graham crackers – Urban Retro Recipes http://urbanretrorecipes.com Recipes written by Marci Seither Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:08:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 You Don’t Even Have To Turn On The Oven For This Tantalizing Dessert http://urbanretrorecipes.com/you-dont-even-have-to-turn-on-the-oven-for-this-tantalizing-dessert/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/you-dont-even-have-to-turn-on-the-oven-for-this-tantalizing-dessert/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:53:13 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1952 So Tempting You Might Just Eat The Whole Thing I love summer and all the fresh fruits. I just want to try as many recipes as I can before berry season comes to a close!  This strawberry season and blueberry season has really been the best ever. So what better way to celebrate than to […]

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So Tempting You Might Just Eat The Whole Thing

I love summer and all the fresh fruits. I just want to try as many recipes as I can before berry season comes to a close!  This strawberry season and blueberry season has really been the best ever. So what better way to celebrate than to combine those two colorful berries into one dessert. And best part is that you don’t even need an oven to make this icebox cake.

I love having a more relaxed summer schedule, but it still feels like we have a million places to be and a million things to do. Part of our summer used to include swim lessons. Not just going to the big outdoor community pool in time to take a class, but spending time with our neighbors and friends.

We would often get together with family and friends for last minute barbeques and we would take whatever we had on hand. Sometimes it was watermelon slices, sometimes I would toss together a southwest inspired green salad. I rarely made desserts unless it was something I already had in my cookie jar. But this recipe is a game changer.

I don’t have to heat up the house of hunt for hard to find ingredients since I usually have these on hand!

This is what Dan at Cakes Cottage has to say about this recipe.

“You can throw it together whenever you have time (even the day before is fine) and it will be ready and waiting for you in the refrigerator when you want a sweet treat!”

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Quick Tip: You can use whatever fruit you have on hand. No Berries? No problem! Peaches taste amazing as well!

 

Photo and recipe courtesy Of Dan at Cakes Cottage

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So CrAzY it just might work!

The taste of key lime pie is so light and refreshing! After moving to Southern California I found that I use citrus much more than I ever have before. Lemons or limes!

Having a kiddo down the street who sells the lemons off his family tree is also pretty darned handy. I am a frequent customer of his lemons, blood oranges, and avocados, but if I want limes the place I head is the local Farmer’s Market.

Ohh my!

But fresh fruit isn’t always available to everyone or all year long so when I say this recipe I almost thought Keri was kidding.

I mean use an actual pie for one of the ingredients?

But that is exactly what she did, and after seeing how easy and creative this fun treat was I think I might have to keep at least one of those pies in the freezer for last minute guest or invites. Who am I kidding? I might need to keep an extra pie around for those nights when you just want something special without the fuss or mess!

This is what Keri of Shaken Together has to say about this super easy-no-fuss- dessert dip!

This cool, creamy no-bake Key Lime Pie Dip with bite sized pieces of key lime pie is stirred right in.

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Quick Tip: Not a huge fan of Key Lime? Pick out your favorite custard based pie, like a coconut cream, and try that!

 

Photo and recipe courtesy of Keri at Shaken Together 

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Why yes, I would like S’MORE!

What is it about the taste of S’Mores? Is it the goey melted marshmallows and chocolate? The thought of spending time around the campfire with those you love? OR could it just be the fact that it is one of those tastes that takes you back to your childhood?

Pretty sure it is all the above.

Growing up in a family who loved to camp, my mom would have never thought to pack up the old Suburban if we didn’t have S’more Fixings.

Aaah the glow of marshmallows becoming little torches under the starlit sky!

Totally awesome that this little treat doesn’t require any fire, mosquito spray, or sleeping outside.

You can make this version of a campfire treat and serve it at your next family get together or your kids’ slumber party.

And the clean-up? Super easy breezy

This is what Chrisy of Homemade Hooplah has to say about this fun dip.

“Fluffy marshmallow and chocolate dips are swirled together to make this easy and fun chilled party dip. No heating or melting required!”

