty literally can be made and enjoyed in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

Just be sure to follow the directions I have listed below and you will be on your way to Chocolate frosty heaven! 

Like this recipe? Try my “Chocolate Banana Frosty ” or my “Strawberry Chocolate Strawberry Frosty” it is very similar to this with a fruit flare. 


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