Ham is one of those meals that seems to only be cooked around the holidays. It’s a like turkey – it seems to only come out once or twice a year. Ham seems to be a spring thing and turkey is a fall entree. But like turkey, I feel like ham should be enjoyed year round.

There are so many reasons why I love a good ham dinner but the top two are that it’s easy to prepare and makes great leftovers. I absolutely love a dinner that will give me leftovers for at least one other meal.

What is a honey brown sugar ham?

There are many ways to prepare a ham but my favorite is this honey brown sugar version. A ham is a very versatile meat and you can add any flavor combination that you like. The great thing about ham is that it’s already cooked and you just have to heat it through.

Ham is a cut of meat from the leg area of a pig that is then cured and sometimes smoked. It can be sold bone-in, boneless, spiral cut or whole.

This version is a pre-sliced boneless ham that is cooked and covered in a homemade honey brown sugar glaze.

Honey baked ham ingredients

Besides being easy to make, you only need a few common ingredients. To make this honey baked ham you will need:

• 2-4 boneless ham
• brown sugar
• honey
• orange juice

Ham – For this specific recipe, I recommend a 2-4 pound boneless ham. You can get a larger ham if you need or a bone-in if you prefer. Mine also came pre-sliced but a boneless un-sliced ham will work just as well.

Brown sugar – The brown sugar caramelizes when cooked and it’s amazing. If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, you can use more honey or try and make your own.

Honey – You need a third cup of honey for this honey baked ham. If possible, use a local honey.

Orange juice – The orange juice breaks up the sweetness of the brown sugar and the honey. You want an orange juice without pulp here.

Honey baked ham in the air fryer

If you are looking to make a honey ham in the air fryer, you’re in luck! This recipe is super easy. It’s also totally adaptable to other appliances so keep scrolling for Instant Pot, slow cooker and oven instructions.

One you have your ingredients you will also need:

• air fryer
• foil
• pot
• mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• pastry brush

Step 1: Combine the brown sugar, honey and orange juice in a skillet or pot over medium heat. Allow the brown sugar to dissolve and the mixture to come to a soft boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat. This is how you make a honey brown sugar glaze for the ham.

Step 2: Place the ham on a large piece of tin foil and brush the glaze over the top of the ham. Tightly wrap the ham and place it in the air fryer basket.

Step 3: Air fry at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Carefully remove the ham, open the foil and brush more glaze on. Cook again for 20 minutes at 325 degrees.

Step 5: Open the air fryer once more and brush the remaining glaze on the top of the ham. Leave the foil open and cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees or until the top is caramelized.

Remove, allow to cool and serve.

Instant Pot Instructions

To make your ham in an Instant pot, follow these easy directions.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Want to make a ham in your slow cooker? Follow the easy directions below –

• Bring the honey, orange juice and brown sugar to a boil in a sauce pan. Allow to thicken.
• Place your ham in your slow cooker, cut side down.
• Brush the mixture over your ham.
• Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the internal temperature is 140 degrees.

Oven Instructions

Looking for a more traditional ham recipe? Oven baked ham is what you need!

Storing leftovers

If you have leftover brown sugar honey baked ham the best way to keep it fresh it to carve it and place it in an airtight container or plastic baggy.

Leftover ham recipes

Another great thing about ham for dinner is that you can use it up and create a whole new dinner with the leftovers. Some great leftover ham recipes to try are:

• Hawaiian ham and cheese sandwiches
• Denver omelet
• Ham and cheese stromboli
• Ham and bean soup
• Ham and potato breakfast casserole

Can I freeze leftover ham?

Yes! You can! I would carve the ham and place it in a ziplock bag, making sure to remove the air. Place the bag in the freezer and store for up to 6 months.

To re-heat – place in the fridge to thaw and then warm in the microwave, oven or in a skillet.

Best side dishes for honey baked ham

This honey baked ham makes a great entree to any meal but it’s even better with some side dishes. I would suggest adding:

• Creamy pea salad
• Cinnamon carrots
• Mashed potatoes
• Oven roasted green beans
• Mac and cheese
• Cheesy baked asparagus

Honey brown sugar ham recipe

Honey brown sugar ham

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

How to make a honey brown sugar ham in your air fryer!

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Ingredients

• 2-4 boneless ham
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Combine the brown sugar, honey and orange juice in a skillet or pot over medium heat. Allow the brown sugar to dissolve and the mixture to come to a soft boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
2. Place the ham on a large piece of tin foil and brush the glaze over the top of the ham. Tightly wrap the ham and place it in the air fryer basket.
3. Air fry at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.
4. Carefully remove the ham, open the foil and brush more glaze on. Cook again for 20 minutes at 325 degrees.
5. Open the air fryer once more and brush the remaining glaze on the top of the ham. Leave the foil open and cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees or until the top is caramelized.

