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Elevate your treats with this easy Streusel Topping recipe! Whether you sprinkle it before baking or bake it separately for a sweet crunch, it’s a tasty twist your baked goods will love!

This delicious streusel topping elevates any sweet dessert. Try it out on this delicious Peach Cobbler Cheesecake, this yummy Apple Pecan Crisp or this delicious Peach Crisp.

What is Streusel Topping?

Streusel topping is a sweet and crumbly topping that I’m sure you have seen on some of your favorite muffins, coffee cakes, and pies. It is usually made of ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes some yummy spices or nuts. Once you bake it, the streusel becomes crispy and golden brown, creating a delicious contrast and texture to your delicious dessert!

Streusel is so delicious, that you could almost just eat it on its own! My favorite part is the brown sugar, which really adds a depth and yummy taste that goes with any other flavor. You’ve got to try this. You are going to love it!

Ingredients in Streusel Topping

This recipe is so simple to make! Because it only uses 4 ingredients, I bet that you already have all of them in your pantry, ready to go! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this recipe.

Brown Sugar: Like I said before, this is my favorite part! It adds such a depth and deliciously sweet flavor to the streusel.

Salt: The salt enhances all of the flavors in the topping.

Butter: I used unsalted butter in this streusel recipe.

Is Streusel Topping Easy to Make?

If you have 15 minutes, you can make this homemade streusel from start to finish! It’s easy, delicious, and goes with just about everything!

Combine: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Then, add the melted butter. Stir until most of the dry ingredients are moistened, but some flour mixture remains.

To Use on Baked Goods

Add to Baked Goods: If you are planning on using this with sweet bread, muffins, or anything that will be baked then you don’t need to pre-bake the streusel. You can add it directly to your recipe, and it will bake with it.

To Use as a Topping

Bake: If you will be using it as a topping, spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Then, let cool completely and add it to your dessert!

This Mongolian beef is crazy tender with a crispy seared edge that gets coated in a bold sticky sauce. It’s way better than P.F. Changs and so easy to make at home!

If you want to try making this in the slow cooker, we love this Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. It’s one of the top recipes on the website!

Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe

We love this slow cooker Mongolian beef so much at our house. It melts in your mouth perfectly and has the most amazing flavor. Even my picky eaters are always asking me to make it. So I knew that it was time to make an easy version that takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes even better than….. dare I say… P.F. Chang’s!?

The magic to this meal is the crispy pan-fried beef that is so incredibly tender. My family likes it saucy so it’s smothered in that thick, delicious glaze. The flavor is unreal. Serve it up with some fresh steamed rice and these Asian lettuce wraps for a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will go crazy over.

Ingredients You’ll Need

These simple ingredients combine to make the most tender and flavorful Mongolian beef! I love that so many of them are basic cooking staples and things you’ll already have on hand. Exact measurement are in the recipe card below.

Flank Steak: Flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut of beef that’s perfect for Mongolian Beef. Slicing it thin ensures it cooks quickly and absorbs the tasty sauce.

Cornstarch: Cornstarch is used to coat the sliced beef. It creates a light, crispy texture when cooked and helps the sauce cling to the meat, making each bite flavorful.

Vegetable Oil: Used to cook the beef slices, giving them a nice sear.

Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds that classic umami flavor and a touch of saltiness to the dish.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness to the sauce and also gives it a rich, caramelized glaze.

Water: To thin out the sauce.

Minced Ginger: So the sauce has a zesty and slightly spicy kick.

Garlic Cloves: Minced to add savory flavor to each bite.

Red Pepper Flakes: For some subtle heat.

Green Onions: Sprinkled on top for a fresh garnish.

How to Make Mongolian Beef

Grab your ingredients and get ready to make the most flavor-packed beef ever! Since it only takes 25 minutes from start to finish, it’s the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.

Coat Beef: Add the sliced flank steak and cornstarch to a large Ziploc bag. Then toss the beef to coat evenly.

Sear: Heat a large skillet to high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the steak in a single layer and cook on each side for about a minute until the edges just start to brown. Once the steak is cooked, remove and then set aside on a plate.

Prepare Sauce: In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ginger, and garlic. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.

Combine: Add the steak to the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes.

Garnish: Toss with the chopped green onions and then sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Overripe bananas and zucchini get used in this delicious and perfectly moist bread. The cream cheese swirl hidden inside is the best part! Enjoy a slice of cream cheese banana zucchini bread fresh out of the oven and thank me later.

