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Healthy and delicious pancakes are a great start to your morning routine! These protein pancakes are packed with ingredients that are sure to keep you satisfied and give you the energy you need to tackle the day!

Healthy and hearty breakfast solutions are all the rage, especially at the beginning of the year! If you are looking for more recipes like this, try out these homemade protein bars, these delicious Keto pancakes, or this creamy detox smoothie.

What Are Protein Pancakes?

If you love pancakes but want a healthier option, then this recipe is coming to your rescue! Protein pancakes are filled with macro-friendly ingredients! You would never know that these were “healthy” based on taste alone because they are absolutely divine! These ingredients will elevate your favorite breakfast food in not only health but taste!

Made with oats, cottage cheese, and egg whites along with a bit of vanilla flavoring and cinnamon. These pancakes are going to surprise you! They taste amazing on their own, or you can top them with some delicious syrup, fruit, or homemade jam. Plus, they are not only delicious to the taste, but they are so easy to make! They store easily, and you can pop them in the microwave or toaster to warm them right up. In fact, I suggest that you double the recipe when you make them and save some in your fridge for breakfast all week!

Healthy Ingredients For Protein Pancakes

Ok, now that I have convinced you to try out these amazing pancakes, let’s talk ingredients. These pancakes don’t require protein powder. The protein comes from egg whites and cottage cheese. I love this option because not everyone likes protein powder. These pancakes are made with only six simple ingredients! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Egg Whites: Loaded with protein without all the fat. The egg whites bind together the batter and make it smooth. Rolled Oats: The oats are going to be what gives these that hearty depth. They will make it so that these waffles fill you up! Make sure to use gluten-free oats for gluten-free pancakes.Cottage Cheese: The cottage cheese is where you are going to get the bulk of the protein in these pancakes. No protein powder is needed! Baking Powder: Baking powder gives these pancakes a little “lift.” Add some fluff to them since there is a lack of flour and gluten.Vanilla Extract: This ingredient adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the pancakes.Cinnamon: Added flavor of cinnamon make these pancakes delicious!

Protein Pancakes Recipe

This protein pancake recipe is so easy to make at home! Get ready to be amazed when they’re ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! How can you resist a healthy meal option that’s quick, easy, and delicious? 

Blend and Rest Batter: Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Allow the batter to sit for a couple of minutes while you heat the skillet. It allows the batter to thicken a little.Preheat: Preheat your griddle according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Or use a skillet over the stove on medium heat.Spray: Lightly spray the griddle with non-stick cooking spray.Cook: Pour ¼ cup batter onto the griddle or skillet and cook until bubbles begin to appear on the surface. Carefully flip and cook the opposite side until golden brown. Adjust and lower the heat if pancakes begin to burn.Serve: Serve with fresh berries and pure maple syrup!

This charcuterie board roundup has the BEST snack boards! Ranging from simple to seasonal to ones you can use for any occasion, I have a board for your gatherings all year long!

I love a delicious charcuterie board! The creativity that you see in them, not to mention the wide array of different kinds of food, make these perfect for everyone! I especially love the seasonal ones like this Valentine’s Charcuterie Board, this spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board, or this winter-themed Hot Chocolate Charcuterie!

The BEST Charcuterie Board Roundup

Charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tuh-ree) boards used to only feature meat and cheese (the definition of charcuterie means a collection of cooked meats)… Charcuterie boards have come a long way and are now just fancy, themed snack trays! While lots of my charcuterie boards feature the classic meats and cheeses, some highlight other delicious food such as fruit, candy, veggies, and everything in between!

A charcuterie board is the perfect snack tray for any occasion because you can not only add seasonal foods but you can shape things to be seasonal as well! I used pepperoni to make a football in this football charcuterie, and I love making holidays festive with a wreath-shaped charcuterie or this Christmas tree board! Trust me when I say that this charcuterie board roundup is the best of the best!

Celery juice is a healthy and refreshing drink full of beneficial nutrients for your body. This healthy juice is simple to make at home and it comes together quickly in a blender.

