These pumpkin pie tarts are a delicious recipe that can be whipped up in minutes and served as a holiday dessert, party snack, or fall sweet treat! 

“There is always something to be thankful for.” 

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Pumpkin Pie Tarts

Makes approx 30 tarts

Ingredients

• 2 boxes phyllo shell tarts or mini pie tart shells
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 egg beaten for egg wash
• whipped cream for topping

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Line a baking sheet and add 4-5 rows of empty tart shells.
• In a bowl add pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice and mix well.
• Add a large spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each pie tart.
• Bake for 12- 15 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining tarts and filling.
• Let cool and serve at room temp topped with a dollop of whipped cream on each.

Start with tart shells. My favorite are these prebaked flaky phyllo shells.

They are bite size and can be filled and served right out of the box or filled and heated like I did in this recipe. 

 In a bowl add pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice and mix well.

Add a large spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each pie tart.

Bake for 12- 15 minutes at 350 degrees. 

Repeat with remaining tarts and filling. 

Let cool and serve at room temp. topped with a dollop of whipped cream on each. 

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This delicious cheesecake stuffed berry dessert is easy to make and looks so pretty displayed on a platter at brunch or an outdoor summer gathering.

Welcome to this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’ve got 10 spectacular bloggers/ blogs creating some of the best summer desserts this week and sharing the recipes! We will be sharing our recipes on our blogs (some of those recipe links posted in this post) and on social media with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek.

We hope you’ll find some new favorite recipes this week and have fun with us as we celebrate summer!

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberry Bites

Ingredients

• 1 pkg 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 pint large strawberries destemmed and cored
• crushed graham crackers for topping
• mini chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat with a hand mixer until creamy.
• Spoon the filling into a piping or ziptop bag then snip the corner of the bag.
• Fill the cored strawberries with the cheesecake filling in the piping bag.
• For topping: sprinkle on mini chocolate chips or dip the top of the strawberries in the crushed graham crackers.
• Add berries to a platter and serve immediately.

Start with a pint of large strawberries, freshly washed. 

First, remove the stems. 

Then using a small knife, core the strawberries.

I just scooped out the center but careful not to cut all the way through.

In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat with a hand mixer until creamy.

Spoon the filling into a piping or ziptop bag then snip the corner of the bag.

Fill the cored strawberries with the cheesecake filling in the piping bag.

These berries are so pretty and tasty!

For topping: sprinkle on mini chocolate chips or dip the top of the strawberries in the crushed graham crackers.

Add berries to a platter and serve immediately. 

Check out Friday’s Summer Sweets Week Blogger Recipes!

• • No-Churn Banana Nutella Swirl Ice Cream from Big Bear’s Wife

• • Strawberry Blueberry Cheesecake Dip from Semi-Homemade Recipes

• • Blueberry Shortcakes with Lime and Ginger from Jolene’s Recipe Journal

• • Preserved Lemon Loaf Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm

• • Strawberry Shortcake Trifle from Our Crafty Mom

• • No-Bake S’mores Parfait Cups from Easy Recipes For One

• • Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberry Bites  from For the Love of Food

• • Root Beer Float Caramels from Sweet ReciPEAs

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• • • • Blueberry Peach Pie Parfaits from Big Bear’s Wife
      • Watermelon Poke Cake from Semi-Homemade Recipes
      • Ice Cream Bread from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
      • Strawberry Shortcake Fluff from Cheese Curd In Paradise
      • Orange Skillet Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
      • Easy Key Lime Pie from Blogghetti
      • Homemade Drumstick Ice Cream Cones from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
      • Pool Party Jello Cups from For the Love of Food
      • Drumstick Cheesecake Cheeseball from Sweet ReciPEAs
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These colorful Jello treats are decorated for a summer pool party with gummy candy and paper umbrellas.

Serve this fun snack at your next outdoor summer gathering. 

Welcome to this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’ve got 10 spectacular bloggers/ blogs creating some of the best summer desserts this week and sharing the recipes! We will be sharing our recipes on our blogs (some of those recipe links posted in this post) and on social media with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek

We hope you’ll find some new favorite recipes this week and have fun with us as we celebrate summer!

