Nutella Oreo Cheesecake

Are any of you hungry just by seeing the title of this post?  I sort of want to apologize, because these little individual cheesecakes are so delicious, and so easy to make you will want to have them all of time! 

I'm all about individual servings, especially when having people over.  It just makes it easier for entertaining - prepare these beforehand, just pull them out of the fridge, and serve!

(Adapted from here)

Ingredients
2/3 c Nutella
2 tubs whipped topping (Cool-Whip or similar), 8 oz. each
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 Oreos, crushed
1/2 mini chocolate chips
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz.)
12-15 mini plastic cups (4-6 oz size)

Oops, you'll have Nutella and Oreos leftover.  Maybe that is done on purpose. (I'm sorry and you are welcome.)

In a bowl, mix together the crushed Oreos and melted butter.   Divide evenly between cups and press down.  The number of cups you use will vary on how thick you want the crust to be.

In a large bowl, using a mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, Nutella and vanilla extract until smooth.  Using a slower setting, add the whipped topping and mix until smooth.

Take the cream cheese mix and scoop it into a large ziploc bag.  (Take samples here, it's so delish!)

Cut a small corner section of the bag here, large enough so that you can squeeze it out. (about 1/2 inch up from the corner)  Begin filling your plastic cups, over the Oreo crust.  I used a circular motion, but any will do because next, use a spoon and smooth out the surface.

Add a scoop of whipped topping, and sprinkle with the chocolate chips.  Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

You could also use small glass cups if you have them, but I prefer the plastic so I can send extras home with my guests.  Apparently it's frowned upon to eat four of these in one day!

Enjoy!

Bachelorette Party Cookies

Bachelorette Parties are a great time to get together with your friends, spoil the bride with new lingerie, and celebrate her last night as a "single" lady. (Truth - I never really understood this, as obviously you aren't single if you are engaged, right?)  You can usually spot a Bachelorette a mile away - thanks to the huge blow-up "willies", sashes, crowns, and general garb.

If you didn't see this post, this past weekend was my sister's Bachelorette Party.  She is not the type to parade about town with the items mentioned, but I still wanted to do something that signified the festivities.

About six years ago, I went to one of my best friend's Bachelorette Party and was in awe over some cute cookies one of her friends made.  I decided to give them a go, and they were surprisingly easier than I thought they'd be!

 

 

 

All you need is a heart shape cookie cutter, frosting, and sugar cookie ingredients.

 

First, you have to have a good sugar cookie recipe.  I used this one, from In Katrina's Kitchen.  Once you've rolled out the dough, use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes. 

Before you put the hearts on the cookie sheet, use a knife to cut the bottom, pointed part of the heart off.

Bake according to the recipe you are using, and cool completely.  Once they are cooled, it's time to decorate!  I used these Wilton Ready-to-Decorate cans.  They come in a variety of colors and frosting tips, and because I don't own any cake decorating supplies, these were perfect.


I used the small, circular tip and just drew on some underwear!  Get creative - it was really fun to decorate, and the cookies were delicious!

As is the norm around here on Wednesdays, I am linking up with Anne for Wednesday Wishes.  I had so much fun making these that I am wishing for more time to bake.  And someone to eat said baked goods, so I don't eat them all. Also, I think it would be really fun to take a cake decorating class - I've already looked in to the details, now I just have to find time!

What are you wishing for today?