STRAWBERRY SEASON!
Lemon Berry Cheesecake Dip
1 package Halladay’s Lemon Drop Cheesecake Mix
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip or 1-pint heavy cream, whipped
½ cup strawberries, chopped
1 Tbsp Strawberry jam
Combine cheesecake mix with softened cream cheese. Gently fold in Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream. Combine chopped strawberries with jam, set some aside for garnish, add the rest to cheesecake mix and gently mix together. Pour cheesecake mix into a bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining strawberry mixture before serving.
Fresh Berry Granola Parfait
1 package Hallladay’s Harvest Barn Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Mix
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup strawberries, blueberries and or raspberries, mixed
1 cup desired granola mix
Combine Cheesecake mix with yogurt; blend well. Layer granola, yogurt and mixed fresh fruit, leaving a little fruit to garnish the top with.
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
1 package of Halladay’s Harvest Barn Sea Salted Caramel Cheesecake Mix
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip, defrosted
1 quart of fresh firm strawberries
Prepare Cheesecake mix according to package directions.
Hull strawberries and cut in half lengthwise. Take a tiny slice off the rounded end so that they sit flat, then scoop a tiny bit out of the middle. Pipe strawberry centers with cheesecake mixture and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
For Pie and Filling
1 Prepared Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 pint cool whip
1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese
1 package of Halladay's Harvest Barn Strawberry Cheesecake Mix
Prepare according to package directions and chill.
For Topping
2 lbs strawberries, sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Crush or puree 1.5 cups of the strawberries. Whisk sugar, water and cornstarch in small saucepan until smooth. Heat until the sugar is dissolved, then add in the crushed strawberries. Bring to a boil over med heat, stirring until thickened. Let cool for 30 minutes, then add additional strawberries. Top prepared cheesecake with the strawberry sauce.
Strawberry Parfaits
1 package Halladay's Strawberry Cheesecake
1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip or 8 oz. whipped cream
Combine cream cheese and cheesecake mix; fold in Cool Whip. Layer cheesecake mixture with fresh strawberries and top with whipped cream.
Sea Salted Caramel Cheesecake Filled Phyllo Cups
1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese, softened
1 package Halladay's Sea Salted Caramel Cheesecake
1 (8oz.) container Cool Whip
24 mini phyllo cups or shells
Fresh Fruit
Combine cheesecake and cream cheese; fold in Cool Whip. Use a spoon or piping bag to fill phyllo cups. Garnish with fruit.
Fruit Parfait
1 package of desired Halladay's Cheesecake
2 cups plain or flavored Greek yogurt
Fresh fruit and/or chopped nuts
Combine cheesecake mix with yogurt. Layer alternately fresh fruit and mixture into dessert glasses. Top with fruit or chopped nuts.
Nutella Fruit Dip
1 cup Nutella
1 package Halladay's Double Chocolate Cheesecake
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup Cool Whip or 4 oz. whipped cream
Blend Nutella, cream cheese and cheesecake mix; fold in Cool Whip. Let chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
1 package Halladay's Strawberry Cheesecake
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip or 8 oz. whipped cream
2 sleeves graham crackers
2 lbs. strawberries, sliced and added to 1 Tbsp. sugar
Fold Cool Whip into cheesecake mix. Add thin layer of whipped cream mixture to bottom of a baking dish. Layer ingredients, first graham crackers, then Cool Whip, followed by strawberries. Continue to layer until ingredients are gone. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Cake will keep for two days in the refrigerator.
Dessert Tarts
1 package desired Halladay's Cheesecake
1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip or 8 oz. whipped cream
24 1-inch tart shells
Fresh fruit
Blend cheesecake mix with cream cheese; fold in Cool Whip. Use a spoon or piping bag to fill tart shells. Garnish with fresh fruit.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
1 package Halladay's Strawberry or New York Style Cheesecake
1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip or 8 oz. whipped cream
1 lb. strawberries, tops cut off and hollowed out
Mini graham crackers for topping
Chocolate sauce for drizzling, optional
Blend cheesecake mix with cream cheese; fold in Cool Whip. Add mixture to an icing bag and pipe into strawberries. Top each strawberry with a graham cracker.