I love a good juice or smoothie that I can make at home. It’s a great way to get fruits and vegetables in my kid’s diet. They love when I make them a smoothie for breakfast or for an after-school snack. Try my pineapple smoothie, this amazing peach smoothie, or this popular detox smoothie recipe. You will want to make them all the time!

What Does Celery Juice Taste Like?

Celery juice tastes just like what it is…celery in liquid form. It has a salty and grass-like taste but it is surprisingly refreshing. You only need celery stalks and water to make it. Flavor the juice by adding other fruits or vegetables to the blender. The popular craze for celery juice comes with so many health benefits. It’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants! Everyone wants a swig of this healthy juice in hopes of being healthier.

Start your mornings off with celery juice for a boost of vitamins and nutrients. I love to make a big batch of juice to have with my breakfast all week long. Serve it with my scrambled eggs or these healthy pancakes. I also like to make these on-the-go omelets because they make mornings so easy. You will love adding this healthy juice to your morning meals!

Ingredients Needed to Make Healthy Juice

Fresh celery juice is a perfect way to add nutrients and fiber to your diet. To boost the flavor, add green apples, ginger, lemon juice, or other fresh ingredients to taste. I love playing around with different flavors to add to the celery juice. Adding lemon juice is my favorite because it brightens all the flavors. If I make it for my kids I add a little honey for sweetness. This juice is so versatile!

Celery: Just grab a bunch of celery or a couple of bundles so you can make a big batch of juice.Water: The easiest ingredient in a recipe because you have water!

Celery Juice Recipe

Let me show you how easy it is to make this juice! Using a juicer is so convenient, but it’s just as easy if you don’t have one. It comes together in minutes! Follow my step-by-step instructions below to make this recipe at home. No more purchasing this juice at high-end stores. You’re going to love how simple it is! And you’ll save some money too!

Wash and Cut: Wash and cut your celery into 2-inch pieces. Cut off the ends that are bad and discard them.Blend: Add the celery pieces and water to a high powdered blender. Blend well until the mixture no longer has chunks of celery and is just liquid.Strain: Strain the celery juice through cheesecloth into a medium bowl. You can also use a fine mesh strainer.Store and Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy. Shake the juice before drinking if it has settled on the bottom.

This recipe will teach you how to make queso blanco from scratch just like they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant (without Velveeta!). It’s made of high quality cheese and fresh ingredients which come together to make the perfectly creamy dip!

Is there anything better than a cheesy dip? I can’t resist making dip for every party I throw because everyone loves them. They are super quick and easy to whip up and are a total crowd pleaser. For your next party, you have to try this Super Easy Beer Cheese Dip, this delicious Baked Cream Cheese Sala Dip, and this Rotel Dip.

Queso Blanco Recipe

I absolutely love Mexican food! It’s always my family’s first choice when we are eating out. And everytime we go, we always have to order some queso blanco. It’s irresistible! I can fill up on it before my meal even arrives. I finally realized that this dish would be such a hit for my friends and party guests. Let me tell you, this recipe does not disappoint!

A cheesy dip is something that can please everyone. For the corn lovers, I whip up hot corn dip. I have never gotten turned down for my hot spinach artichoke dip, it’s always gobbled up super fast. I am obsessed with my crack chicken dip, and so is everyone else. So I was actually pretty suprised that when I served this queso blanco dip, everyone said it was their favorite! The best part is, it’s so easy to whip up I will definitely be making it all the time.

Ingredients

I really love queso blanco because there are so many ways to make it! It’s a delicious blend of quality cheeses and fresh flavors like jalapenos and green chiles. They all blend together to make the most delicious cheesy dip. White American cheese is going to be your new favorite! You can find the full measurements below in the recipe card.

