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Jim’s Cheesecake

Desserts, Recipes

I’ve made this cake for as long as I can remember. I named this one after my husband since it’s his favorite cake! It’s so divine, decadent, and full of flavor. If you ever have a bad day, just have a slice of this and you’ll have the best day of your life. It’s so good! It’s a favorite. You just can’t beat cheesecake.

Jim's Cheesecake

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: moderate
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Yields 12 Slices

INGREDIENTS:

For the crust:

  • 1 3/4 Cup Graham Crust
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Melted Butter

For the Cheesecake:

  • 3- 8 oz Packages of Softened Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 3 Lemon Juice
  • Zest of Two Lemons
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

For the Berry Topping:

  • 1 Cup Frozen or Fresh Berries
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • Juice of Half of a Lemon

DIRECTIONS:

Crust

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Fill a large and steep baking sheet with water half way through ( it doesn’t need to be hot). This will be the water bath that prevents the cheesecake from cracking (optional but recommended).
  2. In a blender or food processor blend the graham crackers and sugar, and salt.
  3. Pour the ground cracker mix in a bowl and mix with the melted butter.
  4. Mix everything together until combined, and press it into your 9″ springform pan.

Cheesecake

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until creamy about two minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time on low speed until combined. Bump the speed to medium for another two minutes until everything is creamy and completely combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the 9″ springform pan on top of the crust, and place the springform pan on top of the large baking sheet that you filled with water.
  4. Bake for 1 hour – 1 hour 10 minutes. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight then top it with the berry topping.

Berry Topping

  1. While the cheesecake is baking, make the topping! In a small saucepan heat the berries, sugar, and lemon on medium heat until it starts to bubble and thicken up. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Pour your berry topping into a separate bowl until you’re ready to top the cheesecake.

Enjoy!

❤ Hilda

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Kale Frittata

Breakfast, Egg Dishes, Recipes

I love me a good frittata for so many reasons. It packs a punch of healthy nutrients and you can eat it for pretty much any meal. It transports really well for picnics or work lunches too! I love making these ahead for the week to make it an easy grab and go meal. It also pairs beautifully with a side of toast smothered in peanut butter, a muffin, or fruit! The possibilities are endless.

I hope you enjoy this healthy and delicious dish as much as I do!

Kale Frittata

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Yields 4 Slices

INGREDIENTS:

  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray
  • 1/4 Cup White Onion
  • 1/2 Shredded Zucchini 
  • 1/2 Cup Sliced Mushrooms (Optional)
  • 1/4 Cup Bell Pepper Strips
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 5 oz or 2 Cups Chopped Raw Kale
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk or Milk of Choice
  •  20 Egg Whites or 10 Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes (Optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven at 425 F.
  • Start by drizzling an oven safe pan, and adding the kale. Cook for about a minute then drizzle a little bit of water to allow it to steam and wilt. Cover it with a lid, and add the rest of the veggies until they’re partially cooked through.
  • Meanwhile whisk the egg whites (or eggs), and the milk.
  • Add the wisked egg whites into the pan with the cooked veggies and with a wooden spoon move it around a little bit.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, cheese evenly then put it in the oven.
  • I usually bake for about 8-10 minutes until the top is bubbly and set. Then I cool it completely and slice it with a pizza cutter into 4 slices!

NOTES

  • It keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
  • Use any veggies you want here, or add some chicken or sausage for an extra punch of protein!
  • You can substitute eggs for egg whites, or any kind of cheese or milk in a pinch. (I’ve made it with feta cheese as well- so tasty!)

Enjoy!

Hilda ❤