by Joshua Speaks
It's the week-end everybody! And I can't believe I'm saying this already, but we woke this morning to just a light dusting of snow on the deck. Even though I find the first few snowfalls kind of exciting, I do feel that we seemed to have skipped fall entirely.
I'm hopeful that this was just a blip on Mother Natures part, and this week we will be back to crisp, windy, sunny fall days.
Yesterday I was sorting through my old bakery recipe book, looking for some inspiration, when I came across this recipe. For those of you who might be new followers, I used to own a little bake shop and let that go so I could focus on my real love. Which is you. And blogging. And creating.
And I'm so glad I did, because it's given me so many new opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise. And not waking up at 3 am on Saturday mornings anymore is a major bonus. I can tell you, your local baker is seriously sleep deprived friends.
These Mini Brownie Bottom Cherry Cheesecakes were one of my most popular items in the fall and winter. Still, when I run into some of my loyal customers, they bring up these cheesecakes and tell me how they miss them so.
They are a decadent treat that can easily be customized. The brownie bottom is just the right amount of rich chocolate, paired with the creamy cheesecake topping and of course, the cherries on top.
This is also an amazing treat when you swap out the cherries for whole pecans and a good drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
As you know, I love a dessert that can be made ahead and these are no exception. Cheesecakes freeze very well, so can be prepared a week or two ahead of time if needed. Just thaw, garnish with toppings and serve.
Reminiscing through my old book sure did make my heart skip a beat. It was such a busy and exciting time in my life. Even though I do miss the bake shop sometimes, I'm so happy that I get to share these recipes with you. I'm exactly where I was meant to be.
Enjoy the fall weather friends,
Preheat oven to 350° and line 16 muffin cups with liners
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About Joshua Speaks
Can’t think of a day that that Josh didn’t have a beer or two. Be it a long day of work or of nothing. Sometimes, it is a few packs even. Especially when there are familiars over.
His fridge is packed with beers: Heineken, Corona, Guinness, Budweiser, and all other wierd brands in between. He had to get a secondary 30 cu. fridge off Craigslist for more beer storage.
Sometimes he wonders if a day truly starts only after the first sip of beer for the day. Enough talk about Josh and his passion; that’s the reason for this beer blog and related items. Feel free to hit on him. Start with something like: “hey beer head!” You got the idea!
Kitchen - Outdoor