White American Cheese: White American cheese is a mild flavor that is sweet and salty. It has kind of a crumbly texture but it will melt really well. You can use any white cheese that you like as long as it is a cheese that will melt well.Chopped Green Chiles: The easiest thing to do is to buy a can of diced green chiles.Pickled Jalapeno and Juice: Pickled jalapneo is such a great flavor because they have a mild spice and also a nice sharpness because of the vinegar. The juice has SO much flavor, you are definitely going to want to take advantage of that!Whole Milk: Whole milk has lots of fat in it which helps add a lot of flavor to the dip, and makes it has a really nice consistency.Onion Powder: Onion powder has a really nice sweet and savory flavor. You could add fresh onions if you wanted to, or you could saute them first so they are soft and more flavorful.Garlic Powder: Garlic powder is so great with all of these flavors. It really highlights all of the savory notes in the cheese. Cumin: Cumin is so rich and hearty, and it actually has a little hint of citrus flavor.Kosher Salt: A high quality salt is always going to make your dish taste better. Salt will help to bring out all of the flavors in the dip.

How to Make Queso Blanco

This queso blanco dip is seriously so easy to make. It’s a quick recipe that I know you’ll be making again and again. I think it’s perfect amount of salty and savory, and served with tortilla chips it’s hard to beat. It’s perfect for a watch party or just a snack when you are in the mood.

Heat: Add the cheese and milk to a large saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.Stir: Continue to stir until melted.Whisk: Once melted add in green chiles, jalapenos, pickled jalapeno juice, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Whisk to combine.Enjoy: Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

These quick and easy hot chocolate spoons are the BEST! Not only are they adorable and the perfect holiday gift, but they make a knockout cup of hot cocoa!

There’s no such thing as too much hot chocolate in the winter. White hot chocolate and peppermint hot chocolate are both must-try recipes! And if you’re serving a crowd, try making this hot chocolate charcuterie board! It’s so fun and will have everyone raving.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Spoons

I first saw hot chocolate spoons this year while I was shopping for Christmas gifts. I knew I had to try making some at home, they’re so clever! It’s the perfect all-in-one. Rich chocolate to melt into a warm cup of milk, and a spoon to stir everything together! This is the perfect DIY to try this winter for all of you chocoholics out there. They’re so easy to put together and make a great treat or holiday gift!

I’ve included a few different types of hot chocolate spoons, but the beauty of these bad boys is that you can customize them however you’d like! (See more ideas in my tips section below!) It’s the perfect activity for the family. My kids love going to town with their hot chocolate spoons. If you make extras, they also double as the perfect holiday gift for your neighbors. Because let’s be real- who wouldn’t love a treat that makes the perfect cup of hot chocolate? Between this and hot chocolate bombs, it’s hard to make hot chocolate any other way!

What You’ll Need

This is what I used to make a few different variations of hot chocolate spoons. The great thing about these is that you can customize them in so many different ways! Check out my tips section below for more ideas, and recipe card for exact measurements.

Baking Chocolate: For some variety, I used a semi-sweet chocolate bar, white chocolate chips, and then milk chocolate chips.Soft Caramels: For melting and drizzling on top! You can also use homemade caramel sauce.Crushed Candy Canes: For topping. Crushed peppermint candies work as well!Mini Marshmallows: You can coat your hot chocolate spoons in these as well as melt them to create a marshmallow drizzle.Sprinkles: (Optional) This is my kids’ favorite step! Add some on top for a little extra holiday flair.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Spoons

With how easy these are to make, you will want them all winter long! Your family can join in on the fun and create their own customized hot chocolate spoons.

Melt Chocolate: Place each kind of chocolate in their own microwave-safe dish. Microwave them in 20 second increments, stirring between each microwaving, until the chocolate is melted.Coat Spoon: Scoop the melted chocolate up in your spoon, and spin it around to coat the entire head of the spoon. You may want to dip it a couple times, letting the chocolate harden between each dipping to get enough chocolate on the spoon. Place the dipped spoons on parchment lined baking sheet to set. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle on your desired toppings.Allow to Set: Then allow the chocolate to completely cool and harden. Once the chocolate is completely set you can stir the spoon into some hot milk and enjoy!