If you love quick bread, you’ll have to try some of my other favorites: chocolate zucchini bread, blueberry banana bread, and strawberry quick bread!

Banana Zucchini Bread With Cream Cheese Filling

My little girl loves bananas. But the problem is I get a big bunch every week at the store, which means she can’t eat them fast enough. It’s not always a bad thing because I have over ripe bananas on hand. And since it’s zucchini season I always have that on hand as well. So, when I saw this recipe for banana zucchini bread I knew just the thing to make!

But I decided to add just one thing. Cream cheese. This took the bread to a whole different delicious and amazing level! The bread is moist and baked to perfection and then you have the cream cheese swirled in the center of the bread. It tastes like cheesecake! I didn’t think that banana bread or zucchini bread could get any better, but this is the ultimate combination. It’s one of the best quick bread recipes that I have had to date! I know you’ll love it just as much.

Ingredients Needed

Get ready to enjoy a fantastic treat with this cream cheese banana zucchini bread! It’s a tasty mix of ripe bananas, fresh zucchini, and a creamy, sweet cream cheese swirl. Each ingredient has a job to make this bread super delicious. (Measurements are in the recipe card below.)

All-Purpose Flour: Used as the base dry ingredient for the bread. Also used to thicken and stabilize the cream cheese swirl mixture!

Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the bread and the cream cheese swirl.

Ground Cinnamon: For some warm spice!

Baking Powder and Soda: The dynamic duo that helps the cream cheese banana zucchini bread rise.

Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the bread. A little goes a long way!

Large Eggs: Add structure and moisture to the bread. They also help to give the cream cheese swirl structure.

Mashed Ripe Bananas: The perfect way to use up overripe bananas!

Canola Oil: So your bread turns out extra tender.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a pleasant vanilla aroma and flavor. I recommend using pure vanilla extract.

Shredded Zucchini: Adds moisture and a subtle earthy flavor.

Cream Cheese: Forms the creamy swirl inside the bread.

How to Make Cream Cheese Banana Zucchini Bread

Not only is this bread easy to make, but it’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and excess summer zucchini!

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with pan spray and, if desired, line with parchment paper leaving 2 inches hanging over both sides. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl beat the egg, bananas, oil, and vanilla extract.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just moistened. Fold in zucchini. Pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Prepare the cream cheese swirl by beating together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and flour until smooth. Spoon evenly over the batter in the pan and carefully smooth it with an offset spatula or a rubber scraper. Top with remaining batter.

Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center. The baking time may be longer, depending on your oven. If the top starts to brown too fast, cover it with a foil tent. Allow bread to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Add this homemade pizza seasoning to all of your favorite pizzas and watch them transform! It’s the best blend of herbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes to make every bite a dream!

Homemade seasoning blends are great because you can customize the flavor just to your liking! A few more great recipes to try: homemade gyro seasoning, fajita seasoning, and chili seasoning!

Why You Should Make Homemade Pizza Seasoning

It’s no secret that I love making homemade seasoning blends. It’s the best way to add extra flavor to any dish and you can customize the blends to your liking! Now, if your family is as pizza obsessed as mine is, this pizza seasoning is something you’re going to always want on hand. Have you ever made a homemade pizza and wondered why it doesn’t taste quite like your favorite pizza spot? It’s probably because it’s missing these tasty herbs!

Pizza seasoning is similar to Italian seasoning because it’s made with things like basil, thyme, and oregano. What sets it apart, though, is its amazing savory flavor from the addition of garlic powder and dried onion. This pizza seasoning recipe is also made with red pepper flakes to add a little bit of heat! The end result is so tasty, sprinkle it on top of your favorite pizzas and prepare to be amazed.

Ingredients Needed

Like other homemade seasoning blends, pizza seasoning is super customizable. So if you see something you’re not a fan of, use less of it or leave it out entirely! All of the measurements I used can be found in the recipe card below.

Oregano: A bold herb that adds a punch of flavor!

Basil: Sweet and aromatic, basil is the best addition to any pizza.

Thyme: Similar to oregano, thyme adds a pop of fresh, minty flavor.

Dried Onion Flakes: To give your pizza seasoning the perfect savory flavor and balance out the herbs. You can also use onion powder if you don’t have any onion flakes on hand.

