Gingerbread Bundt Cake

 

You are not going to believe that this is a 3 ingredient dessert that takes a total of 45 minutes from start to finish but here she is!  This is perfect for when you need to make a dessert and don't have time for it or when you just aren't in the mood to do it!  This has simple ingredients and very budget friendly.  For about 40 cents per serving, this is a winner every time!

You'll need:

2 boxes of Gingerbread cake mix

1 tub of Philadelphia Cheesecake mix

1 cup of Powdered Sugar for garnish

It's just this simple, mix the Gingerbread cake mix with the cheesecake mix and fully incorporate them.  I did this by hand and it took a lot of muscle work.  This is a very thick mixture, and you may want to opt for a mixer on low setting instead of doing it by hand.

Place your batter into a well-greased bundt pan and smooth the top for an even bake.  Bake at 350* for 30 minutes then check to see if the middle of the cake is set.  You may need to give it an extra few minutes depending on your oven.  

Cool on a wire rack and flip to a cake stand then garnish as you wish.  I did powdered sugar.  You could do a glaze or even cream cheese frosting if you like.  

I know this sounds too easy but it is amazing and oh so delicious!

Bread Baked Brie with Cranberry

 

Thanksgiving is upon us and that puts me in my annual quandary -- to cranberry or not to cranberry.  Cranberries are a traditional Thanksgiving food but not something that I really enjoy.  This recipe incorporates that tradition in a fresh and delicious way!  

This makes an excellent appetizer for your holiday guests and will be loved at your next potluck or office luncheon!

You'll need:

I large loaf of unsliced Italian Bread
16 ounces of Brie (take off the rind)
3/4 cup of Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cup Melted Butter (Kerry Gold is best)
1 teaspoon Thyme leaves

Cut the center of the bread out to create a bread bowl.  The center of the bread will be great to add to your dressing (some call it stuffing but it's dressing at our house.  

Remove the rind from the Brie and smear it into the bread bowl.  Add the Jellied Cranberry Sauce and spread it over the cheese.  Top with dried cranberries.

Add the Brown Sugar and Chopped Pecans to the melted butter and pour the mixture over the bread bowl.  

Take a knife and make small cuts on the outside of the bread bowl to make it easy to tear a piece away.  Take the remaining melted butter and mix with Thyme.  Brush the exterior of the bread bowl with the butter mixture - be sure to get butter in every nook and cranny.  Bake at 350* for 25 minutes.  

This will be a cheesy, sweet and delicious dish and your guests will be coming back for more!