Notes

Instructions for Instant Pot, slow cooker and oven are in the post above.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 39Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 218mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g

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Other pork recipes to try

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• French Onion Pork Chops
• Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sliders
• Egg Roll in a Bowl
• Pork Carnitas

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I love celebrating the holidays! Fourth of July is one of my favorites because we have a big family get together. It turns into a giant potluck and everyone brings their best dish. Of course I had to bring out the fourth of July cheesecake to the party! It’s such a fun dessert that everyone loved.

While this one is easy to make, you will have to start a day before you serve. The cheesecake layer will need time to set-up. Don’t let the timing scare you away. It is really easy to assemble!

What is cheesecake cake?

Cheesecake cake combine two desserts in one. Sandwiched between two layers of cake is a creaming layer of cheesecake. One layer of cake is red and the other is blue. Or any other colors you like! This version is patriotic and is the perfect 4th of July dessert for a crowd.

The cheesecake layer is simply cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream. The layer a creamy addition to make for a decadent patriotic dessert. The layered confection if covered with a classic vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Cheesecake cake ingredients

Cheesecake Layer 

• Cream Cheese
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Whipping Cream 

The cheesecake layer is a simple combination of cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream. Adding whipping cream to the classic cheesecake cream cheese gives it a smooth consistency. 

Cake Layer

• Radiant Red cake mix
• Aqua Blue cake mix
• Oil
• Eggs
• Water

The red and blue cake layers are built with a box mix.  The Radiant Red cake mix gives a bright true red cake layer. The Aqua Blue mix add the blue to this dessert. 

If you can’t find the colored cake mix, you can use a white cake mix and food coloring. Add a few drops at a time to the mixed white cake batter. Make sure that you get two boxes of white cake mix. While using food coloring adds an extra step, it is still easy to get the colors you need.

Not a fan of dyes? Try these natural food dyes instead!

Frosting

• Cream Cheese
• Butter
• Powder Sugar
• Vanilla

The cream cheese and butter combination is what makes the classic cream cheese frosting so good. Be sure to start with softened cream cheese and butter that is what makes this frosting come together quickly and easily. The vanilla adds a nice depth of flavor without a lot of effort.

Gluten-free Cake with Cheesecake

To make this dessert gluten-free, you will need to make one simple swap. use two boxes of gluten-free white or butter cake mix. Add food coloring and you have gluten-free red and blue cake layers. Both Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines make good gluten-free cake mixes. Your guests will never know that it is a gluten-free cake.

You can find both types of these mixes at your local grocery store. The gluten-free cake mixes are in the same section as the other cake mixes. Sometimes you can find other gluten-free cake mixes in the specialty section of your grocery store. 

How to make Cake with Cheesecake

To make this two-in-one dessert, you need eight-inch cake pans, parchment paper, and a hand mixer. The day before you wish to serve, make the cheesecake layer.  

The cheesecake layer starts by creaming the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl or in your stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until thick. It should be soft and fluffy. Don’t take it too far or you will have butter.

Stir in the whipped cream and vanilla to the cream cheese sugar mixture until smooth.  Add the finished cheesecake mixture to an eight-inch spring form or cake pan.  Smooth the top of the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Chilling overnight would make for the best results.

The next day, prepare the cake mixes. Follow the package instructions. If you are starting with white cake mix, add the food coloring and stir before baking according to the package instructions. 

Once the red and blue cake layers are finished baking, cool completely. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting.

Start by creaming the cream cheese with the butter. Make sure both are softened to make this frosting come together quickly. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar. Using your electric mixer, mix until smooth.

Remove the cake layer from the baking pans. And release the cheesecake from the spring form pan. Place the red cake layer on the bottom of your cake plate or serving dish. Place the cheesecake layer on next and top with the blue cake layer.  

Cover all three layers with your cream cheese frosting. The top of the cake should be liberally covered. The sides should have a light layer of frosting. If you are not serving immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cake with cheesecake is a great addition to your Fourth of July picnic. It has the classic red, white, and blue that everyone loves to see on this patriotic holiday.

How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or on the counter. You may need to slice the cake into pieces to be able to store it properly.

Can I freeze this cake?

You can! The best way to do this is to prepare the cake as directed. Slice the cake into individual pieces and wrap in parchment paper. Place the slices in a ziplock baggy and place in the freezer. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

To thaw, remove from the freezer and allow to come to room temperature on the counter.