Garlic Powder: Because you can never go wrong with garlic, especially when it comes to pizza!

Garlic Salt: For some extra savory goodness.

Red Pepper Flakes: To add a kick of heat. Like it hot? Add more! Not a fan of spice? Omit it entirely.

Pizza Seasoning Recipe

Now that you have all of your herbs and spices ready, let’s mix everything up! Feel free to adjust the ratios as you go. It’s so easy to make this pizza seasoning your own!

Combine: In a small bowl combine all your ingredients, then mix well.

Transfer to Airtight Container: Pour your seasoning into a small jar or container with a lid.

Use For: Use to season pizza dough, pizza sauce, marinara, or any Italian dish you desire. Season to taste!

Store: Store at room temperature in a dry place for up to 6 months.

Spring greens get tossed with crisp apples, chicken, tomatoes, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans and feta cheese. This Panera Bread copycat Fuji apple chicken salad is a must-try! It’s fresh, flavorful, and completely irresistible.

If fruity salads are your jam, here are a few more you need to try: strawberry avocado spinach salad, broccoli apple salad, and triple berry kale salad! Adding fresh fruit to your favorite salads is a great way to make them taste even better.

Panera Bread Copycat Fuji Apple Chicken

This salad has been on my list of things to make for over a year now. I’m honestly shocked that I haven’t made it until now! It’s so delicious, light, and refreshing. When I was at the store just the other day I noticed these apple chips. I know that Panera Bread uses crisp, thin apples in their salad for a delicious and sweet crunch. Buying these apple chips makes prep that much easier and brings you an unforgettable salad in minutes. (Although if you’re up to the challenge, try making your own apple chips at home! I have recipes for making them both in the air fryer and oven.)

I love everything that is in this Fuji apple chicken salad. Fresh spring greens, crunchy pecans, tomatoes, crispy apple slices… everything comes together in this salad to make it so flavorful and with so many unique and delicious textures. The dressing on top is also incredible. It’s a golden balsamic honey Dijon dressing that makes this salad that much better. No need to stop at Panera when you can recreate this salad at home! (And make it taste even better than the real thing!)

Ingredients for Panera’s Fuji Apple Salad

Let’s dive into the magic of a homemade Panera Bread favorite: the Fuji apple chicken salad. It’s a mix of tasty ingredients like juicy chicken, fresh greens, and flavorful apple and cranberry! We’ll take a closer look at each ingredient and how they come together to make this tasty salad (and homemade dressing). Get ready to recreate that Panera goodness in your own kitchen! Note: exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

Chicken Breasts: The main protein, making the salad more filling. Use precooked chicken for easy prep. I love this shredded chicken recipe!

Spring Greens: Fresh, leafy mixed greens for a crunchy base.

Cherry Tomatoes: Sliced in half, cherry tomatoes add both vibrant color and bursts of juicy sweetness.

Red Onion: So the salad has a zesty crunch and a touch of sharpness.

Toasted Pecan Halves: Add a toasty, nutty flavor and also give the fuji apple chicken salad a satisfying crunch.

Apple Chips: Whether you use store-bought or homemade, apple chips infuse the salad with a delightful apple flavor and a satisfying crispiness.

Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy and slightly tangy element to the mix. It’s a great contrast to the other sweet ingredients. Gorgonzola cheese is another great option.

Dried Cranberries: For some tart fruitiness!

For the Vinaigrette:

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Smooth, mild oil for the dressing’s base.

White Balsamic Vinegar: A slightly tangy vinegar to add some zing.

Apple Cider Vinegar: A fruity vinegar to enhance the apple theme. You can also use apple juice concentrate.

Garlic: You can’t go wrong with garlic! It helps to balance out the sweetness of the salad.

Dijon Mustard: Dijon mustard adds a hint of sharpness to the dressing and also helps bind all the ingredients together.

Honey: For a little extra sweetness and a dressing that sticks to the greens perfectly.

How to Make Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

It comes together in just 3 simple steps! Fuji apple chicken salad is so delicious and easy to whip up, making it the perfect lunch! I know you’ll love this recipe as much as I do.

Toss Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the spring mix, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, toasted pecans, and apple chips. Then top with feta cheese and dried cranberries.

Dressing Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, and honey.

Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and then gently toss to coat the salad ingredients.

This Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler is an easy dessert, perfect for those fresh summer peaches! It has a sweet biscuit topping and deliciously sweet peach filling underneath that is perfect when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I love peach season! The recipes are absolutely divine and are do fresh and delicious. While the peaches are perfectly juicy, you must try this Peaches and Cream, this delicious Peach Burrata Salad and this Peach Cobbler Cheesecake!

Crockpot Peach Cobbler Recipe

I think one of the best things about summer is all the fresh fruit and veggies. But sometimes, you want to make a recipe and on’t have any on hand! That’s why this Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler recipe is perfect. You can use fresh or canned peaches! It is so easy to make, and it keeps the house a lot cooler as it cooks — no oven required!

I love that you can use any fruit you have on hand, and if you don’t have any canned fruit, you can easily swap it out for fresh peaches or frozen peaches. A fresh, hot fruit dessert with vanilla ice cream is perfect any time of the year. Whether it’s a pudding cake, this Apple Pecan Crisp, or this yummy Snickerdoodle Cobbler, I can’t resist only one slice!

Ingredients in Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

The ingredients in this recipe are so flavorful and delicious. The peaches combined with the cinnamon flavors is a match made in heaven! Check out the recipe card at the very bottom of the post to see all of the exact ingredient measurements.

Can of Peaches: You will use the syrup that these peaches come in so don’t drain the peaches!

Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These pair perfectly together complementing the delicious peaches.

Milk: This binds the cobbler batter together.

Sugar: The sugar sweetens up the dessert.

Flour: I used all purpose flour in this recipe.

Baking Powder: The baking powder will make the cobbler nice and fluffy.

Salt: The salt enhances all of the ingredients in the cobbler.

Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.

How to Make Peach Cobbler in a Slow Cooker

This recipe may be one of the easiest recipes out there. Crockpot recipes are the best because you just add it all in and it does the rest on its own!

Prep: Spray a 4-quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix Peaches with Seasonings: In a medium bowl, mix the peaches (not drained) with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and the nutmeg. Pour into the bottom of the crockpot

Make Cobbler Batter: In a large bowl combine the milk, sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour over the peaches.

Add Butter: Slice the butter into 12 thin pieces and place over the top of the batter.

Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 hours until the top is beginning to brown around the edges. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

These delicious strawberry cinnamon rolls are made with pie filling and a quick and easy dough. Once you drizzle them with a delicious lemon glaze, you won’t be able to resist coming back for seconds!

If you love strawberry recipes, then you’ve got to try a few more of my favorites! Start with these delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, this yummy Strawberry Crunch Cake or this classic Fresh Strawberry Pie.

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Can you imagine a cinnamon roll with a strawberry glaze and juicy strawberries inside when you take a bite? Life just doesn’t get much better than that. Oh wait, it does. These are frosted with a lemon cream cheese glaze. It took these already amazing cinnamon rolls to the next level! They’re sweet, a little bit zesty, and sure to make your mouth water.

Cinnamon rolls can be intimidating, especially if you haven’t made them from scratch before. Don’t you worry. This recipe is perfect for those that want it quick and easy. I’m impatient when it comes to dough anyway- I don’t want to wait for hours for them to rise. I want to be able to throw everything in the oven within an hour and enjoy the deliciousness ASAP! Once you use this dough recipe, it will become your favorite! And once you taste the amazing strawberry flavor in these cinnamon rolls, you will want to make them for your family again and again!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you, these strawberry cinnamon rolls use a lot of pantry staples! As long as you have a can of strawberry pie filing and some cream cheese, you’ll likely have everything else needed to whip up these bad boys. All measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

All-Purpose Flour: Gives the strawberry cinnamon rolls structure.

Instant Yeast: Makes the dough rise and puff up. Be sure you’re using instant yeast and not active dry yeast.

White Sugar: Adds sweetness and also helps the dough grow.

Salt: Makes everything taste better and the dough stronger.

Large Egg: To help hold everything together.

Water: Keeps the dough from being too dry.

Milk: Adds moisture and nice flavor. Whole milk is best for soft, tender cinnamon rolls.

Butter: Makes things rich and tasty. You can’t go wrong with butter!

For the Filling:

Strawberry Pie Filling: This is the delightful strawberry jam that you’ll spread inside the dough. If you’re having trouble finding it, check out my tips section below on how to make it from scratch!

Cinnamon: Just a sprinkle of it gives the rolls that lovely spiced touch.