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Pool Party Jello Cups

Ingredients

• Blue Jello individual cups
• Gummy Bears candy
• Peach gummy rings
• Sour Ribbon candy cut into squares
• paper umbrella decorations

Instructions

• Remove top on each Jello cup and place the cups on a serving tray.
• Top each cup with a peach ring or a sour ribbon square.
• Add a gummy bear on top of each.
• Finally, add an open paper umbrella to the center of each Jello cup.
• Serve with spoons and enjoy!

I am always excited to host a summer party!

These adorable jello cups were the perfect treat for our summer bingo party in June.

Sweet Summer!

Book Bingo fun at the library.

I am so happy to host two of these fun events at our local libraries every month!

Wrapped “Blind Date with a Book” make the best prizes!

Check out the Wednesday Summer Dessert Week Blogger Recipes!

• • • • Blueberry Peach Pie Parfaits from Big Bear’s Wife
      • Watermelon Poke Cake from Semi-Homemade Recipes
      • Ice Cream Bread from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
      • Strawberry Shortcake Fluff from Cheese Curd In Paradise
      • Orange Skillet Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
      • Easy Key Lime Pie from Blogghetti
      • Homemade Drumstick Ice Cream Cones from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
      • Pool Party Jello Cups from For the Love of Food
      • Drumstick Cheesecake Cheeseball from Sweet ReciPEAs
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This creamy dessert dip is the perfect summer treat! Easily prepared in minutes with just two ingredients, serve this delicious dip with fresh fruit and cookies for dipping.

Welcome to this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife.

We’ve got 10 spectacular bloggers/ blogs creating some of the best summer desserts this week and sharing the recipes! We will be sharing our recipes on our blogs (some of those recipe links posted in this post) and on social media with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek .

We hope you’ll find some new favorite recipes this week and have fun with us as we celebrate summer!

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Strawberry Fluff Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz strawberry cream cheese spread
• 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
• sliced fruit graham crackers or vanilla wafers, for dipping

Instructions

• In a medium bowl add the cream cheese and marshmallow cream.
• Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Serve with sliced fruit and vanilla wafers or graham crackers.

I love that this easy dip is made with just two ingredients: marshmallow creme and strawberry cream cheese. 

In a medium bowl add the cream cheese and marshmallow cream.

Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth.

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Serve with sliced fruit and vanilla wafers or graham crackers.

I served this dessert dip at the monthly Book Bingo that I host at our local library. 

I kept it chilled with an ice pack underneath and served with with grapes, strawberries, and vanilla wafer cookies. 

It was delicious and a hit with everyone! 

Check out Monday’s Summer Sweets Week Blogger Recipes!

• No-Churn Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Big Bear’s Wife
• Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches from Semi-Homemade Recipes
• Root Beer Float Cupcakes from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Snickers Ice Cream Cake from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Rhubarb Upside Down Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake from Our Crafty Mom
• Mango Coconut Lime Popsicles from Blogghetti
• Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Strawberry Fluff Fruit Dip from For the Love of Food
• Rainbow Sherbet Sweet Rolls from Sweet ReciPEAs

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These sweet and salty snacks are a fun party treat to make and eat!

Made with just three ingredients, these bite size sweets are the perfect pretty pastel colors for springtime.

This is my first recipe for #SpringSweetsWeek 2025.

Scroll down to see all the tasty spring recipes shared today and be sure to come back on Wednesday and Friday for more spring sweets!

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Springtime Pretzel Bites

Makes approx 130-150 bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 bag pretzel snaps
• 1 10 oz bag white chocolate melting wafers
• 1 10 oz bag pastel colored M&M's colors separated into bowls

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 225°F.
• Line a baking sheet and add rows of pretzel snaps, about five across.
• Place one white chocolate wafer in the center of each pretzel snap.
• Bake pretzels for 2-3 minutes until warmed and lightly melted.
• Remove from oven and immediately add on colored M&M candy on top of each chocolate pretzel, pressing gently.
• Let sit for about 15 minutes until cooled and hardened.
• Repeat with remaining pretzels and chocolate.
• Add to a platter or seal in a bag until ready to serve or gift.