Fourth of July Cheesecake Cake

Yield: 1 cake

A festive cake with a cheesecake layer that is perfect for Fourth of July, memorial day or any BBQ cookout!

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Ingredients

• Cheesecake Layer
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Cake Layers
• 1 (6.25 ounce) package Radiant Red cake mix
• 2 eggs, oil, and water
• 1 (6.25 ounce) package Aqua Blue cake mix
• 2 eggs, oil, and water
• Frosting
• 8-ounce packages cream cheese softened
• ½ cup butter softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

1. Line an eight inch round cake pan with parchment paper (bottom and sides), or an eight-inch springform pan.  
2. Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth, with a hand-held mixer. 
3. In a standing mixer, whip heavy cream until thick. 
4. Stir whipped cream and vanilla into the cream cheese and sugar mixture until smooth.  
5. Pour the cheesecake filling into the pan, and smooth out the top.  
6. Refrigerate for 12 hours (or overnight). 
7. Prepare both cake mixes as directed by the package instructions, to make 8-inch cakes, one red, and one blue. 
8. Let cakes cool completely (or overnight), before layering. 
9. Layer cakes with cheesecake layer in the middle, the blue on the bottom and the red layer on top.
10. Frost the entire cake.

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Other cheesecake recipes to try

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• Tiramisu cheesecake
• Instant Pot berry cheesecake
• Mint chocolate cheesecake
• Hot chocolate cheesecake

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These spicy cheddar sausage balls are an easy appetizer to bring to your next event.  Or whip up for a quick breakfast! These classic sausage balls are made with Bisquick and are ready in under 30 minutes. Everyone will love this quick and easy appetizer!

We decided this year to do the book advent calendar thing-y with the kids.  Ya know, where each night you open one wrapped book til Christmas?  That one. My moms and went to the book store and bought 25 books for the occasion. 

Long story short – it didn’t go well. The kids fought over who was going to open the present each night and then they lost interest when they realized they were only books. Currently taking suggestions for new advent ideas for next year.

Classic sausage balls

I’m also working on finalizing my menu for Christmas day. We normally start the day with a light breakfast and some appetizers. We finish out the day with a big family meal, which typically includes my momma’s lasagna.

These cheesy sausage balls are always on the appetizer list. They come together quick and everyone loves them. They are perfect for snacking on throughout the day.

A sausage ball is exactly what it sounds like – a mixture of sausage and other ingredients, normally cheese and a flour blend. You can customize your sausage balls to your taste and add in (or take out) anything you’d like.

Sausage ball ingredients

The great thing about these classic sausage balls is that there are very few ingredients needed to make them. You will need:

• Bisquick
• breakfast sausage
• cheese
• milk
• spices

Bisquick – There are a few options when it comes to the type of Bisquick to use here. You can buy the classic Bisquick, grab the gluten-free Bisquick if needed, or make your own! I love using my homemade Bisquick mix because it’s cheaper than the store bought and you know exactly what’s in it.

Breakfast sausage – You can use any kind of breakfast sausage that you like for these sausage balls. I like to use a spicy pork breakfast sausage, but any type of sausage that crumbles will work here.

Cheese – Again, feel free to use any type of shredded cheese you prefer in this recipe. I love using a sharp cheddar, but any shredded cheese is good.

Milk – You will need 3/4 cup of milk for this recipe. Regular cow’s milk is what I used, but you can use any non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, etc) here too.

Spices – I just used salt, pepper and paprika in my sausage balls. The sausage brings most of the flavor so I kept the spices mild. You can add in/subtract any spices you’d like.

Optional add-ins – Like I mentioned, you can customize these sausage balls to your liking. I love adding onion to mine (as seen below!) but you can add in:

• jalapenos
• fresh herbs
• bell peppers
• celery
• cream cheese
• or anything else!

How to make classic sausage balls

Once you have all your sausage ball ingredients gathered, you will also need to grab:

• medium sized pan
• a mixing bowl
• spatula
• cooking sheet
• silicone liner or baking spray

Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees. You can either line your cooking sheet with a silicone liner or spray it baking spray. This will prevent the sausage balls from sticking to the sheet.

In your pan over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage. I added onions to mine and cooked those at the same time. Cook until no pink shows, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Once the sausage has cooled, add it to your mixing bowl and mix in the Bisquick, cheese and paprika. Mix everything together until a crumbly dough forms. Slowly stir in the milk and combine.

Roll into balls and drop onto your prepared cookie sheet. You can also drop spoonfuls of dough directly onto the sheet as well.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool and enjoy!