Blintzes are a refreshing crepe-like pancake that is the perfect breakfast for any occasion! The cream cheese and ricotta filling is irresistible and topped with a sweet berry sauce, this breakfast dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

I love fun breakfast recipes because you can have so many different things for breakfast. Sweet or savory, filling or light. Whatever the occasion and flavor you are in the mood for, I have the recipes for you! You’ve got to try this easy Breakfast Casserole, these super tasty Breakfast Enchiladas, and one of my favorites, this Incredible Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake.

Cheese Blintz

If you are wondering what blintzes are, I’m so excited to introduce it to you! They are a breakfast game changer that I know you are going to love. They are traditionally a Jewish dish. Blintzes taste a lot like a crepe but are a little thicker and are always filled with something. Most of the time you will see them filled with a cheese mixture as we did here.

They have a similar flavor to a pancake, but I like them way more! It might be because they remind me of stuffed French toast, which I can’t get enough of. I also love that you can switch up the flavors to really make them your own. You can also top blintzes with fresh fruit or any kind of sauce or jam you like. I’ve loved every way I’ve made them!

Ingredients

Blintzes are such a delicious breakfast! You can make them with crepe batter, and stuff them with whatever you like. Here are the ingredients for blintzes the way that I like them best. You can find the exact measurments below in the recipe card.

Full-Fat Ricotta Cheese: I love ricotta cheese, it is so rich and creamy! It works great in this dish.Full-Fat Cream Cheese: Full fat has more flavor and works perfectly in this filling!Granulated Sugar: Your pantry sugar will work great.Egg: I always use large grade A eggs in my recipes. You won’t be cooking the egg, so if you are uncomfortable with a raw egg in the filling you could add a banana instead, or leave the egg out of the recipe.Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a nice flavor to the cheese, and it helps to bring out all the other flavors in the filling.Crepes: I have a crepe recipe linked below in the recipe card that you will follow to make the crepes for these blintzes. Once you have the crepes made, then you can fill them with your cream cheese batter.

Blintz Recipe

Blintzes are so yummy, and they are super fun to put together! They are a great dish to make with friends and family for breakfast, brunch, or anytime at all! I even like them as an afternoon snack. This cheese blintzes recipe is going to be your new family favorite, I just know it!

Mix: In a medium size bowl, add the ricotta, cream cheese, and sugar. Mix with an electric hand mixer or a whisk ( or food processor) until combined.Add Egg: Add the egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until everything is incorporated.Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the crepes.Make Crepes: Prepare the crepes according to the recipe.Add Filling: To assemble the blintzes, spread about ¼ cup of filling in the middle of the side of the crepe closest to you. Fold each side in to cover the filling, then gently roll the blintz up like a burrito.Enjoy: Serve with jam and berries and enjoy!

This jalapeno bacon cheese ball is perfectly creamy, rolled in crunchy bacon, and topped off with green onions and salty pecans. It’s the perfect holiday appetizer and filled with SO much flavor!

This cheese ball has the perfect combination of creaminess and spice. A few more yummy recipes to try are these bacon jalapeno poppers, cheeseburger stuffed jalapeno poppers, or jalapeno popper dip. They’re cheesy and delicious with the best amount of heat!

Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball

There’s a reason cheese balls are always a hit at any party. They’re creamy, soft, perfectly dippable, and have the best flavor! Jalapeno poppers are one of my all-time favorite appetizers, so naturally, I had to try it in cheese ball form. Let me tell you, it does not disappoint!

Even if you’re not a huge fan of spice, you’ll love this recipe! The jalapenos give it just the right amount of kick. The cream cheese also helps to cool down the jalapeños. Trust me, one taste of this jalapeno bacon cheese ball and you’ll be hooked. This is a true holiday appetizer that is perfect for your holiday parties this season! Everyone is going to go crazy over it.

