Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting my friend’s farm, surrounded by blossoming cherry trees, and it instantly reminded me of one of my all-time favorite recipes: homemade cherry crisp using fresh cherries.

Cherry crisp, or as some may call it, cherry crumble, holds a special place in my heart. Its simplicity and irresistible flavor make it a go-to dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a summer barbecue, a cozy family dinner, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy on a warm evening. And as summer draws near, I couldn’t resist sharing this family recipe with you all.

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Cherry Crisp Recipe

What sets this cherry crisp apart is its versatility. While cherries take center stage in my version, you can easily swap them out for blackberries, blueberries, or even apples.

No matter the fruit you choose, the result is always a mouthwatering delight that pairs perfectly with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Now, you might be wondering: what’s the difference between a crumble and a crisp?

While both are beloved desserts featuring a fruit filling topped with a crumbly mixture, the main distinction lies in the texture of the topping.

A crumble typically has a denser, more cookie-like topping, while a crisp boasts a lighter, crispier texture—hence the name.

What truly elevates this fresh cherry crisp is the combination of flavors and textures.

The tartness of the fresh cherries, enhanced by a hint of almond extract, perfectly complements the sweet and chewy crumble topping.

Made with a blend of butter, flour, oats, and brown sugar, the topping adds a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, juicy fruit filling.

Whether you’re hosting a summertime party, attending a potluck, or simply craving a decadent dessert to round off your Sunday dinner, this homemade cherry crisp with fresh cherries is sure to impress.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of summer.

With each spoonful of this delightful dessert, you’ll be transported to a sun-kissed orchard, surrounded by the joy and warmth of the season.

Cheers to sweet summertime memories and the simple pleasures of homemade goodness!

Now for the Recipe

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Homemade Cherry Crisp

This Cherry Crisp, or some might call it a crumble, is super easy to make and so delicious. Serve it up warm with some vanilla ice cream and you'll be everyone's favorite person!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry crisp, cherry crumble, cherry desserts, crisp, crumble, easy desserts

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 26 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups tart pie cherries fresh or frozen
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1½ cup flour
• 1½ cup oatmeal
• 1½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp almond extract
• non-stick spray or coconut oil

Instructions

• Place 4 cups tart pie cherries fresh or frozen (can be frozen or thawed) in a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup sugar and 3 tsp almond extract and stir gently until the sugar is mixed in well.
• Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray and then dump the berries into the baking dish. Spread the cherries out to cover the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°
• In another mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup softened butter, 1½ cup flour, 1½ cup oatmeal, 1½ cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the crumbled topping together. You'll want the pieces of butter to be pea-sized if possible.
• Dump the crumbled topping on top of the cherries in the baking dish and cover the cherries with the crumbled ingredients evenly. It's okay if some of the cherries are sticking out or if it doesn't go all the way to the edge of the pan.
• Bake at 350° for approximately 30 minutes. The juice from the cherries will bubble up around the edges.
• Let cool for 10-15 minutes and then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If you want to use blueberries, raspberries, marion berries or peaches, omit the almond extract and use 2 tsp of cinnamon instead. 

For apples, use green tart apples and follow the recipe as is. 

Make sure you serve warm with vanilla ice cream! 

If you like the crumble topping, you can always double that part of the recipe!

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to check out these:

The Best Light Dessert Recipes

Easy and Delicious Strawberry Lemon Trifle

The Best Blackberry Crumble Recipe

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Delicious Salted Caramel Chocolate Trifle Recipe

Today I’m sharing another Trifle recipe! After sharing the Strawberry Lemon Trifle recipe a few weeks ago, many asked me to hurry up and share the others. This Salted Carmel Chocolate Trifle was also a big hit when I made this (and three others) for my niece’s bridal shower a few years back.

This delicious Salted Caramel Chocolate Tripe recipe is super easy to make! You can go all out and bake everything from scratch or you can use store-bought mixes like I did.

Trifles are one of the easiest desserts you can make, especially when you’re in a time crunch or need something fast and easy to make that also tastes amazing.

You can literally add anything into a trifle so be creative! I made this recipe up on the fly and I think it was the favorite for the chocolate lovers and rivaled the Strawberry Lemon Trifle I made the same day.

If you have never heard of a trifle dessert here is what it is:

From Taste of Home:

The traditional version of trifle that originated in England in the 18th century (with less similar dishes being made even earlier) consisted of three or four layers, including some sort of fruit, alcohol-soaked sponge cake, and custard. The fruit and cake were often layered with homemade jelly. This classic interpretation was always served in a round bowl.