Classic sausage ball questions

These sausage balls are pretty easy to make but I always get the following questions when I share them.

How long are sausage balls good for? – They are good for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator.

Can you leave cooked sausage balls out? – No. They need to be placed in the refrigerator to be kept safe to eat later.

How do you freeze sausage balls? – In order to freeze these classic sausage balls you need to cook them, allow them to cool completely and then place in the freezer on the cookie sheet. Once they are frozen, remove and place in a plastic bag and put them back in the freezer.

You will want to thaw them out before warming them up in the oven or the microwave.

What can I substitute for Bisquick? – If you don’t have any Bisquick on hand, you can try making your own! It’s easy and uses basic ingredients. Get the easy homemade Bisquick recipe here!

Spicy Cheddar Sausage Balls

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Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound spicy breakfast sausage
• 3 cups Bisquick mix, or homemade
• 1 pound sharp cheddar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 and spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Cook the sausage and onion.

In a large bowl, mix the sausage, onion, Bisquick, cheese and paprika.

Stir in the milk slowly.

Roll into balls and place on the cookie sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 4916Cholesterol: 775mgSodium: 11254mgCarbohydrates: 258gFiber: 11gSugar: 64gProtein: 204g

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Christmas in cookie form! These gingerbread blossoms are easy to make and full of holiday cheer. They come together quick thanks to a gingerbread cake mix and a few other ingredients. Let me show you how to make these gingerbread cookies!

The other day Ryon told me that he wished I would do more holiday baking.  After I picked my jaw up from the ground, I reminded him of the mint brownie bark, the peppermint cheesecake and the Reese’s brownies that he ate the previous weeks.  He just smiled. 

I had already planned on baking more anyways despite his subtle hint for more sweets.   One of the easy homemade recipes that I had planned on making were these gingerbread blossoms. 

What are gingerbread blossoms?

Gingerbread blossoms are similar to the popular peanut butter blossoms but are made with gingerbread dough. They are a fun alternative to the classic peanut butter cookie topped with a Hershey’s kiss. Just sub peanut butter for gingerbread!

Gingerbread blossom ingredients

I have another secret – these are semi-homemade gingerbread blossoms.  They are made easier with a gingerbread cookie mix. Don’t worry – they are just as delicious!

To make these cookies you will need:

• 1 bag of gingerbread cookie mix
• 1 stick of butter butter
• an egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 cup of sugar
• Hershey kisses, unwrapped

Gingerbread cookie mix – I used Betty Crocker gingerbread mix for these gingerbread blossoms. It’s the bag with the gingerbread men on the front. Feel free to make homemade gingerbread cookies – if you’d like to go the from-scratch route.

Butter – You need one stick of butter for this recipe. I do not suggest using margarine – you will need real butter here.

Sugar – The sugar is used to roll the gingerbread in before baking. This created a nice crust on the cookies.

Hershey’s kisses – Grab a big bag of Hershey’s kisses for these cookies. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, depending on the size of your cookies.

Other things to grab

Once you have all your ingredients you will also need to grab:

• a mixing bowl
• a spatula
• a small bowl
• a cookie sheet
• wire cooling rack

How to make gingerbread blossoms

These cookies can be broken down into four steps. Make the dough, roll in sugar, bake and add your Hershey kiss.

Start by pre-heating your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with either a silicone baking sheet or a quick spray of baking spray. This isn’t a necessity but I would hate for your cookies to stick to your cookie sheet if I didn’t suggest it.

Make the cookies according to the bag – which is to combine your cookie mix, egg, butter and water until a dough forms. Shape your dough into 1 inch round balls.

Take your dough ball and roll it in the sugar to coat it.  Put them on your cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are starting to brown slightly.

When they come out of the oven let them cool for a bit and then add a Hershey kiss so that it can start to get all melty and ooey gooey.  Transfer to your wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

The gingerbread is chewy and the chocolate is melty and its just like Christmas cookie heaven.  I made these and they were gone within a few days. 

Gingerbread blossoms

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

A chewy gingerbread cookie topped with a chocolate kiss!

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Ingredients

• 1 bag of gingerbread cookie mix
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• an egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 cup of sugar
• Hershey kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line a cookie sheet with a silicone liner.
2. Mix together the butter, egg, water and cookie mix in a large mixing bowl.
3. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll them in the sugar.
4. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown slightly.
5. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly and then add a Hershey kiss to the center.
6. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

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How do I store gingerbread blossoms?

Once the cookies have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container. Store on the counter or in the fridge for up to a week.