Ingredients Needed for a Jalapeno Cheese Ball

This jalapeno bacon cheeseball is hands-down one of the best appetizers I have ever had! This cheese ball is everything good about jalapeno poppers in one easy-to-make recipe. You won’t be able to get enough! Oh but let’s not forget the bacon! Everything’s better with bacon and this cheese ball is full of it, inside and out! This is the ultimate cheese ball and I know it will be a hit wherever you take it! Note: exact measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened so it mixes together nicely with the other ingredients.Jalapeños: I chopped mine into small pieces and removed any seeds to keep them from being too hot.Cheddar Cheese: You can’t go wrong with shredded cheddar! You can also use shredded Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Mexican blend cheese for this recipe.Bacon: I like to use pre-cooked bacon for easy prep.Green Onions: Chopped green onions add the perfect pop of savory flavor to this jalapeno bacon cheese ball.Seasoning Salt: To pack each bite with flavor! Use prepackaged seasoning salt or make your own blend using my quick and easy recipe here.Garlic: Minced garlic adds the perfect savory flavor to the cheese ball.Worcestershire Sauce: Adds an extra pop of flavor.Cumin: Adds a little earthy spice.Pecans: You’ll want these to be coarsely chopped so they coat the outside of the cheese ball evenly.

How to Make a Jalapeño and Bacon Cheese Ball

A delicious cheese ball packed with bacon and jalapeños. It doesn’t get any better than that! And did I mention that it comes together in a snap? 15 minutes and just a few simple steps of mixing and shaping will give you this knockout appetizer.

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, half of the jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, green onions, seasoning salt, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin until fully incorporated.Coat: On a large plate, combine the other half of the bacon, jalapeños, and pecans. Then shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll it onto the plate to coat.Chill and Serve: Cover with saran wrap and chill for an hour before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Jelly roll cake is a classic dessert that you need to make at least once! The chiffon cake is rolled with a delicious sweet jelly inside, and all of the flavors scream holiday cheer. You are going to love this easy-to-make dessert that looks stunning on the dinner table!

I can never pass up a soft and moist cake! Especially one with LOTS of frosting. If you love cake, you’ve got to try this Better Than Anything Cake, this unique Oatmeal Cake, and this rich and delicious Eclair Cake.

Jelly Roll Cake

If you have never tried a jelly roll cake, you are in for a treat! I got tired of seeing them on baking shows and not being able to taste them! They always looked so soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. And let me tell you, the finished product does NOT disappoint. It’s just as scrumptious as I imagined, and the flavor combinations are endless.

I am a big fan of cakes with fruity flavors, like this Chantilly Berry Cake and this Strawberry Poke Cake. I would never say no to a rich chocolate cake, but this jelly roll cake is so refreshing and light! It’s a chiffon cake which means it’s made with vegetable oil which makes it easier to beat air into the batter. This makes the cake really light and fluffy, perfect for rolling into a beautiful log! Don’t be intimidated by rolling it up, I’ll share all my tips below so you’ll get it perfect every time!

Ingredients

I mentioned earlier that you will use vegetable oil in this jelly roll cake. The better quality ingredients you use, the better your cake will taste! Especially since this cake is only a few simple ingredients. I added almond extract, but if you don’t like it you could use another flavor, or leave it out all together. You can find exact measurements below in the recipe card.

Eggs: I always use large grade A eggs in my recipes.Granulated Sugar: Your pantry sugar will work great.Vegetable Oil: This is important because it helps the cake get nice and airy. You will need to use vegetable oil to get the cake the right texture to roll.Water: I know, just trust me. Use water!Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds a really nice flavor and helps to bring out all of the other flavors in the cake.Almond Extract: I really like almond extract so I added it here. You can leave it out or add another extract instead.All-Purpose Flour: It’s just easiest to work with for the texture of the cake you want.Baking Powder: This helps the cake to rise, you need this!Salt: Salt brings out all of the really delicious flavors in this cake.Powdered Sugar: This is for dusting the top. It’s optional!Jelly or Jam: I used homemade blackberry jam, and it was INCREDIBLE! You could use a strawberry jam, or peach jam would be amazing. I think you should use your favorite jam because it is going to taste exactly the way you like it.