American trifles are similar but fortunately, a bit less complicated. They consist of multiple layers of crumbled or cubed cake, pudding, and fruit.

The flavors can vary widely, from raspberries, peach yogurt, and angel food cake to brownies, white chocolate pudding, and candy bar bits.

They’re topped with whipped cream and some sort of crumbs or nuts to add texture.

Trifle should be served in a deep, round dish—ideally one that’s clear so diners can see all of the layers.

So really a trifle is a bunch of goodness all in the same bowl! How’s that for my own definition? You can really add in anything you like or have on hand. You could even add in some vanilla-flavored pudding to balance out all the chocolate. 

For this Salted Carmel Chocolate Trifle, I used a box of chocolate cake and baked it on a sheet cake pan. After it cools off, cut the cake into 1-2″ bite-sized pieces. 

Next, I added the cake to the bottom of my trifle dish and then drizzled some of the salted caramel over the cake. Then I made a box of jello instant chocolate pudding and then mixed them together. I added in a layer of this pudding mixture over the cake and caramel.

 

I then repeated the same layers then topped it off with more Cool Whip, salted caramel, and some shaved chocolate from a chocolate bar.

Now for the Recipe

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Trifle Recipe

This Salted Caramel Chocolate Trifle is super easy to make and so delicious. You can use store-bought ingredients or make everything from scratch. I've shared the easier store-bought ingredients version today and it's so chocolaty and yummy! It's a great recipe for a baby or bridal shower or any celebration!

Course Dessert, dessert recipe

Cuisine American, English

Keyword chocolate, dessert, easy dessert recipes, salted caramel, trifle recipes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 box small jello instant chocolate pudding (prepared) + 2 cups milk
• 1 large container cool whip
• 1 jar salted caramel
• 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared as directed (eggs, oil, water)
• 1 bar chocolate

Instructions

• Prepare and bake a 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared as directed. Set aside to cool.
• When the cake has cooled, cut the cake into 1-2" pieces.
• Prepare 1 box small jello instant chocolate pudding (prepared) mix as directed and then add in 3/4 of the container of Cool Whip and mix together until well blended. Reserve the remainder of the cool whip to top the trifle at the end.
• In a trifle bowl or dish, layer the chocolate cake pieces onto the bottom and then drizzle some of the salted caramel on top of the cake.
• Next, add a layer of the pudding/cool whip mixture.
• Repeat the layer steps 1-2 more times until your trifle bowl is almost full.
• Once the layers are complete, top the trifle with the remainder of the cool whip and drizzle more salted caramel on top.
• Use a small cheese grater or zesting grater and shave off some of the chocolate bar on top for garnish.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

 

Here are some of my favorite Trifle bowls:

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to check out these:

Strawberry Lemon Trifle Recipe

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Easy and Delicious Strawberry Lemon Trifle Dessert

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe to make for your next family gathering or party, try my Strawberry Lemon Trifle recipe.

It’s one of my go-to recipes whenever I host a baby or bridal shower and is always a hit no matter when I serve it. Everyone asks me for the recipe so I’m finally sharing it!

What is a trifle?

It’s a layered dessert that’s so easy to make.

This dessert has been around for hundreds of years and originated in England. It is layers of cake, fruit, and a mixture of pudding and whipped cream. If you have a cake that sinks or breaks, you can always toss it into a trifle! I’ve had a few cake fails over the years that still tasted great but didn’t look great and I improvised and made a trifle with the broken cake pieces.

The Fan Favorite

I created this recipe many years ago when I hosted my niece’s bridal shower. I made four different trifles and this one was the favorite. I’ll share the other recipes in future posts but trifles are easy to make up on the fly! The one below in the back was made with a chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and salted caramel. The one next to it was made with yellow cake, whipped cream, vanilla pudding, chocolate syrup, and a Heath bar crumbled in between the layers. The one on the front was made with yellow cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream mixed with cream cheese, and fresh berries. I seriously just threw them together and used combinations that I thought would go good together!

Another thing I love about trifle is how quick and easy it is to make.

You can use a store-bought cake mix unless you have a special cake recipe you prefer.

