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Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake

posted on : June 25, 2020 posted by : Kirsten Bell 33 Comments

I think it’s about time for a new cake recipe, don’t you? And boy do I have a good one to share today! Lemon blueberry sheet cake! Easy, quick, fruity, light and delicious. Moist lemon cake with sweet blueberries, topped with a lemon glaze instead of frosting for a knock-your-socks-off sheet cake recipe!

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No-Bake Lemon Raspberry Icebox Cake

posted on : April 27, 2020 posted by : Kirsten Bell 5 Comments

The days are getting longer and warmer, the sun is shining, and I am ready for summer nights! We love to entertain year-round, but opening our patio up to friends is my very favorite! Not my favorite? Heating our house up by turning on the oven when it’s already hot! Enter: no-bake lemon raspberry icebox cake! The perfect no bake summer dessert that’s all flavor, very little prep, and you guessed it: absolutely no baking! So turn off that oven, and let’s make some cake!

Oh and even better? Some of my favorite blogger friends are sharing their delicious no-bake dessert recipes too! Scroll to the bottom of this post for all the summer dessert inspiration!

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Easy Lemon Risotto

posted on : August 23, 2019 posted by : Kirsten Bell 3 Comments

Easy lemon risotto. Basically sunshine in a bite! This risotto is creamy and delicious, with bright and light lemon flavor. Perfect for spring gatherings and an elevated side dish to summer barbecues! And the best part? Risotto is super easy to make, and everyone will be asking for more.

I’ve gotten so many questions about these blue and white bowls, which are unfortunately not sold anymore where I found them! But here are some similar ones that I love!

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The Perfect Summer Dessert: No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

posted on : July 25, 2019 posted by : Kirsten Bell 4 Comments

We love summertime! Lazy days on the lake, hikes through the forest, and iced cocktails on the patio. Hot days are also the perfect time to give the oven a rest, and make an easy no-bake dessert! And these no-bake oreo cheesecake bars are perfect! Quick, easy and delicious for when I don’t want to handle the heat.

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You’ll notice in the ingredients that I used Organic Valley cream cheese and heavy cream. I am a big believer that the ingredients we use have a huge impact on the final product. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Of course we’re going to taste the ingredients that we put in our food. That’s kind of the whole point! I love that not only are Organic Valley products organic (obviously), but they also taste so rich and creamy. Totally necessary for cheesecake in my opinion!

 

 

Making this no-bake oreo cheesecake is seriously so quick and simple, and I love that it doesn’t require any specialty equipment – just a hand mixer, baking dish and you’re set!

3 Easy Steps To Make No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake:

  • Make the crust! Combine crushed oreos and butter, and press it into the bottom of your pan
  • Make the filling! Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, and set aside. Combine the rest of the filling ingredients, and then gently fold in the whipping cream. You’ll want to use totally softened cream cheese for easy mixing and a creamy filling. Spoon onto the crust, cover and chill either in the freezer or fridge, depending on your timeline!
  • Prepare the ganache if you want to – this is totally optional but it’s pretty and a little extra chocolate never hurt anyone, right haha?!
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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The Perfect Summer Dessert: No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

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  • Author: Kirsten Bell
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Description

A quick and easy no-bake dessert recipe – perfect for hot summer days!

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients: 

1 1/4 cups crushed Oreo cookies (cream removed). I crushed mine in my Vitamix, but you could also crush them with a rolling pin. 

1/3 cup Organic Valley salted butter, melted

 

Filling Ingredients: 

 

1 1/4 cup Organic Valley heavy cream

16 oz softened Organic Valley cream cheese

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

12 Oreo cookies (with cream), roughly chopped 

 

Ganache Ingredients: 

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup Organic Valley heavy cream

Instructions

Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper so that there’s an overhang on the sides. This will make taking the bars out of the pan much easier. Combine the crushed oreos and the melted butter, and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Move into the fridge while you prepare the filling. 
 
For the filling: beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until fluffy and well combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until evenly distributed. Stir in the chopped oreos. 
 
Cover the oreo crust with the oreo cheesecake filling. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze 2-3 hours, or refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight. 
 

For the ganache: Combine the chocolate chips and the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds, and stir until the chocolate chips are fully melted. Drizzle the somewhat cooled ganache over the cheesecake bars.
Cut and enjoy!

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5 Tips For Hosting An Easy and Beautiful Summer Picnic

posted on : June 21, 2019 posted by : Kirsten Bell 1 Comment

Happy official first day of summer! What better way to welcome the new season than with a summer picnic? I love spending as much time outdoors during the summer months as possible, to take advantage of the beautiful weather and scenery! So today I’m sharing with you my five tips for hosting a summer picnic!

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