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Recipe Box, 2 Minute Crownie Sundae

Posted by the Painted Apron on March 26, 2023 · 37 Comments

Okay, so you’re thinking “what is a crownie?” It’s a combination of a cake and a brownie! When I saw this recipe for Bailey’s Irish Creme Mug Brownie from How Sweet Eats and read that this dessert for 1 can be cooked in only 1 minute, I just had to try it! Next time you … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Butterfinger Cheesecake Parfaits

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 21, 2023 · 22 Comments

I made these decadent parfaits for HHjr’s Valentine birthday last week He doesn’t like cake but he loves cheesecake and ice cream These parfaits are kind of a combo of cheesecake and ice cream and incredibly easy to make! Butterfinger Candy Bars, Nutter Butter Cookies, cream cheese, brown sugar, Cool Whip and chocolate or caramel … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Parfaits

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 2, 2017 · 25 Comments

This is an overspill from the July Paint Bucket, and a berry dessert you will want to try while summer is still full of fresh berries It is a strawberry version of the Key Lime Cheesecake Jars, but uses a homemade Strawberry filling layer instead of lime curd Making the fresh strawberry sauce is just … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, Boozy Bushwacker Ice Cream

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 27, 2017 · 20 Comments

Bushwackers are a cocktail craze along the Gulf Coast, with all the restaurants claiming theirs are the best Last summer I made Bushwacker Pies for Father’s Day and they were a big hit I decided to try an ice cream version, in a jar, for a handy dessert/nightcap on steamy summer evenings These pack a … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Peanut Butter Pie in a Jar

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 11, 2015 · 18 Comments

My son declared that this might be the best dessert I ever made… I don’t know about that but it was extremely easy Fun to make, easy to store, and a breeze to serve These are perfect for a backyard BBQ or a pot luck supper You could make them in disposable cups for picnics … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Key Lime Parfait

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 13, 2013 · 8 Comments

Have you ever heard of a jello cake? You bake a cake Poke holes in it and then pour liquid jello over it….hhhmmmmmmm….I’m not a big fan of jello, especially lime green jello~ you remember Aunt Bethany’s jello mold in Chevy Chase’s movie, Christmas Vacation? Ha, I’ve never felt the same way about jello since! … Continue reading →

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