Can you freeze gingerbread blossoms?

You can freeze either the dough once it’s made or the cookies after they are baked. I would not freeze the cookies with the Hershey kiss already added.

Other cookies to try:

Christmas cookies

Even more Christmas cookies to try this holiday season!

Spritz cookies

An easy butter cookie that everyone will love!

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Let me tell you – I LOVE a good sweet and salty combo. Like I crave a good sweet and salty dessert after dinner. It’s been something that I have loved every since I was little.

Eat dinner – find something sweet and salty. Repeat for 30 years.

None of my kids have picked up my love for the sweet and salty combo but I have hope. They are young – they don’t know what’s good for them yet.

White chocolate caramel fudge

There are a few parts to this fudge recipe – the white chocolate, the caramel and the pretzels. Together they make the ultimate sweet and salty combo. The white chocolate and caramel provide the sweet and the pretzels on top give the fudge a great salty bite.

I love an easy fudge recipe. I’ve shared a couple on the site including my espresso fudge, root beer fudge and white chocolate cake batter fudge. My espresso fudge and root beer fudge use the same base recipe – chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. This is also the base for this white chocolate caramel recipe. Easy peasy, fudge squeezy.

White chocolate fudge ingredients

Oh, I forgot to mention one of the best parts of this white chocolate fudge recipe. You only need 4 ingredients!

Yup. Four.

To make this fudge you will need:

• caramel chips
• white chocolate chips
• sweetened condensed milk
• pretzels

The first three ingredients can be found in most baking aisles at your grocery store. I like to use Ghirardelli caramel chips in this recipe, but any type of meltable caramel chips (or melts) will work here.

I’ve talked about it before, but you want a higher quality white chocolate for most white chocolate recipes. Ghirardelli also has a great white chocolate chip that would be perfect in this recipe.

While you’re in the baking aisle, be sure to grab a can of sweetened condensed milk. Also, find your favorite kind of pretzels in the chip aisle and you are all set to make this recipe.

How to make white chocolate caramel fudge

After you have all your ingredients you will also need to grab:

• a rectangle loaf pan
• parchment paper
• baking spray
• 2 microwave safe bowls
• spatula

The basic instructions on how to make this fudge is to melt the caramel chips in one bowl and melt the white chocolate chips in another. Add in some sweetened condensed milk to each and layer. Top with crusted pretzels.

You can either melt the caramel and white chocolate in a double boiler or int he microwave. If you melt them in the microwave, you need to do it in 30 second intervals in order to not burn any of it.

Start by melting your caramel in either the double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl. Melt until smooth and mix in some of the sweetened condensed milk. Pour it into your prepared loaf pan and place in the fridge to harden.

Do the same with the white chocolate chips, in a different bowl. Add in your sweetened condensed milk and mix well. Pour over the caramel mixture and press in your pretzels on top. Place in the fridge to set before cutting.

Tips on making this fudge

If you don’t have a double boiler, you can make one! Grab two similar sized pots and place an inch or two of water in the bottom one. Put the second one on top and use that to slowly melt your caramel and chocolate. You can also put a heat safe glass dish on top of the bottom pot as well.

You need to allow the caramel layer to harden a bit before pouring the white chocolate layer on top. Also, be sure that the melted white chocolate isn’t piping hot when you layer it on top of the caramel. This will help make two distant layers.

The more sweetened condensed milk you add to your fudge, the softer it will be. Use only as much as you need to get the desired flavor.

How to store white chocolate fudge

Once the fudge is cooled, use a sharp knife to cut it into pieces. Wipe the knife each time to to make clean cuts.

Place the cut fudge in an airtight container to keep fresh. The fudge should last up to 2 weeks in a good tight container. You can keep it in the fridge to ensure the fudge doesn’t get soft.

Other white chocolate recipes to try

If you love white chocolate like me, you have got to try these other great white chocolate recipes!

• White chocolate puppy chow
• Raspberry white chocolate muffins
• White chocolate lemon bars
• Chocolate white chocolate chip cookies
• White chocolate almond crescent rolls

White chocolate caramel fudge

Yield: 12 pieces

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A white chocolate and caramel mash up that is perfectly sweet and salty!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup caramel chips (or caramel candy melts)
• 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 6-12 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup pretzels

Instructions

1. Grease and line a loaf pan or small baking tray, 9" x 4" or similar.
2. Place the caramel chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
3. Melt the chips in a microwave, heating for 25 seconds, stirring well, and reheating as needed.
4. Stir in 3-6 Tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, to taste.
5. Fold the mixture out into the prepared loaf pan. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth down this layer and place in the fridge.
6. Repeat steps with the white chocolate chips: heating, adding the sweetened condensed milk, and then smoothing over the caramel fudge layer.
7. Break the pretzels into small pieces and then press in the wet white chocolate.
8. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight before cutting into squares and serving.
9. Enjoy!
   

