Twisted Strawberry Shortcake

Twisted Strawberry Shortcake

2 pkgs (4-servings size each) Vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling
1 quart (4 cups) cold milk
2 cups thawed Cool Whip whipped topping
1 pkg (12oz) store-bought prepared angel food cake, cut into ½ inch cubes
1/3 cup orange juice
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
5 squares Baker’s premium white baking chocolate, grated

Prepare pudding mixes with milk as directed on package. Gently stir in whipped topping.

Place cake cubes in large bowl. Drizzle orange juice over cake, then, toss to coat.

Place half of the cake cubes in a deep glass serving bowl; cover with layers of half each of the pudding mixture, strawberries, and grated chocolate. Top with layers of remaining cake cubes, pudding, strawberries and grated chocolate.

Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Makes 20 (1/2 cup each) servings

Frosty Berry Blend

Frosty Berry Blend

¼ cup milk
6 Tablespoons honey
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups each frozen raspberries and blueberries

Place milk, honey and cream cheese in food processor container; cover. Process on high speed until well blended.

Add fruit; cover. Blend until smooth, scraping down side of food processor container as necessary.

Pour into 10 glass, plastic or paper cups and freeze until ready to serve.

Note: Let sit at room temp for about 5 minutes before serving to soften.

Makes 10 (1/3 cup each) servings

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp
By: Anna Malone

In a small bowl combine, and set aside:
Wash, peel and dice 6 cups of apples
1 ½ Tablespoons of lemon juice

Mix in a bowl to resemble crumbs:
1 ½ cups flour
1/3 cup oatmeal
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Mix in saucepan over medium heat until thick:
1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla

In a greased 9x13 pan, put ½ crumb mixture on bottom, add apples, pour sauce mixture over top. Add rest of the crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip topping.