Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

When you can’t decide between apple pie or cheesecake… why not have both?  This dessert is a twist on classic cheesecake bars that’s both easy to make and welcome at any potluck!  Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover apple pie filling you might have… somehow I always end up having a…

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

This muffin is no ordinary breakfast fare — its rich, creamy cheesecake center and fragrant spiciness are worth your time to slow down and enjoy a little indulgence in your morning routine.  I was originally aiming for a “surprise” center with the cream cheese mixture hidden inside, but I decided to display it on top…

Cheesecake Brownies

I remember making cream cheese brownies with my mom as a kid.  Stir together an egg and some oil with the brownie mix, then stir together an egg and some oil with the “cream cheese” mix.  I think it may have been a Pillsbury boxed mix, but the brand didn’t matter  – it was the…

Veggie Cream Cheese

When I was little, it was a weekend treat to get bagels for breakfast at Bruegger’s Bagels.   I went for the garlic bagel (yes. always. garlic bagels.)  and either Garden Veggie or Bacon Scallion cream cheese.  (The Bacon Scallion moreso because the illustration on the front had their little chef logo guy riding a pig,…