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Quick Tip: If you are serving this outside go ahead and put a small spoonful in the bottom of a plastic or paper cup and stick 4 graham cracker rectangles into it so it is portable.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chrisy of Homemade Hooplah 

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No Bake Cheesecake? How cool! Literally.

I love the taste of cheesecake, but it can be so heavy and overwhelming. Adding in citrus really lightens up the flavor and the fact that this is a no bake treat makes it nice. Really, who wants to heat up the house during the summer months.

When we lived in the Midwest I noticed that the older farm houses had a “summer kitchen”.  It was a small outbuilding next to the house that had a stove and storage. It was where the canning, cooking, and baking took place during the summer months, especially when the harvest was plentiful.

Coming from CA, I thought that seemed odd, but when the temperature and the humidity started rising to a sweltering level I understood the wisdom.

Being able to make anything without having to heat up the house was a huge benefit.

Here is what Martha says about her no-bake Key Lime Cheesecake.

This airy, mousse-like treat blends the tartness of Key lime pie with the richness of cheesecake. Its graham-cracker crust sets in the freezer rather than the oven, and the traditional whipped-cream topping is folded right into the filling, along with fresh citrus juice and zest, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk. Chill it overnight, and wake up to a world of bliss.

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Quick Tip: If you do not have key limes available, go ahead and replace with regular limes. The taste will be a bit different but will still be amazing.

 Photo by Armando Rafael and recipe courtesy of  Martha Stewart.

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“There are three responses to a piece of design~ yes, no, and WOW. Wow is the one to aim for.” Milton Glaser

One of the things I did when our kids were younger was to get them involved in the kitchen. I would wash their hands, put on their little aprons, and pull stools next to the counter for them to sit on.

It was a time to talk, to share, to teach, and a time when they felt the satisfaction of producing something they felt proud of and shared with others. It isn’t an easy thing because it does take time and energy, but it was worth every second.

One of the benefits is in the math department. When you are doubling a recipe a youngster can see for themselves as they measure out ingredients that 1/2 plus 1/2 does NOT equal 1/4, but rather 1 whole. Measuring out vanilla or salt is also key, 3/4 plus 3/4 is not 6/8. Well, you get the picture, and thankfully so does you little kitchen helper.

As someone who struggled with math growing up, I loved being able to offer a hands-on approach to learning with my kids.

Finding recipes that are easy enough for the youngest of cooking enthusiasts to help with isn’t always easy, but this one is a sure hit.

Here is what Dan at Cakes Cottage has to say about his fun recipe.

Summer is so close and the hot temperatures, are already in full swing where I live, and I have NO desire to crank up my oven. That’s where this No-Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake comes into play!

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Quick Tip: If you don’t have blueberries and strawberries, feel free to swap in another fruit such as banana and raspberries. I love the patriotic feel of this cake, but if you are serving this at a baby or bridal shower it would be easy to stick with a color theme.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Dan at Cakes Cottage  

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No Bake. No Fuss. No Problem!

One of my favorite things to do as a mom is to cook with my kids. I started letting them help me in the kitchen from the time they could hold a wooden spoon. Finding recipes that are yummy to serve as well as easy enough to have your kids help out isn’t always easy but this one totally works.

Not only are you talking about measurements and teaching your kids to follow directions, you allow them to help serve someone else.

Being able to make something that others appreciate gives kids a real sense of accomplishment. The recipe we usually made involved layering a few ingredients in a pan and baking. This recipe is very similar. Only instead of baking, you just pop this pan in the fridge to set up!

In fact, don’t be surprised if your kids volunteer to bring dessert more often!

The fudge sauce is also great on ice cream so you might want to make an extra batch just to have on hand!

The simple taste of graham crackers, vanilla pudding and chocolate are a sure winner for any occasion or potluck gathering.

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Quick Tip: The ingredients for this recipe is something you can keep on hand. Cool Whip can be frozen and thawed out in the fridge the day before you need to use it OR try this with real whipped cream.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Rachael at EazyPeazyMealz

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