For this one I used a lemon box cake mix, you can use any brand or make one from scratch. For the puddings, I used Jello brand lemon cooked pudding (which looks more like lemon curd or lemon pie filling) and lemon instant pudding and followed the directions on the boxes.

For the whipped cream, you can use cool whip or whip heavy cream. It’s totally up to you!

I have done it both ways but if you’re short on time and want to make it extra simple, you can use all the store-bought items I just mentioned.

Now for the Recipe

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Strawberry Lemon Trifle Dessert

This trifle recipe is quick and easy to make using store-bought ingredients. It's perfect for any baby or bridal shower, a summer barbecue, or any time you want a refreshing, simple dessert.

Course Dessert, dessert recipe

Cuisine American, English

Keyword cake, dessert trifles, english trifle, lemon, pudding, strawberries, trifle recipes, trifles

Servings 8

Equipment

• 1 Trifle Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 box Lemon Cake Mix (eggs, oil, water, made as directed)
• 1 large Box Jello Lemon Cooked Pudding (eggs, water, sugar, made as directed)
• 1 small Box Lemon Instant Pudding (milk, made as directed)
• 1 large Container Cool Whip
• 1 quart Strawberries, cut into slices
• 1 Lemon for garnish if preferred

Instructions

• Bake the 1 box Lemon Cake Mix (eggs, oil, water, made as directed). Set aside and let cool.
• While the cake is baking, make the 1 large Box Jello Lemon Cooked Pudding (eggs, water, sugar, made as directed) as directed and let cool. (You can set it aside to cool while the cake is baking and cooling off.)
• Make the 1 small Box Lemon Instant Pudding (milk, made as directed) as directed. Stir in half of the container of Cool Whip and mix well.
• Once the cake has fully cooled off, cut the cake into 1-2" squares. Use a spatula to loosen the little pieces of cake and remove the cake from the baking sheet or pan.
• Next start layering the ingredients into the trifle bowl. Start by layering some of the cake pieces onto the bottom of the trifle bowl loosely until most of it is covered. Next layer some of the lemon-cooked pudding (this looks more like lemon curd) on top of the cake until covered.
• Then layer some of the lemon pudding/cool whip mixture on top of the other lemon cooked pudding and then add some of the sliced strawberries on top. To make it pretty, you can add some strawberries along the inside of the bowl and then scatter the rest on top of the pudding mixture.
• Add another layer of cake, then the lemon cooked pudding, lemon pudding/cool whip then strawberries and layer this way until the trifle bowl is almost full. I can usually fit two layers into a trifle bowl but it can vary depending on how big your bowl is. You might even have enough to make a second one or make a mini one for later if you have leftover cake and pudding.
• Add some of the remaining cool whip on top and then garnish with strawberries and lemons if preferred.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. I like to make mine a little bit ahead so it all has time to chill in the fridge before serving.

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to check out these:

Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe

Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Mello Jello Recipe

Here are some of my favorite trifle dishes.

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Homemade Milk Chocolate Chip Cazookie Recipe

Today I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite recipes. My Homemade Milk Chocolate Chip Cazookie.

What is a Cazookie?

What is a Cazookie? It’s a cookie that’s baked in a small pie dish or cake pan, served warm, then topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. You can use any type of cookie or ice cream of course, but this one is our favorite.

I used to make these for my kids on their birthdays or an after-school snack. You can always just make milk chocolate chip cookies from this recipe but baking them in a small pie dish and adding the ice cream turns them into a cazookie and it becomes an extra special treat. Who doesn’t love a warm cookie and ice cream drizzled with hot fudge?!

I shared this on my Instagram as a reel. You can see the video here: Milk Chocolate Chip Cazookie Recipe

Recipe Notes

I start by making my homemade chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. I prefer to use milk chocolate chips but you can use semi-sweet too! Whatever you like better.

You could also use a small cake pan or any type of small baking dish that is oven-safe.

Then I take a few scoops of the dough, add it to a mini pie dish and press it into the dish.

Bake the cookie dough (I like to underbake mine just a bit so that it’s ooey-gooey in the middle).

Once the cookie is baked, add some vanilla ice cream to the top while the cookie is still warm.

Then drizzle some chocolate syrup or hot fudge to the top if you like.

