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Maple Pecan Blondies

Here’s a blondie recipe that I have made many times!  Mine are never as gooey as Gemma’s and that’s probably because I over-bake them. I should keep a better eye on them next time. I like to brown the butter first but it’s not necessary. Enjoy!  Maple Pecan Blondies Makes 9-12 servings Original recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking Ingredients ¾ cup butter, melted or browned 1¼ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 1 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda I ¼ cups pecans, toasted and chopped  Directions   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment. Gemma used 8x8 but I like my bars thinner. Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined.  Stir in the pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. They middle should be slightly jiggly but they still taste yummy if you over-bake them. Allow to co

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Banana Cheesecakes

I decided to prepare this recipe in individual cups, that way I made only the number of servings I needed and the portion size was already sorted out for me. With no leftovers, there was no temptation to eat more later. I'm glad my kids enjoyed this because I've been know to clean their plates (if you know what I mean). Something I've had to learn not to do.






Peanut Butter Banana Cheesecakes
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
1/2 an envelope unflavoured gelatin
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup regular cream cheese, softened
1/8 cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup Cool Whip, thawed
3 graham crackers, crushed
1 medium banana, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon chocolate chips, melted
3 salted peanuts

Directions
  1. Dissolve the gelatin in boiling water and allow to cool. This gelatin mixture is optional, it just firms things up a little. Leave it out if you want, your dessert will just be a little creamier. I always use lemon gelatin in my cherry cheesecake for extra flavour, but I didn't think it would go very well with peanut butter.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, confectioners sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in cooled gelatin mixture if using.
  3. Stir in the Cool Whip and set aside.
  4. Reserve a little bit of the crushed graham crackers and a few slices of banana for the garnish. Divide the rest of the cracker crumbs among 3 glasses or ramekins. Arrange banana slices on top of graham crackers.
  5. Divide the cheese mixture among the glasses and use a spoon to spread it out a little. 
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cheesecakes, then, sprinkle the reserved crackers on top. Decorate with a peanut and a banana slice. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Comments

  1. What a great way to make this a lower fat treat! I'd love for you to stop by - I'm #9 in the challenge. :)

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  2. Ha! The little ones really look like they're enjoying the cheesecake! This sounds delicious! #55

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  3. These look great! I love how they are healthier and in individual servings. Stopping by from CCC#12.

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  4. Love the no bake! The girls are adorable too :)

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  5. Looks really yummy.Love ur family pics.
    stopping by from ccc#57
    Mukta

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  6. got to love a no bake recipe esepcially in the summer, Stopping by from #53. Congrats on your weight loss journey too even with all these tempting recipes!

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  7. Hi Jen,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    What a fantastic cheesecake! I love the peanut butter and banana combination! (Great for dessert or breakfast!)

    Stopping by from Crazy Cooking Challenge #59 – I pinned and tweeted your cheesecake!

    Amber
    http://thecookssister.wordpress.com

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  8. Looks great and enjoyed by all! Thanks for participating. I will be starting up a NEW challenge next month, stay tuned!

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  9. It's so hot here in Texas, I *love* the thought of a no bake cheesecake!! Looks scrumptious!!

    ~Lauren
    Stopping by from #64 - Individual Biscoff Cheesecakes

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  10. I adore peanut butter and bananas together and making this no-bake, well you found a winner!

    If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my CCC entry: #6 Mini Cheesecake Bites.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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