I love that these treats are made with just three ingredients!

You can also use different flavors and colors of chocolate wafers .

Before you start separate the spring colored M&M’s into individual colors in bowls.

Line a baking sheet and add rows of pretzel snaps, about five across. 

Place one white chocolate wafer in the center of each pretzel snap.

Bake pretzels for 2-3 minutes at 225 degrees until warmed and lightly melted.

Remove from oven and immediately add on colored M&M candy on top of each chocolate pretzel, pressing gently.

Let sit for about 15 minutes until cooled and hardened.
Repeat with remaining pretzels and chocolate.

Serve on a platter or add to a zip top bag until ready to gift or eat.

Monday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

• Basil Strawberries and Cream Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie
• Butter Toffee from Art of Natural Living
• Carrot Cake Shortbread from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Flower Pretzel Bites from For the Love of Food
• Funfetti Easter Cupcakes from Hezzi-D’s Recipe Box
• Irish Apple Cake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Lemon Matcha Muffins from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• No Bake Salted Caramel Cheesecake from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Small Batch Carrot Cake from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Twix Cookie Cups from Crazy For Couponing

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This festive holiday display is a fun way to serve donuts for a family brunch or Christmas gathering.

The donut wreath can be assembled easily and is always a hit with kids!

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Christmas Donut Wreath

Ingredients

• 2 14 oz packages about 4 dozen assorted donut holes
• 1 14 oz package about 20 mini powdered donuts
• foam craft wreath
• plastic wrap
• toothpicks

Instructions

• Add plastic wrap to a foam wreath completely covering.
• Set the wreath on a platter.
• Begin to add the donut holes all over the top and sides by inserting toothpicks at an angle halfway and gently pushing a donut hole through the center of the toothpick.
• Continue to add donut holes and fill in with the mini powdered donuts too on the top.
• Add donuts until completely covered.
• Wrap with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
• Optional: you can add a bow or ribbon to the center front of the wreath.

Add plastic wrap to a foam wreath completely covering then add to a platter.

I used one package of mini powdered donuts and two packages assorted glazed donut holes.

Begin to add the donut holes all over the top and sides by inserting toothpicks at an angle halfway. 

Then gently push the donut holes through the center of each toothpick.

Continue to add donut holes and fill in with the mini powdered donuts too on the top. 

Add donuts until completely covered. 

Optional: you can add a bow or ribbon to the center front of the wreath.

Serve right away or cover with plastic wrap to keep from going stale.

I recommend you serve the day or the day after you assemble. 

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This collection of Disney Christmas themed treats is perfect for upcoming holiday parties and events!

If you love Disney as much as my family and you can’t visit as often as you’d like, check out all this collection of  Disney holiday treats you can make at home. 

1. Disney’s Frozen Blue Hot Chocolate by For the Love of Food

When the kids see this fantastic blue hot chocolate, their eyes will pop right out of their heads. It’s the perfect treat to accompany the movie Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.

2. Mickey & Minnie Christmas Donuts by In the Kids Kitchen

Any Disney Christmas movie night needs Disney’s number one couple in attendance. These Mickey and Minnie donuts are perfect for adding a little Disney magic.

3. Mickey Christmas Cookies by Cutefetti

And why stop at Mickey donuts? These Mickey cookies are perfect for a Christmas Disney theme, and the blog shares lots of great tips on making them look just right.

4. Mickey Mouse Nutcracker Cookies by Rainy Day Mum

These Mickey Mouse nutcracker cookies are for anyone who wants to get really fancy. They will take some extra work, but the results are worth it.

5. Mickey Mouse Christmas Cake Roll by Ottawa Mommy Club

Sometimes, it’s all about the vibes. This Mickey Mouse cake roll has a definite “Mickey Christmas” feel without being too in your face.