Notes

The more sweetened condensed milk you add to your fudge, the softer it will be. Use only as much as you need to get the desired flavor.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 221mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 0gSugar: 46gProtein: 4g

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Confession time – I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan. A HP nerd, if you will. I read the entire Harry Potter series when I was in high school many years ago. I have seen all the movies and read the newer books. I have taken the taken the sorting house test and am proud to say I am a Gryffindor. I love butterbeer lattes.

Yup. I’m a potterhead. I love all things HP. Do you have someone who loves Harry Potter too? Check out these great Harry Potter gift ideas!

Harry Potter Gifts Under $10

Unofficially Harry Potter Joke Book – My kids would LOVE this HP joke book! They love telling jokes to each other and just laughingggg.

Harry Potter Triwizard Maze Game – Race through the Triwizard maze to get to the finish line, but beware of magical spell cards which could send you back to start. For ages 5 and up.

Harry Potter Playing Cards – Regular play cards with a Harry Potter theme, these make a great stocking stuffer.

Funko Harry Potter Mystery Mini – Harry Potter characters have been given the Funko Mystery Mini treatment. Great for collectors.

Harry Potter Ravenclaw Wall Banner – Have a Ravenclaw on your list? They will love this officially licensed Harry Potter Wall Banner featuring the Ravenclaw emblem.

Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Kit – Bring the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world to colorful life with this collectible kit includes 30 coloring cards and colored pencils.

Harry Potter Gifts Under $20

Harry Potter Fidget Spinner – A fidget spinner that looks like the “Golden Snitch” from Harry Potter with a great color mixture and patterns while spinning.

Hogwarts Scratch Magic Book – My kids love these scratch books. What’s better than a HP scratch book??

Talking Sorting Hat and Sticker Book – Get sorted into House Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or, yes, Slytherin, with this delightfully magic talking sorting hat, just like in the Harry Potter films.

Maurader’s Map to Hogwarts – Find out all the secret passageways in Hogwarts thanks to this fun book.

Harry Potter Magical Beasts Game – Board game lovers will love this Harry Potter game. Explore the interior of Hogwarts and the grounds as you try to collect elements to capture the beasts

Fantastic Beasts Niffler Plush – Harry Potter fans can cuddle with an authentic recreation as seen in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts Minifigs – Harry Potter LEGO fans will love this collection of minifigures.

Harry Potter Gifts Under $50

Harry Potter Silver Plated Earrings – This earring set comes with snitch, HP logo and the deathly hallows.

Harry Potter Official Scarf – Choose a soft scarf from your favorite house: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff. 

Harry Potter Wand Kit – A fun set of wands to choose from to make into necklaces or key chains. 

Funko Pop Harry Potter – Harry Potter and Hedwig are great for collectors.

Harry Potter Chess Set – Play chess, Harry Potter style, with this fun chess set.

Harry Potter’s Broomstick – Pretend to play quidditch and other Harry Potter games with a broomstick just like Harry’s.

Harry Potter Illuminating Wand – Wave the wand and the light goes on and wave it again, and it turns off!

Lego Fantastic Beasts Newt’s Case Magical Creatures  – Build a foldable LEGO Fantastic Beasts replica of Newt’s Case of Magical Creatures, with a ladder, nest, shelter and Occamy egg.

Harry Potter Gifts Under $100

The complete Harry Potter series – Get all 7 books in the series! You will not regret this purchase either as a gift or for yourself.

Harry Potter Coding Kit – Build a wand that responds to your movements. Comes with wand parts, PCB with codeable LED, button, batteries, step-by-step book, stickers, poster, and free Kano app.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Kit – Build a LEGO Hogwarts Express train set, with removable side panel and roof, plus railway bridge and Platform 9¾, then begin your own magical journey.

Niffler Bank – Help your Harry Potter fan save their galleons! Nifflers are attracted to shiny things, which makes them the perfect treasure finders (and keepers).

LEGO Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets Hogwarts Whomping Willow  –  Harry Potter LEGO lovers with love building the incredible magical castle set. The brick-built Whomping Willow features spinning branches, a three-story castle model with a gate, and other accessories like potions wands and other magic LEGO items.

Harry Potter’s Remote Control Wand – Harry Potter fans can use this wand to turn on and off  TVs, Blu-ray players, and speakers. 