Now for the Recipe

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Homemade Milk Chocolate Chip Cazookie Recipe

This milk chocolate chip cookie recipe is so good and I love to make them in mini pie dishes and turn them into Cazookies. Bake individually then add ice cream and hot fudge for the yummiest dessert or treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cazookie, chocolate chip cookie, cookie recipes, cookies, homemade cookies, milk chocolate chip cookie recipe, pazookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 2¼ cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 12oz bag milk chocolate chips
• 1 carton vanilla ice cream
• 1 jar hot fudge or chocolate sauce

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Cream softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer or by hand. Then add vanilla and mix in the egg.
• Add the flour, salt, and baking soda to the creamed ingredients and stir or mix until the cookie dough is well mixed. Then add the milk chocolate chips to the dough and mix until they are blended in evenly. I prefer to use Ghiradelli Milk Chocolate Chips.
  
• Use a cookie scoop and put 2-3 scoops into a mini pie dish or small cake pan and press down to flatten the dough evenly along the bottom of the dish/pan. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Don't over bake them. I like mine soft so I take them out just before they start to turn brown on the top. They should be soft and chewy.
  
• Depending on how many cazookies you decide to make out of this dough recipe, you may have some left over cookie dough. I usually double the recipe and freeze the rest of the dough for later or bake the rest of the cookies.
  
• Once cazookies are done, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top then drizzle with hot fudge and serve warm.
  
• If you want to bake the cookies separately, bake at 350° on a cookie sheet or baking stone for 10-12 minutes in the oven. I like to under-bake mine just a bit to keep them moist and chewy.
  

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to check out these:

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe

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If you’ve followed me awhile, you know how much I love cooking and baking, and Christmas desserts are always a crowd pleaser. So today, I rounded up some great recipes from some of my favorite blogger friends. Let’s get inspired!

Italian Christmas Cookies

First of all, how delicious do these look? These are the perfect addition to your Christmas baking list.

My friend Kristen from Ella Clair Blog touts these as “little bites of joy.”

The perfect mix of sugar cookie and cake, If you make these, you’ll be the hit of the holidays! You can find the full recipe for the Italian Christmas Cookies here.

The Christmas Cookie Box

This is brilliant! Imagine you could make one dough and create five different cookie recipes from it. Not only will they taste delicious, but you get the chance to experiment with different fillings, shapes, and sizes. You can find her full recipe for the entire cookie box here.

Iced Gingerbread Cookies

A holiday staple of course! These iced gingerbread cookies are sure to please. The smell alone will get you in the perfect holiday spirit! You’ll want to grab a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up in a blanket by the fire. You can find Deborah’s full recipe here.

Plaid Christmas Cookies

My friend Lucy is an amazing artist and you can see that her painting skills carried over to her cookie decorating. These cookies would be totally awesome for any cookie exchange plus she has a great cheat code in her post to make them super simple. You can check it out here.

Make Ahead Christmas Dessert

My friend KariAnne is the queen of doing all things– while making it look easy! Love her so much! She’s an inspiration and always there to give advice and lift others up! So of course, I had to share her awesome ideas for make-ahead Christmas desserts.

These recipes are the perfect way to make sure you have enough quality time with your family while also enjoying some yummy sweet treats. Check out all of the recipes here.

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

And last, but not least, don’t forget about my Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint cookies! These are simple to make, absolutely delicious, and can be made sugar-free which will save you from all the added sugar this holiday season if you are watching your waistline. Check out the full recipe here.

Alright, now you have to tell me, which one of these Christmas dessert recipes are you most excited to make this holiday?

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Sundaes on Sunday Party Idea

Have you heard of Sundaes on Sunday? It’s a fun way to gather your neighbors, friends, and family together on a Sunday. You’ve probably figured out by now that this involves ice cream! For this little “Sundaes on Sunday” gathering, I made homemade ice cream in my Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker from Walmart and homemade root beer for root beer floats! Keep scrolling to see a few Walmart Summertime Party Essentials you’ll need for entertaining.

Both recipes are easy to make and you can never go wrong with homemade ice cream….. if you haven’t had homemade root beer before, you’re in for a treat! Of course, you can always buy ice cream and root beer too! If you decide to make homemade ice cream, you can make some ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the freezer. If you decide to make the homemade root beer, you need to do that the day off and allow a few hours before the party.

My husband takes his ice cream making very seriously and he will make multiple batches and different flavors. We kept it simple for this particular gathering and only made vanilla-flavored ice cream but, here are some of our favorite add-ins that you can mix into the vanilla recipe: Strawberry is my personal favorite!