Sugar: A tiny bit of sugar goes a long way in enhancing the filling for the strawberry cinnamon rolls.

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the magic ingredient that makes the glaze creamy and velvety. When it’s softened, it’s easy to mix and gives the glaze a rich and tangy flavor.

Unsalted Butter: Softened butter blends beautifully with the cream cheese to create a smooth, rich texture.

Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the glaze and helps it become thick and delightful.

Half and Half: This is a mix of milk and cream that adds a bit of creaminess to the glaze. It helps thin it out just enough to make it easy to drizzle.

Lemon Juice and Zest: Gives the glaze a bright flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the sweetness.

Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and depth to the glaze, making it even more delicious.

How to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Even though this recipe uses homemade dough, these strawberry cinnamon rolls are super easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to come out of the oven! Be sure to have one while they’re warm, you’ll be obsessed after the first bite.

Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the milk and butter. Stir until the butter has melted and remove from heat. Let stand until lukewarm temperature.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 ¼ cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add to the stand mixer with dough hook attached. (You can also make this by hand, just knead until smooth once all of the ingredients are added.) Add the egg and water and mix until just starting to combine. Slowly add in the milk mixture and 1 cup of flour until the dough starts to form and become smooth. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Shape, Add Filling: On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a large 9×15 rectangle. About 1/4-½ inch thick. Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on top of the dough. In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top of the strawberry filling. Roll up the 15 inch side into a log and pinch the seams. Cut into 9-12 slices depending on how thick you want your cinnamon rolls. Place in a greased 9×13 inch pan and cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 30 minutes or until just golden brown on the tops.

How to Make the Glaze

Beat Cream Cheese: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.

Add Wet Ingredients and Lemon Zest: Add the half and half, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.

Serve: Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls and then enjoy!

Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is tender and flaky salmon covered in the most amazing garlic brown sugar soy glaze. The flavor is out of this world, and it will become a new family favorite! 

We love salmon in our home and love that it is a simple and satisfying meal. Be sure to also try Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon, these yummy Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas, or these Butter Garlic Herb Salmon Foil Packets for more oven-cooked salmon recipes!

Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

This may not be well known, but I used to hate salmon! But I have been converted, and now I can’t get enough. Salmon has turned into one of my all-time favorite foods, and not only is it delicious, but it’s good for you too! Win-win. There are quite a few salmon recipes that you have to try.

This garlic brown sugar salmon recipe soared to the number one spot of my favorite salmon recipes because it turns out perfectly every time. The sweet glazed made from brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper is so delicious and perfectly complements the fish. The salmon flakes off with your fork, making every bite melt in your mouth. Even my kids love this recipe!

Ingredients in Garlic Glazed Salmon

This delicious garlic brown sugar glazed salmon has the perfect mixture of sweet and savory. I mean, how can you go wrong with brown butter and garlic?? To find all of the exact ingredients, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Atlantic Salmon: I used Atlantic salmon in this recipe, but you can use another kind if you prefer.

Olive Oil: This is what the salmon will cook up in, making it nice and flaky.

Brown Sugar: This creates a caramelized glaze and adds a sweetness to the flavor.

Soy Sauce: The soy sauce adds a tangy taste.

Garlic Cloves: The minced garlic adds a flavor and smell that makes this salmon irresistible!

Lemon: I use the juice of one lemon. Fresh is always best!

Salt and Pepper: The seasonings enhance all of the flavors in the recipe.

Lemon Slices and Chopped Parsley: I use these as a garnish to the salmon.

How to Make Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Not only does this salmon taste heavenly, but it’s so easy to make. You can be eating it in less than 30 minutes!

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.

Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.

Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.

This deliciously sweet apple bread with hints of seasonal spices is a the perfect fall dessert. Each bite is packed with chunks of apple and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Make this your new fall favorite indulgence.

Apples are in season right now and so delicious! Try this Cinnamon Apple Bread, Caramel Apple Slab Pie or Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls for more sweet apple goodness.

The Best Apple Bread Recipe

Fall baking is one of my absolute favorite times to be in the kitchen. (Now I’m just waiting for the temperatures to finally cool down!) When apples come into season I always have to prepare a batch of this delicious apple bread. It’s so delicious and the perfect mix of hearty and indulgent. So much so that it doubles as both a breakfast and dessert!

This really is the best apple bread recipe. It’s so simple and has a super soft texture. Spread some creamy cinnamon honey butter over a slice of warmed bread and you’ll be in fall heaven. You may want to make an extra loaf because this apple bread never lasts long.