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For years I have been a fan of James Avery jewelry. Before we were married and had kids, when I was still a youngin’ myself, I was in love with James Avery. I remember just walking into the store to browse with my friends and just staring at all the beautiful jewelry in the cases.

When we got married, our wedding bands were from James Avery. After we had each one of our babies I was gifted a new remembrance ring for them. When I want to celebrate the special people in my life, I buy them James Avery. I always have and always will be a James Avery fanatic.

I want to share with you my favorite James Avery gifts for mom. They have a whole Mother’s Love line that is amazing, but they also have some other great pieces that mom is sure to love. I’ve broken my favorite pieces into categories and shared a little bit on why I love them.

Earrings for mom

Single initial post earrings – Mom will love these tiny little initial post earrings! Pick what the letters for her or let her choose.

Turquoise ear posts – These have become my every day earrings! They are so delicate and pretty, but easy enough to be wore day to day.

Mother’s love dangle earrings – The Mother’s Love collection includes these beautiful dangle earrings. Grab these and start her own Mother’s Love collection today!

Joy of my heart ear posts – Another fun way to honor mom is with these Joy of my Heart earrings.

Heart strings ear posts – Mom will love these heart string post earrings. They are great to wear everyday or to dress up when she goes out.

Rings for mom

Stack-able remembrance rings – I am so IN LOVE with these stack-able rings! You can add as many as you would like together, the styling possibilities are endless. James Avery also has a great remembrance collection with other great pieces too.

Script initial ring – These are awesome because you can stack them too! You can even mix and match the initial rings with the remembrance rings!

Mother’s Love ring – This is the ring my momma bought me after I had my first baby! Just thinking about it brings back so many memories from when Ryley was born. I love wearing this beautiful ring.

Victorian beaded band – This ring is so dainty and beautiful. Ryon bought me one for our upcoming ten year anniversary! I love how light it is and the beaded detail.

Long Sorrento ring – If you are looking for a bigger ring that can still be worn everyday, this one is it! My best friend in college had one and she wore it every day. It’s big and makes a statement.

Bracelets for mom

Twisted wire cuff bangle – I love how simple yet striking this bangle bracelet is. The details are just awesome.

Petite infinity bracelet – I can tell that this light weight infinity bracelet will be your moms new favorite!

Sorrento hook on bracelet – This beautiful bracelet matches the Sorrento ring mentioned above. It is so pretty and can be dressed up for a night out or worn day to day.

Cascade cuff bracelet – This bracelet is definitely a dress up type of jewelry. It’s perfect for wearing out to dinner or to a girls night out.

Classic charm bracelet – Or you can buy mom a charm bracelet and start adding charms for each holiday! The great thing about James Avery is that they add the charms on themselves and will fix them whenever you need!

Necklaces for mom

Changeable charm holder necklace – If you do want to start buying charms for your mom, get her this necklace! She can change out the charm on it whenever she wants.

Horizon cross necklace – Your mom would be super trendy with this cross necklace. It is very light and perfect for every day wear.

Mother’s Love pendant – Of course I have to recommend the necklace I got my mom last Valentine’s Day! This pendant is huge and such a sweet gift. (Just FYI – the chain is separate.)

Jubilant heart pendant – Another beautiful necklace that mom is sure to love! This heart scroll is one that mom will cherish.

Enamel byzantine necklace – Bring out the big guns with this over the top enamel statement necklace! The beautiful details are sure to make mom smile.

Want more gift ideas for mom? Check out:

The coffee lovers gift guide

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Yall.  Seriously.  Chocolate covered cheesecake stuffed strawberries.  Yes!  So much yes.  I didn’t even think this much goodness could fit in one strawberry.  But let me tell you – it can!  And you NEED to make these bad boys ASAP.  

As soon as possible may not be fast enough.  But that’s just my chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberry belly talking.  

You need to know two things about these strawberries.  First.  They are ridiculously easy to make.  No lie.  They took about 30 minutes to make two dozen.  And that included letting them set in the freezer for a few minutes to harden.  THAT EASY.  

Second.  They will disappear.  Seriously.  You will have a cookie sheet full of two dozen strawberries and if you look away they will be gone.  I mean – it’s easy to figure out where they went because you will see chocolate smeared smiles all around you.  But still.  They will be gone LIKE THAT.  

I should put a third disclaimer here too.  They are SO much cheaper to make at home then to buy.  I know this time of year everyone is pushing store bought chocolate covered strawberries.  And they look good!  I know.  I get tempted to buy them too.  