6. Disney Frozen Inspired Elsa Rice Crispy Treats Recipe by Life with Darcy & Brian

While Elsa changes her hair a few times throughout the two movies, one of the most iconic scenes is letting her braid fall free during Let It Go.

These Rice Krispie treats are all about that braid, and any fans will know it on sight.

7. Frozen 2 Cookies by The Benson Street

Sticking with the Frozen theme, these cookies are loads of fun. Bursting with flavor, they are loaded up with the colors of the movie. 

8.  3 Ingredient Frozen Cake Balls by The Soccer Mom Blog

Cake balls (or pops) seem like a fancy treat that costs too much for too little, but they are accessible. These only take three ingredients!

9. Mickey Mouse Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treats by For the Love of Food 

These Mickey Mouse Shaped Rice Krispies Treats are fun to make and a favorite of both adults and kids.

I dipped these in chocolate and added Mickey shaped sprinkles for a fun touch!

10. Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookies by Southern Crush at Home

While mixes are great, there is just something about scratch cookies that makes them feel like home.

These Mickey gingerbread cookies are simple enough for a beginner but taste like Heaven.

11. Copycat Disneyland Churro Funnel Cake by Artsy Fartsy Mama

What could be more Disney than a copycat recipe straight out of the park?

The churro funnel cake is a crunchy, sweet, tasty treat, and some Christmas sprinkles make it just the thing for a Disney Christmas treat.

12. Gourmet Frozen Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Cocoa Whipped Cream by For the Love of Food

This Frozen Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Cocoa Whipped Cream is made with Stephen’s Gourmet Cocoa and is a decadent treat you can enjoy year round!

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This creamy dessert dip is inspired by my favorite fall treat- sticky sweet caramel apples.

With just four ingredients this easy recipe is perfect for serving at autumn parties and fall gatherings.

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Autumn Caramel Apple Dip

Ingredients

• 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 13-16 oz container caramel dip or sauce
• 1/2 cup toffee bits
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 4-6 large apples cored and sliced thin
• 1 cup pineapple juice optional

Instructions

• In a large mixer bowl add the two blocks of softened cream cheese.
• Beat until smooth and creamy then add vanilla.
• Finally slowly mix in powdered sugar and mix until combined.
• Spoon the mix into a large pie or serving dish, spreading to cover.
• Next, pour the caramel dip over the cream cheese spread. You may have to warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave if it's too thick.
• Spread it evenly all over.
• Sprinkle toffee bits all over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To prepare apples: start by coring and slicing.
• Add to a large bowl of pineapple juice and toss to coat.
• Soak for 3-5 minutes. This should prevent the apples from browning.
• To serve: set out the chilled dip with spreaders or spoons and a large plate of the sliced apples for dipping.

In a large mixer bowl add the two blocks of softened cream cheese.

Beat until smooth and creamy.

Next, add vanilla. 

Finally, slowly mix in powdered sugar. 

Mix until combined. 

Spoon the mix into a large pie or serving dish, spreading to cover.

You can either use caramel dip or caramel sauce.

I prefer the thicker dip but you may have to warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave if it’s too thick to pour.

Caramel sauce is usually in a squeeze bottle and comes out thinner. 

Next, pour the caramel dip over the cream cheese spread. Spread it evenly all over. 

 Sprinkle toffee bits all over the top.

Doesn’t this look amazing?!

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To prepare apples: start by coring and slicing. Add to a large bowl of pineapple juice and toss to coat.

 Soak for 3-5 minutes. This should prevent the apples from browning.

To serve: set out the chilled dip with spreaders or spoons and a large plate of the sliced apples for dipping. 

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I really enjoyed the last 2 1/2 weeks watching the Paris Summer Olympics with my family.

We all especially liked the gymnastics and trampoline teams and we have mixed feelings about the addition of break dancing this year! 

So proud of all the USA teams for their determination and drive!

Go Team USA!

This patriotic dessert board features fresh fruit, creamy dip, sweet cheese, and red, white, and blue treats. It was inspired by Team USA and perfect for enjoying while you watch the Olympics recaps and ceremonies this summer.