Here’s the Recipe to Craig’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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Craigs Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Course Dessert, dessert recipe, frozen treats

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade ice cream, dessert, vanilla ice cream

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Equipment

• Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1¼ cup whole milk
• ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tsps vanilla extract

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients into a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until all ingredients are combined well.
  1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1¼ cup whole milk, ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 tsps vanilla extract
• Pour mixture into ice cream maker. Set ice cream maker per instructions and start making the ice cream.
• When the ice cream is ready, transfer to an airtight, freezer safe container and freeze for up to one week.
• You can add other flavorings to the mixture too (chocolate, strawberries, or anyting you like) This vanilla recipe is a great base for other flavors.

Craig’s tips and tricks for making homemade ice cream:

The ice cream comes out soft serve so if you want it more frozen and scoop-able, put it in the freezer for at least two hours. We typically make ours a day ahead so that it’s nice and frozen.

Here are some of our favorite add-ins. You can add any of these to the basic vanilla recipe mixture. You add all of these to the ice cream mixture.

Crushed Oreos for cookies and cream. (we like the thin Oreos)

Butterfinger Candy Bar (crush up 1-2 candy bars)

Heath Bar (crush up 1-2 candy bars)

 Fresh Strawberries (pureed and add Hershey’s strawberry syrup to taste)

Chocolate (add chocolate syrup to taste)

Mint Chocolate Chip (peppermint extract, mini dark chocolate chips, or mint Oreos, and you can add green food coloring if you want to make it green)

Here’s the Homemade Root Beer Recipe

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Homemade Root Beer Recipe

Make your own homemade root beer with this easy recipe.

Course beverages, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword beverage, drinks, homemade root beer, root beer, root beer float, summetime drink

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Equipment

• Large jar or container to mix the root beer in.

Ingredients

• 4 Quarts Cold Water
• 2½ cups Sugar
• 3 tbsp Rootbeer Extract
• 2 pounds Dry Ice Broken into Pieces

Instructions

• In a large glass container, mix together the water, sugar, and root beer extract and stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Taste it to see if you need more extract or sugar.
• Use gloves to protect your hands or you can use large tongs and carefully add the dry ice to the glass container. Stir with a long-handled spoon to prevent the dry ice from sticking to the bottom and sides of the container. The root beer will start to bubble and the dry ice will start to carbonate the root beer.
• Stir every 3-4 minutes until the dry ice is mostly melted, 10-15 minutes.

Notes

 Using Dry Ice: While dry ice is safe to drink once it is completely melted in the root beer, keep in mind there are a few safety precautions to follow when working with it: use insulated gloves or tongs to transfer. Never touch it directly as it can burn your skin. Add it to the root beer in a well-ventilated area so the carbon dioxide doesn't build up and don't let children (or adults) inhale the fog spilling from the pitcher. Be careful when breaking it up into pieces. I break mine into about 3-4 inch pieces.

How to Store: Because dry ice evaporates quickly and doesn't store well, it's best to buy only what you need and use it as soon as possible (store it in a styrofoam cooler if not using it right away as it is best not to keep it in every day freezers). I buy mine the day I plan to use it.

Root Beer Extract: Any brand will do. I like the Mccormick brand, Durfee brand and a local brand in Utah called Hires

I typically double the batch depending on how many people I am serving.

Setting up for the Sundaes on Sunday Party

This a really fun and easy gathering to set up. I found all the items I needed to host this gathering at Walmart Home. They have so many great summer entertaining items that make hosting at home so easy. I’ll link all the items I used to create this table at the bottom of the post. Walmart Home now has a new section called Wow and Now where you can find so many great things for your home that are trending and great price points. Walmart’s Wow and Now section is the perfect place to shop for items that make hosting summer parties and family gatherings easy.

There are so many great things about hosting this type of party. The first is that everyone can serve themself whenever they want. Second, everyone can mix and mingle and spend time catching up and if it’s your neighbors, it’s a great way to get to know each other better. This is the perfect gathering that’s simple and easy to put together to welcome a new family into your neighborhood or for a summertime block party.

Here’s what you’ll need to host your own Sundaes on Sunday gathering:

Ice Cream Maker (if you prefer to make your own)

Root Beer (homemade or store-bought)

Root beer Mugs, I put them in the freezer and pulled them out when it was time to start.

Drink Dispenser for the Root Beer

Bowls for the Ice Cream Sundae toppings

Toppings for the Sundaes: I had caramel, hot fudge, nuts, and sprinkles, but you could have bananas, whipped cream, cherries, or whatever you prefer. I only had a few toppings to choose from since I also had the option to make a root beer float but, you can do it however it works for you.