But walk away.  Walk straight to the baking aisle and grab some powdered sugar and chocolate bark.  Then grab a stick of cream cheese and at least 2 dozen strawberries.  They strawberries will be the most expensive thing – but don’t you worry.  It’s all worth it!  

And just so you can see how easy they are to make a did a quick (super quick) video tutorial.  With some super cheesy Valentine’s music.  Because what are chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries without a little cheesy music??

Chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries + video

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Ingredients

• 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 24 strawberries, washed and dried
• about 8 ounces of chocolate bark, melted

Instructions

In a stand mixer or using a handheld, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Slowly add in the powdered sugar. Mix in the vanilla extract. If your cheesecake mixture is too runny- add a bit more powdered sugar. You want it to be able to hold a peak for a few seconds.

Cut a triangle in the strawberry, with the point facing toward the bottom of the berry. (See video for tips)

Pipe in the cheesecake mixture. (I added mine to a plastic baggy and cut the tip.)

Place on a baking and put in the freezer for 5 minutes to allow the cheesecake mix to harden.

Remove from the freezer, dip the strawberry in the melted chocolate bark and return back to the cookie sheet. Allow to harden completely before eating. Keep in fridge or freezer if not eating right away.

Enjoy!

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Hey friends!  I hope you are having a great weekend!  I was able to get all our out of state Christmas gifts packed and shipped this week.  Yessss!  I always get so stressed about it because I want them to be there on time for Christmas.  And uhhh.. I’m not the most punctual person so I get a little nervous.  

But I did it!  They will be there on Wednesday – 2 days before the big day!  Excuse me while I high five myself real quick.  

I also got out Christmas cards out too.  I would have liked to get them in the mail a few days earlier, but hey, life.  So presents AND Christmas cards are on their way and I can breath a small sigh of relief.  

I don’t want to think about the gifts for family and friends in town I have to wrap.  I’ll think about desserts instead.  That ok?  Perfect.  Here are 5 easy Christmas desserts to help take your mind off the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! 

Homemade chocolate pudding pie – I love chocolate pie and it’s totally a holiday staple at our house.  I would love to try this homemade version! 

Christmas magic mix – Not only is this Christmas mix easy to make – it’s packed with my favorite things!  Chocolate, coconut, graham crackers!  Oh and pecans.  

Almond joy bites – These are my favorite treat to make during the holidays!  No one believes me when I tell them how easy they are to whip up.  In fact, I just made a double batch for my cookie exchange this weekend! 

White chocolate pots de menthe with raspberry – These pots de menthe look super fancy but Justine breaks down how to make them.  It would be fun to impress friends and family with this easy dessert! 

Crock pot candy – It doesn’t get much easier then this folks.  Toss everything in a crock pot and then let cool on wax paper.  Boom – easy and delicious dessert! 

What is your favorite Christmas time dessert?

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This past weekend my mom and went over to my sister-in-laws house to help her bake cookies.  She had just gotten out of the hospital and wanted to give the nurses a little thank you.  So we headed over and started baking.  We made peanut butter blossoms, sugar blossoms, cream cheese mints, popcorn balls, caramel pecan fudge and praline pecans.  

It was like 5 solid hours of baking.  One thing of cookies would come out of the oven and another went right in.  We all had a good time but I was tired!  I felt silly saying I was tired from baking – but it was true! 

The thing is – I am going to do the exact same thing in another week or so!  I am hosting my annual cookie exchange at our house and I always spend half the day in the kitchen.  Not just baking, but making appetizers and drinks and whatever else strikes my fancy.  

This is my 4th year doing the cookie exchange and I have 15 people RSVP’ed already.  That doesn’t include spouses or kids.  I am betting we will have a house full! 

I know I’ll need quick and easy appetizers and drinks.  I did a crock pot hot chocolate last year that everyone loved.  This year I’m adding this sparkling cranberry punch to the mix.  It’s easy to make, kid friendly and low calorie.   I used the berry flavored sparkling water and it was perfect for the punch.  Added just the right about of flavor without the guilt.  

So if you wonder where I am in about a week – I’ll be knee deep in cookies, appetizers and yummy drinks.  And I will be loving every second of it! 

Sparkling cranberry punch

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Ingredients

• 32 ounces cranberry juice
• 2- 8 ounce cans berry sparkling water
• orange sherbet
• oranges and cranberries

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and berry sparkling water. Add in one orange, sliced, and a handful of cranberries. Allow to sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

When serving, add a scoop of orange sherbet to each glass and then pour the punch over top.

Garnish with additional cranberries and oranges.

Enjoy!

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