Tag: holiday

Tiramisu Bowl- Recipe

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Need a last minute dessert idea for a holiday party? This one is sure to be a hit… the bowl was gone in about 67 seconds after Christmas Eve dinner.

Ingredients-

  • 1 pkg Philadelphia Cream Cheese (I used the reduced fat version)
  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 2 pkg Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Instant Pudding
  • 1 container (8 oz) of  Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
  • 1 box of fat free Vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup brewed, cooled coffee (non-flavored, I use Maxwell)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional- Raspberries, Strawberries & Blueberries for topping- Shaved Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate shaved  on top

Directions-

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer, add in milk and dry pudding mix then beat again. Stir in 2 cups of Cool Whip. Fold in Chocolate Chips. Line 2.5 qt bowl with 30-35 wafers- drizzle with 1/4 cup coffee, Pour in pudding mixture and chocolate chips. Top with cool whip and grated chocolate. Finish with additional fruit tops… ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Eggnog (healthy-ish version)- Recipe

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Once it was decided that we were going to have a combined Christmas Eve dinner with my family and my husband’s family, I knew I had to make something epic. What says holiday season more than Eggnog? The answer- cookies.  Eggnog is a close second. I may be part of the small population that has never even tasted Eggnog, let alone try to whip up some delicious nog last minute. The first batch I burnt to a crisp (don’t forget to WHISK continuously!),  however, after the second and third batch I was a real nog master. The only downside… smelling bourbon and brandy at 6 am in the morning. I prefer Folgers in my cup!

Ingredients-

  • 3 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup of Bourbon
  • 2 tbsp Brandy

Directions-

Combine milk, condensed milk, flour, nutmeg and salt in a medium sauce pan. WHISK! Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add eggs. WHISK!! Cook for one-two minutes or until the mixture becomes a bit thick. Pour into a pitcher (bonus points if the pitcher is holiday related), add in Bourbon, Brandy and vanilla extract (admit this step for a virgin version), cover with wax paper and refrigerate over night. Garnish with nutmeg and candy cane before serving. ENJOY and Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light