Mugs or bowls for the sundaes. I used mugs to change things up.

Straws

Spoons

Tablecloth

Here’s a collage of all the things I found at Walmart in the Wow and Now Section. If you’d like to see more items from Walmart that are perfect for summertime entertaining, check out this post: Patriotic Entertaining Ideas.

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I hope this post has given you some ideas and inspiration for hosting your own Sundaes on Sunday gathering. It’s so much fun and its always great when you can connect with those around you over ice cream and root beer! Happy hosting! 

Xoxo,

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Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe

When I went to NYC for the first time last fall, I asked for recommendations on what to do and where to find the best food.

A friend of mine told me about the banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery.

I had never heard of banana pudding and so the first thing we did after arriving and checking into our hotel was to hunt down this famous bakery.

It was so good and I shouldn’t admit that I ate it almost every day we were there.

Good thing we worked out every day and walked a lot or I would have gained five pounds! 

After coming home, I was craving this yummy dessert and I decided to try making it myself.

I think this homemade banana pudding recipe I came up with is pretty close to the one I tried in NYC and it’s all homemade.

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Homemade Banana Pudding

This is my version of Magnolia Bakery in NYC Banana Pudding made from scratch.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana pudding, dessert recipe, easy recipes, pudding, trifle recipes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Whole Milk
• 1 ½ cups Sugar
• ⅔ cup All Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Salt
• 6 Egg Yolks (lightly beaten)
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 6 Bananas (Green or barley ripe)
• 1 box Nilla Wafers or Belvita Cookies (I used the Belvita toasted coconut cookies this time but nilla wafers are traditional)
• Optional: Salted Caramel Sauce
• 1 quart Heavy Whipping Cream
• ¾ cup Powdered Sugar (this is for the whipping cream)
• 1 tsp vanilla (this is for the whipping cream)

Instructions

• Dump the 6 cups Whole Milk into a medium-sized saucepan or Dutch oven. Scald the milk (If you haven't scalded milk before here are the directions: place milk in a saucepan and heat up the milk on medium heat. Once the milk has begun to steam and show small bubbles, it should be done. Milk is considered to be scalded once it exceeds a temperature of 180° F. You can use a thermometer if you like but be careful to not burn the milk).
• In another large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the 1 ½ cups Sugar, ⅔ cup All Purpose Flour, and ½ tsp Salt; whisk them together and then gradually stir in the scalded milk.
• Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
• Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook the pudding mixture for two minutes longer.
• In a small bowl, have the 6 Egg Yolks yolks, slightly beaten, ready; when the pudding mixture is done cooking for two minutes, add a cup of the mixture into the bowl with the eggs. Use a whisk to stir. This is called tempering the eggs and will prevent them from scrambling when you dump them into the bubbling pudding mixture. Once the cup or so of pudding and the eggs are thoroughly combined, add the egg mixture into the pudding slowly, stirring constantly.
• Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat; the pudding should be thickend at this point.
• Add in the 4 tbsp Butter and 2 tsp Vanilla Extract and stir until the butter is melted and everything is well blended.
• Let sit in the pan until lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
• Put the pudding into a large bowl and cover the pudding with plastic wrap. Don't cover the bowl though, actually put the plastic wrap right on top of the pudding to prevent it from getting a skin on the top. Refrigerate overnight or for a few hours until it's cooled.
• When you're ready to assemble the pudding, whip the 1 quart Heavy Whipping Cream with ¾ cup Powdered Sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Whip the cream until stiff.
• Take half the whipped cream and gently fold into the pudding until well combined.
• You can make the puddings individually or you can do it in a 9×13 pan or trifle bowl. I did these in individual pint mason jars.
• Put 3 nilla wafers (or whatever cookie you're using) in the bottom of the jar, then layer some of the pudding on top of the cookies. I use a piping bag or zip lock bag to pipe the pudding into the jars.
• Add a layer of bananas; about 5-6 slices.
• Add aother layer of pudding on top of the banans and then add 2 or 3 more nilla wafers.
• Add one last layer of bananas and one last thin layer of pudding to cover the bananas. Top with the rest of the whipped cream and then stick a nilla wafer or whatever cookie you're using on top of the whipped cream. I also use a piping bag to for the whipped cream but you can spoon it in as well.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. I will sometimes add a layer of salted caramel to the middle and then drizzle over the top when I'm ready to serve. This is optional.
• You can also fill the jars up a little less and put the lid on them to take on a picnic or to give to the neighbors as a little treat.

