About Me

I live in a small poke town within an hour of the California coast where there are more vineyards than people with my husband and three children and various pets. James Dean's tree is within walking distance and the James Brothers were also known to ride these hills. I was born to the son of Lutheran missionaries and the daughter of Catholic hypocrites. I'm a Zionist. I was born and raised in California where liberal ideas become gods, and conservative ideals are evil. Unfortunately, it's illegal to have morals in California. I'm one of the evil ones. I take my frustrations out on my houseplants, all 300+ of them.

Recipes & Procedures


Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes

Tiny Cherry Cheesecakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling


  • In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  • Shape into 24 balls.
  • Place in greased miniature muffin cups; press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in milk and vanilla.
  • Add egg; beat on low just until combined.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each cup.
  • Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from pans to cool completely.
  • Top with pie filling.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

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