New York Cheesecake

I’m a huge fan of cheesecake and when I saw this recipe that uses  (8-eight ounce) packages of cream cheese, I knew this cheesecake recipe had to be a nice thick cheesecake…and it was.  This cheesecake recipe is also very creamy and very tasty!  I love cheesecake plain or with a fruit sauce, it makes no difference, plain or … Continue reading

Coconut Cheesecake Squares

I have to say cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, AND it’s a dessert that’s made in a variety of ways.  I love it with strawberries on top, blueberries and also drizzled with chocolate…so, when I saw this recipe in a recent magazine I purchased called, “Simply Sweet Cake Pops, Cupcakes and More” I had to … Continue reading

Savannah and Paula Deen

Sorry I’ve not posted in a few weeks… I was on vacation in Savannah, GA.  Savannah was my home for 35 years until I moved to Pensacola 6 years ago.  Even though Pensacola is beautiful, my heart belongs to Savannah! The week before I left I made cookies to take to Savannah with me to give … Continue reading

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

What a great combination, red velvet cake and cheesecake in the same cake! Who ever thought of this combination I give them an A+!  I absolutely love red velvet cake, and I’m also a big fan of cheesecake, so I had to give this recipe a try.  I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for a … Continue reading

Classic Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce

Here is a simple recipe for Classic Cheesecake.  The original recipe is from one of my go-to cookbooks named “The Basics and More Cookbook.”  I bought this cookbook while visiting family in Pennsylvania last year.  I’ve  found many great down-home recipes in it.  The cookbook was bought in a  little local Mennonite store called Weavers in … Continue reading

Lemony White Chocolate Cheesecake

I was recently given a magazine from an sweet elderly neighbor of mine called “Taste of Home Cooking School” and when I saw this recipe in the magazine, I had to make it! I kept thinking about how cool and refreshing it might be and how creamy!  I made this cheesecake last night and the first thing … Continue reading

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake

      For the Crust 1/3 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs   For the Chocolate Layer 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate 6 tablespoons real butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons all purpose flour   For the Peanut Butter Layer 3 packages softened cream cheese, … Continue reading