One thing I like to do is to fill them a little less full and then put the mason jar lid on and take them as a treat to my neighbors or make these ahead of time for a picnic. It’s really fun for everyone to get their own little mason jar filled with this yummy banana pudding.

As I mentioned earlier, I used Belvita toasted coconut cookies instead of Nilla wafers this time but Nilla Wafers are the traditional way and I like them both!  Try adding the salted caramel to them too! It’s another delicious layer!

I made the Banana Pudding in a trifle dish for our Utah Pioneer Day Party.

I added salted caramel in the middle layer and crumbled the Nilla Wafers on top.

Then I drizzled the salted caramel on top.  

The funniest part about this trifle was that I forgot the bananas! I cut up bananas right before I served the food and set them in a bowl beside the pudding so everyone just added them on top.

I hope you give this recipe a try. Some people make it with jello pudding and cool whip which is always an option but I prefer this one that’s all homemade. It tastes better when it’s homemade and it’s not full of preservatives. Homemade is always better in my humble opinion.

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The Best Blackberry Crumble Recipe

One of the things I’ve always loved about living in the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon) is berry season. Every berry you can imagine grows extremely well here and there are farms aplenty to buy them at or you can pick your own. I look forward to berry season each year and have been so excited to share this family favorite recipe with you!

I’ve also joined up with some of my talented friends to share more favorite berry recipes. Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of this post for the other delicious berry recipes. These recipes are perfect for summertime entertaining or any time of the year.

In the Pacific Northwest, wild blackberries grow everywhere (they are actually an invasive species) and I’ve always picked buckets full right out of my yard.
They are easy to freeze in ziplock bags to be made into pies, cobblers, and crumbles

. Blackberries have a lot of seeds in them and can be a little tart which makes them the perfect berry to use in one of these types of recipes.

Blackberry Crumble Recipe

A few years ago my neighbors in Washington brought over the most delicious apple crisp and it was so good that I asked her for the recipe. I decided to try some other variations of it and this Blackberry Crumble is one of them. I think this one is my favorite. I’ve used tart cherries and blueberries too so feel free to improvise! I put instructions for the variations in the recipe below.

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The Best Blackberry Crumble Recipe

This Blackberry Crumble, or some might call it a crisp, is super easy to make and so delicious. Serve it up warm with some vanilla ice cream and you'll be everyone's favorite person!

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword baking, berries, blackberries, dessert, Fruit Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 5 cups Blackberries fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Butter (two sticks)
• 1 1/2 cup Flour
• 1 1/2 cup Oatmeal
• 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• Non-Stick Spray Pam or Coconut Oil

Instructions

• Place five cups of fresh or frozen and thawed blackberries in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and stir gently until the sugar is mixed in well.
  
• Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray and then dump the berries into the baking dish. Spread the blackberries out to cover the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  
• In another mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the crumble together. You'll want the pieces of butter to be pea-sized if possible.
  
• Dump the crumble topping on top of the blackberries in the baking dish and cover the berries with the crumble evenly. It's okay if some of the berries are sticking out or if it doesn't go all the way to the edge of the pan.
  
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. The juice from the berries will bubble up around the edges.
  
• Let cool for a bit and then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
  

Notes

If you want to use blueberries, raspberries, or marionberries, the recipe is the same.

If you want to make it with tart pie cherries. omit the cinnamon and add 3 tsp of almond extract.

For apples, use green tart apples and follow the recipe as is. 

Make sure you serve warm with vanilla ice cream! 

I hope you’ll give my blackberry crumble recipe a try! It’s the perfect dessert for any time of the year and keep scrolling down for four more delicious berry recipes from my friends!

Lory from To Have + To Host made these cast iron Mini Blackberry Cobblers

Holliday from Home With Holliday made these refreshing Raspberry Vodka Spritzers with Mint.

Shawna from Willow Bloom Home made this Delicious Summer Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Amy from Maison De Mings made this Raspberry Infused Lemon Naked Cake.

I hope you’ve enjoyed all these yummy berry recipes! If you’re looking for more yummy berry recipes, here’s my Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie and my Fresh Fruit Cobbler. These are amazing and family favorites!

xoxo,

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