Recipe: Raspberry Kissed Chocolate Mousse
I saw this picture and recipe being shared around my Facebook friends’ feeds, so I knew I had to share it with you all! Poor Mr. Food passed away, but his legacy lives on through his amazing and simple recipes. This Raspberry Kissed Chocolate Mousse would be PERFECT for Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, or an anniversary (or anytime!).
Ingredients:
- 1 (12-oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Spoon into a large bowl and stir in cream cheese until thoroughly mixed.
2. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and beat on low, just until thoroughly combined.
3. Spoon into individual dessert dishes, cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
4. In a small saucepan combine raspberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, or until fruit breaks down and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Let cool and refrigerate until chilled. When ready to serve, spoon raspberry sauce on top of chocolate mousse.
Optional: Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Ridiculously Easy No Sew Boot Cuff Tutorial
These boot cuffs are all the rage right now. You can buy a pair for $13 or more, OR you can make them yourself without needing to sew at all! Take an old sweater you don’t wear anymore (or buy one at a thrift store), cut the sleeves off, and put them on over your pants/socks. If you want to make sure it doesn’t unravel, use fabric glue to cuff the part where you cut. That’s it! SO CHEAP AND SO EASY!
Recipe: Ultimate Grasshopper Cookies
Ingredients:
- Cookies:
- 1 Box Devil’s Food Cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 C. butter, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- Mint Frosting:
- 2-3 C. powdered sugar
- 3/4 C. butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
- milk, if needed
- green food dye (for a more dark green if desired)
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 1/2 C. chocolate chips (I like to use chocolate “melts”)
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- Andes Mint Candies, roughly chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine cake mix, eggs, butter (let it cool a little, so it doesn’t cook the eggs), vanilla and sugar. That batter will be still.
3. Make dough balls a little large than a Tablespoon and place on cookie sheets to bake. (You make one to pat each dough ball down a little bit because cake mix cookies tend to bake up tall.)
4. Bake for 7-9 minutes and let cool on cooling racks.
5. Mint Frosting: Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add peppermint extract and slowly add it powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Add 1-2 Tablespoons milk if it gets too thick. Add green dye for color if desired.
6. Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave proof bowl. Zap for about 30 seconds, then stir, then microwave in 10 second increments and stir until smooth.
7. To assemble: Pipe on frosting, smooth over with a knife, spoon on your glaze and top with peppermint candies.
Thanks to Your Cup of Cake for the recipe!
Recipe: Almond Chantilly Strawberry Dip
Simple and delicious, Almond Chantilly Strawberry Dip is perfect for parties or just for a snack!
Ingredients:
- 3 oz box Instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- fresh strawberries
Directions:
- Make the vanilla pudding as directed on its package.
- While waiting for the pudding to firm, whip the heavy cream and almond extract together in a separate bowl until thick and looks like whipped cream.
- Add the whipped cream into the vanilla pudding. Stir them together until smooth and have an even color.
- Stick in the refrigerator to cool, then serve with fresh strawberries!
Recipe: Valentine’s Day Trail Mix
Easy to make and can easily be modified for food allergies, Valentine’s Day trail mix is a healthier alternative to bagged candy for handing out to friends or to have at a party.
All you need is Valentine’s M&Ms, Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, pretzels, raisins, caramel corn, and peanuts (if allowed). Other options include marshmallows, Chex Mix, and Cheerios.You can substitute for Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free versions of these foods instead and this snack will still be a hit. Mix all together, fill in bags of your choice, and VOILA! Done! :)