Because my sweet tooth is getting the better of me today...

[momin2013]

What is the one dessert that is a must-have at every shower or family/social gathering in your circle?

Wine doesn't count. No, not even dessert wine.

[momin2013]

I just made mine. And since I'm the only one in this house that really likes peanut butter, I have every intention of eating the whole pan of them myself:

Sweet Maries

Blend over low heat until melted:
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

Stir in:
2 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. butter

Press into greased 8 or 9" square pan, top with chocolate frosting (I use prepared frosting from a can), refrigerate.

[cna]

Cheesecake is my downfall. I don't even need any fancy toppings.

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 12:27:42 GMT -5 cna said:

Cheesecake is my downfall. I don't even need any fancy toppings.

O.k., I can talk about cheesecake.

Do you have a preference between the typical one (I guess it's often called New York style), one made with ricotta, or the quick-simple unbaked type?

We actually have a family favourite that often appears at our family gatherings; it's this:

Blend by hand:
1 8oz. Pkg. Philly cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk

 Stir in:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla

Pour into 25 baked mini tart shells (or graham or pastry pie crust), refrigerate 1 hour, top with cherry pie filling.

It's so delicious, and you can make it in about an hour!

[nicolewi]

None, really--always different!

However, I just made one of those really easy ice cream torte things and I highly recommend doing that. Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Crush one package of Oreos and add about 6T melted butter. Pat into the pan. Cover with Mrs. Richardson's hot fudge sauce. Cover that with a quart of ice cream (mint choc chip is really good) and then add a layer of Cool Whip. Freeze.

[NandaB]

Unbaked cheesecake isn't cheesecake. Its fucking jello pudding in a crust. New York alllll the way. Although I make a delicious ricotta honey cheesecake

[NandaB]

I love those white trash cookie/pb cup in a brownie things that were going around Pinterest for a while

[cna]

That's it! I am going to buy stuff for cheesecake when I go shopping tonight. And brownies, and cookies and...

[dizzycooks]

This doesn't answer you question, but solution to the nap-refusal fight I just dealt with was a big mint chocolate chip ice cream cone. It was marvelous. I also made a chocolate cake for dessert tonight.

[jag01]

Reese no bake peanut butter squares are always a hit. Angel food/ strawberry kabobs drizzled with chocolate are always a hit. Damn, now I'm craving those big time. I wish I read this post 4 hrs ago, I'm going to a ladies night tomorrow, but I already went to town for supplies.

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 15:56:49 GMT -5 jag01 said:

Reese no bake peanut butter squares are always a hit. Angel food/ strawberry kabobs drizzled with chocolate are always a hit. Damn, now I'm craving those big time. I wish I read this post 4 hrs ago, I'm going to a ladies night tomorrow, but I already went to town for supplies.

Oh yeah, the peanut butter squares are awesome. I will shamefully admit that those are another one that I'll make a batch of and eat all by myself.

[cna]

Why do you people insist on desecrating the beauty of the peanut butter cup? Blasphemy!

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 16:10:27 GMT -5 cna said:

Why do you people insist on desecrating the beauty of the peanut butter cup? Blasphemy!

O.k., if you love the peanut butter cup how can you not love the peanut butter cup square?

You must be making them wrong...

[cna]

Aug 4, 2015 16:22:01 GMT -5 momin2013 said:

Aug 4, 2015 16:10:27 GMT -5 cna said:

Why do you people insist on desecrating the beauty of the peanut butter cup? Blasphemy!

O.k., if you love the peanut butter cup how can you not love the peanut butter cup square?

You must be making them wrong...

I don't make them because peanut butter cups are perfection just the way they are.

[jag01]

Aug 4, 2015 16:22:01 GMT -5 momin2013 said:

Aug 4, 2015 16:10:27 GMT -5 cna said:

Why do you people insist on desecrating the beauty of the peanut butter cup? Blasphemy!

O.k., if you love the peanut butter cup how can you not love the peanut butter cup square?

You must be making them wrong...

I second that. The recipe I have tastes just like them. I'll be the first to get pissy when something claims to taste just like something then doesn't, but this recipe is a good one.

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 16:23:55 GMT -5 cna said:

Aug 4, 2015 16:22:01 GMT -5 momin2013 said:

O.k., if you love the peanut butter cup how can you not love the peanut butter cup square?

You must be making them wrong...

I don't make them because peanut butter cups are perfection just the way they are.

I promise you, your taste buds are being deprived...

[jag01]

The other one I love is the square that has the multi colored marshmallows, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. I kill for those right now.

[cna]

I won't eat your peanut butter squares and you can't make me!

[jag01]

Aug 4, 2015 16:39:28 GMT -5 cna said:

I won't eat your peanut butter squares and you can't make me!

Who said that we were sharing?

[Deleted]

Buckeyes and Mexican wedding cookies (cause they just look so darn pretty)

And I second the notion that cheesecake MUST be baked.

Also, Reeses FTW. Those stupid "healthy tastes just like reeses" cups are a lie.

[cna]

Aug 4, 2015 17:40:34 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

Buckeyes and Mexican wedding cookies (cause they just look so darn pretty)

And I second the notion that cheesecake MUST be baked.

Also, Reeses FTW. Those stupid "healthy tastes just like reeses" cups are a lie.

I like you.

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 17:40:34 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

Buckeyes and Mexican wedding cookies (cause they just look so darn pretty)

And I second the notion that cheesecake MUST be baked.

Also, Reeses FTW. Those stupid "healthy tastes just like reeses" cups are a lie.

Oh no. My peanut butter bars recipe is in no way healthy. No way at all. Which is why it tastes so good.

I also love me a Buckeye!

[momin2013]

Aug 4, 2015 14:13:58 GMT -5 NandaB said:

Unbaked cheesecake isn't cheesecake. Its fucking jello pudding in a crust. New York alllll the way. Although I make a delicious ricotta honey cheesecake

I will agree that unbaked cheesecake is not real cheesecake.

But I will still eat the shit out of unbaked cheesecake any day.