Baking with the Bolliers

The perfect summer dessert when you want to highlight in season fruit with a tangy, creamy, and cool cup of pure bliss.  Makes 20 small or 10 large desserts  4 8oz blocks of cream cheese, softened and  8 oz sour cream  1 C sugar  1 lemon zested and juiced 6 C mixed fruit  Teddy Graham's to serve In a large bowl beat together cream cheese and sugar. Then add in lemon juice,zest, and sour cream, beating until well combined.  Cover bowl and chill and at least an hour or overnight.  Serve cheesecake mixture in small cups garnished with fruit and graham crackers. 

Who doesn't love rice crispy treats. Back in the day I used to walk to the gas station by my office and buy them at least once a week. It shames me to think I bought "food" at the gas station. Since turning my life in a healthier direction one thing I've shunned is marshmallows (and gas station food) because of the ingredients and unfortunately that included my beloved rice crispy treats. I had forgotten about my obsession until recently when I came across a recipe for a healthier version, so I tried it and it was sooo sweet. I felt there had to be a better way and I wanted to put a bit of a gourmet twist on it. Ingredients: 3 C Crispy Brown Rice Cereal 1/2 C Cashew Butter, unsweetened/ unsalted 1/2 C Maple Syrup 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Oil or Butter for Pan In a Large bowl, measure 3 cups of Crispy Brown Rice Cereal. Grease 8x8 pan, set aside. In a small saucepan combine cashew butter, maple syrup and sea salt.  Cook over medium low heat until...