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Team USA Olympics Dessert Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strawberries halved
• 1/3-1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 cup dessert dip
• patriotic colored snacks like truffles, marshmallows, coated pretzels, cookies, wafer rolls
• 2-4 mini brie circles
• 4 cheesecake fruit tarts
• 1 mini blue moon pie
• 1/2 cup crackers or cookies for dip
• 1 chocolate gold #1 medal

Instructions

• Add the gold medal in the center.
• Place the bowl of dessert dip on the tray then add and arrange fruit and treats around.
• Fill in all open spaces with ingredients then serve immediately.

I started with a large round gold platter. I placed a gold #1 medal and ribbon in the center. I used a chocolate medal but you can also just use a plastic one.

I found this world flag lanyard too and added it around the border.

Now start preparing our treats. I using mini brie circles with flag toothpicks, blonde Oreo “medals”, cheesecake tarts topped with fruit ( recipe here) , patriotic truffles, and a blue mini moon pie.

I used a food safe marker to write USA on the blue moon pie . You could also do this with a frosted cookie or large marshmallow. 

Add your treats to the board. 

Now start adding red and blue fruit. I used large sliced strawberries and plump blueberries. 

Keep filling in spaces with fruit, marshmallows, truffles, and cookies. 

These cheesecake tarts are so simple and pretty!

This dessert dip was a gooey butter cake mix with cream cheese.

I added gold sprinkles at the end and served flag shaped crackers around the bowl for dipping.

Arrange all the ingredients so the fit and fill in any open spaces. Serve immediately. 

Bright, colorful, and full of treats. Perfect!

Go Team USA!

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This chocolate treat is inspired by the magical sweet from Harry Potter. All the students from Hogwarts loved to by them at Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop.

These crunchy chocolate shaped frogs are filled with sparkly stars and are so simple to make for a one of a kind snack to serve for Harry Potter’s Birthday today!

What are chocolate frogs in Harry Potter?
From Harry Potter Wiki 
Chocolate Frogs were a very popular wizarding sweet made from chocolate in the form of a frog.

They came with a collectible card of a famous witch or wizard in each pack.

The frogs were made of seventy percent croakoa. Presumably, this substance was what allowed them to magically act like an actual frog.

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Magic Filled Chocolate Frogs

Ingredients

• 8-12 oz chocolate melts I used Sweetshop Melt Ems in Chocolate Raspberry flavor
• 1 oz package star shaped sprinkles
• frog shaped chocolate mold

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
• Stir until smooth .
• You can spoon into the mold but I found it easier to add to a baggie, cut the bottom corner, twist the bag, and pipe the chocolate in the frog molds.
• Fill the molds half way, tapping to evenly distribute .
• Add star sprinkles to the center of each frog.
• Pipe in the remaining chocolate, being sure to fully cover all the sprinkles and tap to smooth out.
• Place in the fridge to harden at least 20-30 minutes.
• Once hardened, I gentle remove from mold and place in a baggie in the freezer until ready to use for an event or display.

Start with a frog shaped chocolate mold. This plastic one is from Amazon and is on sale for $6. 

Here is my order link.

I found these cute sprinkles in the baking section of the craft store.

I thought they were to perfect magically surprise to add to the chocolate frogs!

All you need for this easy to make treat are star sprinkles, melting chocolate, and a frog shaped mold. 

Melt the chocolate until smooth then you can spoon into the mold but I found it easier to add to a baggie, cut the bottom corner, twist the bag, and pipe the chocolate in the frog molds. 

Fill the molds half way, tapping to evenly distribute . 

Add star sprinkles to the center of each frog. 

Pipe in the remaining chocolate, being sure to fully cover all the sprinkles and tap to smooth out. 

Place in the fridge to harden at least 20-30 minutes. 

Once hardened, I gently remove from mold and place in a baggie in the freezer until ready to use for an event or display. 

So fun to gift and eat! Everyone loves the magical surprise inside!

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