Jelly Roll Cake Recipe

I used to think a jelly roll cake was impossible to get right, because I saw a lot of people mess up on television. It’s actually easier than I thought, and I had a lot of fun making it! The key is the right texture of sponge cake so that you can easily roll it up, and making it the right thickness so that you get delicious jelly in every bite.

Prepare Jelly Roll Cake Batter

Prep: Preheat your oven to 375℉ and line a half baking sheet (18”X13”X1”) with parchment paper and spray generously with nonstick baking spray.Beat: In a medium bowl, with a hand mixer, beat your eggs until they are thickened, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in your sugar. Once sugar is well combined, add in your oil, water, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.Sift: In a separate bowl, sift together your flour, baking powder, and salt. On the lowest speed of your hand mixer, gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Beat until the batter is smooth.

Bake and Roll

Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spread evenly, filling each corner. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. While cake is baking, prepare a clean towel on a flat surface dusted with powdered sugar.Cool and Trim: Once your cake is ready, allow it to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan and turn over onto your towel. carefully remove the parchment paper and trim the edges so you have clean straight sides.Roll: While your cake is still very warm, roll the cake and towel, width wise, into a log. Allow the log to cool for a while, about 20-30 minutes.Add Jam: Carefully unroll your log and remove the towel and prepare your jelly by mixing it with a fork to make it easier to spread. Spread the jelly or jam evenly onto the inside of the unrolled log, and gently roll back into a log, keeping the end tucked slightly under the log.Garnish: Sprinkle with more powdered sugar and serve.

Malva pudding is a delicious cake-like dessert with an amazing caramelized outer layer. It’s extra moist, soft, and bursting with apricot flavor.

Looking for more desserts that are amazingly soft and moist? Here are a few of my favorites: figgy pudding, pumpkin pudding cake, and sticky toffee pudding!

Malva Pudding Cake

Never heard of Malva pudding before? Prepare to meet your new favorite dessert. This is a traditional South African dessert and is similar to bread pudding or tres leches. Essentially, it’s cake soaked in a decadent sauce made with heavy cream and evaporated milk. I mean, let’s be real here. Has there ever been a dessert made with evaporated milk that hasn’t been good? Because of its soft, pillowy texture, this dessert is called ‘malvapoeding’ in Afrikaans. Translated, this literally means ‘marshmallow pudding.’ There’s no better way to describe it!

Let’s talk about the cake itself, though. It is AMAZING. It’s buttery, soft, and gets its signature flavor from one key ingredient- apricot jam! The cake also gets the most amazing caramelized outer layer when it bakes. Once you top it off with the creamy glaze, it becomes an absolutely irresistible dessert. Your family is going to LOVE it! If you’ve been looking for new desserts to add to the lineup, malva pudding is definitely one to try.

Ingredients Needed

Malva pudding is a great dessert recipe to make on the fly because it uses a lot of pantry staples. Just make sure you have apricot jam on hand! This is what gives malva pudding its classic fruity flavor. Note: exact measurements can all be found below in the recipe card.

Sugar: Just regular white sugar here!Large Eggs: A couple of large eggs will help to bind all of your ingredients together.Apricot Jam: Not only does apricot jam add flavor, but it’s great for adding extra moisture as well!White Vinegar: White vinegar will give your cake a nice, tender crumb and slight hint of tangy flavor.Butter: I used unsalted, melted butter for the cake.Milk: Makes the batter smooth and creamy! I recommend using whole milk because it will make your cake more moist and soft. The higher the fat content in your malva pudding, the more soft and tender it will be!Flour: All-purpose flour works great here! Avoid using flours that have a high protein content.Baking Soda: Helps the cake rise during the baking process.Salt: Just a pinch will keep your pudding from tasting bland.

Cream Sauce

Heavy Cream and Evaporated Milk: This is the foundation of the cream sauce. These ingredients make the glaze silky-smooth and absolutely indulgent.Powdered Sugar: Helps to create a glaze-like texture and adds sweetness as well.Butter: I used unsalted.Vanilla: I like to add in a little vanilla extract for a pop of flavor!