Ingredients in Apple Bread

The simple ingredients in this apple bread are all pantry staples and ones you likely already have on hand. That’s what makes this recipe so great! I recommend stocking up on all of them because they’re common ingredients in many delicious fall recipes. Note: exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

All-Purpose Flour: Forms the bread’s body and structure.

Granulated and Light Brown Sugar: Sweetness and moisture for a yummy caramelized flavor and softness.

Cinnamon: Adds cozy flavor that goes great with apples.

Nutmeg: Gives a tasty hint of nutty spice.

Baking Soda and Powder: Makes the bread rise and get fluffy.

Salt: Balances flavors and makes everything tastier.

Eggs: Holds things together and makes the apple bread moist.

Oil: So the bread ends up extra moist and tender.

Vanilla Extract: For sweet, warm flavor. I recommend using pure vanilla extract or making your own blend.

Apples: The star ingredient! They bring sweetness, moisture, and a fruity flavor.

For the Glaze:

Apple Cider: Gives the glaze a punch of apple flavor and also adjusts the consistency.

Salted Butter: For richness.

Powdered Sugar: Makes the glaze nice and sweet and also gives it a smooth texture.

Vanilla Extract: For a little extra warmth.

How to Make Apple Bread

This deliciously decadent bread is super simple to prepare and will make your kitchen smell like fall. A win-win! Follow these simple steps to prepare 2 tasty loaves.

Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper, also greasing the paper.

Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.

Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. This will be a very thick batter.

Add in Apples: Fold the apples into the batter and add to the prepared bread pan.

Bake: Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

To Make the Apple Cider Glaze:

Boil the Cider: In a small saucepan, bring the cider to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.

Combine With the Other Ingredients: Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Drizzle the warm glaze over the top of the cooled bread.

Experience pure dessert delight with this Cream Cheese Pie! A buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth cream cheese filling, and just a touch of lemon and vanilla. It’s so easy and simply delicious.

If you are a cream cheese. lover like me, then after baking this cream cheese pie, you will want to try other recipes that are just as delicious! Start with these Cream Cheese Mints, these Cream Cheese Snickerdoodles, and this delicious Cream Cheese Pound Cake!

Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

I love pies and I love cream cheese. So, if you ask me, this combo is a match made in heaven. If you’re on the lookout for a dessert that’s both comfy and fancy, you’ve got to try this Cream Cheese Pie. Even though it sounds all fancy, it’s easy to make, which makes it good for people who are new to baking and those with a lot of experience!

The best thing about this pie is that it’s perfect for every occasion, whether it shows up after dinner or at a holiday party. You can even make it extra colorful and fruity by adding cherry, strawberry, or blueberry pie filling as a quick and easy topping. The filling is so deliciously creamy that you will want to make this dessert again and again!

What Ingredients are in Cream Cheese Pie?

This pie is so easy to make, and the list of ingredients is short and sweet. But don’t think for a second that it’s not packed full of flavor! To find all of the exact ingredient measurements, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Crust

Graham Cracker Crumbs: These are the base of the entire crust.

Powdered Sugar: This adds in a tiny bit of sweetness to the crust without it being overpowering.

Salt: The salt enhances all of the flavors in the graham cracker crust.

Ground Cinnamon: A pinch of cinnamon takes this crust to the next level with its flavor!

Unsalted Butter: The butter binds all ingredients together so you can form a crust in the pan.

Filling

Cream Cheese: If you let your cream cheese sit out at room temperature first, then it will soften and mix into the filling so much better!

Sweetened Condensed Milk: This brings the best flavor to the filling.

FRESH Lemon Juice: This reacts with the sweetened condensed milk, so it has to be fresh lemon juice.

Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla brings in a sweet flavor.

Pie Filling: This is optional and can be used as a topping for the pie.

How to Make Cream Cheese Pie

This pie comes together quickly and easily and will be the perfect dessert for any occasion! It’s so creamy and delicious, you won’t be able to stop at one bite!

Crust

Prep: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix until it resembles damp sand.

Press and Bake: Press the crust into a 9-inch pie dish using your fingers. Bake for 12 minutes and let cool completely.

Filling

Combine and Beat: In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

Add to Crust: Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth over the top.

Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, top with pie filling, such as cherry, strawberry, or blueberry.