How to Make Malva Pudding

It’s actually super easy. You’re going to love it! If you can make a boxed cake mix, you can make malva pudding. It only takes a few steps of mixing and baking for it to come together perfectly! Both the cake and glaze are really simple to prepare.

Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit, then spray an 8X8 cake pan with baking spray and set aside.Mix Sugar and Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat together your sugar and eggs until light and lemon colored. Then add in your jam and mix until well combined. Add in your melted butter, vinegar, and milk, and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes.Combine With Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together your flour, baking soda, and salt. Then add this flour mixture to your egg mixture and mix for 2-3 minutes, until well combined.Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-45 minutes, after the first 15 minutes cover your pudding with foil to keep it from getting too dark. The pudding should rise and become an even golden brown.

Making the Cream Sauce

Melt Ingredients Together: In a medium pot, combine your cream, milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla. On medium heat, melt the ingredients together, and whisk until it has all come together smoothly.Pour Over Cake: Once your pudding comes out of the oven, pour the cream sauce on evenly while it’s still hot.Soak: Let the pudding stand and soak the sauce in for at least 10 minutes before serving. Best served fresh and warm.

If you are looking for the perfect snack or appetizer, salami roll ups are your new best friend! Salami is wrapped around seasoned cream cheese for the perfect savory bite every time.

I am a sucker for a good appetizer. I love all things dips and snacks, probably because I like to entertain guests pretty often. If you are like me, and just love a good app, you’ve got to try this Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, one of my absolute favorites these Jalapeño Poppers, and these quick and delicious Air Fryer Potato Skins.

Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups

You have just stumbled upon your new favorite appetizer! Ok, it’s a strong statement but seriously, these are so so good. I served them for my family the other day and they were hooked! I’ve never seen anything disappear from the table that fast. Which was so perfect for me because these were so easy to make! Just take a slice of salami, and fill it with seasoned cream cheese. Roll up the salami and hold it closed with a toothpick, and you have an adorable and tasty appetizer!

I love charcuterie boards, mostly because they are full of my favorite things. I even make dessert boards and veggie boards, because who doesn’t love a fun board to snack from? Anyways, I realized that these roll-ups are my two favorite things about a charcuterie board, the salami and cheese! This savory combo never gets old, and you can keep it fresh by switching up the flavor of the cream cheese filling.

Ingredients

These salami roll-ups were so easy to put together. I had my kids help me and they had a great time! You don’t have to cook anything, and yet the flavors are off the charts. You can find the exact measurements below in the recipe card.

Salami Slices: You can get whatever kind of salami you like. I really love using Italian dry salami, but just pick up whatever you like best from the grocery store.Cream Cheese: You will want a package of cream cheese. Make sure to leave it out at room temperature so its nice and soft for filling.Green Onion: Fresh green onions add SO much flavor to the filling, you’ll definitely want to add it!Dried Italian Seasoning: I love the herbs in Italian seasoning, and a teaspoon of this mix will add the perfect flavor to the filling.Garlic Powder: Garlic powder is a slightly sweet and savory powder that will really ramp up the flavor in this cream cheese.Onion Powder: I like onion powder better than fresh onions for this filling. You could sautee some onions to add to this filling if you wanted to! Onion powder is the easy way to get the flavor into the filling in no time at all.Cracked Black Pepper: I love fresh cracked black pepper because it goes perfectly with the spice in the salami.Toothpicks: This is to help the roll-ups stay closed. You could go with basic toothpicks, or really cute ones to spice things up!

Salami Roll Ups with Cream Cheese

I think you are really going to enjoy putting these salami roll ups together! They are really fun and super easy because the only thing you have to prepare is the cream cheese filling. Once you flavor your cream cheese, you can get rolling!

Make Filling: Add the softened cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.Mix: Using an electric hand mixer, mix until smooth and combined.Spread: Spread 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom half of a slice of salami.Roll: Roll up the salami and secure it with a toothpick.Repeat and Enjoy: Repeat the steps until all of the salami rolls are formed. Enjoy!