Jack Nightmare Before Christmas Cheesecakes

Jack Nightmare Before Christmas Cheesecakes

By Erin

Ok so HOW cute are these Jack Skellington cheesecakes? Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, is turned into a delicious Nightmare Before Christmas Cheesecake! Perfect to serve during spooky season, any Nightmare Before Christmas fan will get a kick out of these!

Makes 12 mini cheesecakes

Jack Fondant Piece

1 4 oz white fondant
1 black edible marker
1-2 inch circle fondant cutter Cornstarch

Directions
Follow directions on the back of the package to roll out the fondant. Cut out 12 circles and place onto a cookie sheet overnight. The next day, use the edible marker to draw on Jack Skellingtons face and set aside.

Crust Ingredients

1 package of oreo cookies, creme filling removed and finely crushed, 3 tablespoons of sugar
1⁄2 cup of butter, melted

Sally Cheesecake

2 – 8oz cream cheese, softened 2⁄3 cup sugar
1⁄4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs
Teal, Pink, Neon Yellow and Black gel food coloring , Halloween sprinkles

Topping
Fresh whipped cream

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line the cupcake/muffin pan with the cupcake liners.

Using a medium bowl, whisk the oreo cookies, sugar and melted butter until a wet sandlike mixture forms.

Scoop 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of chocolate cookie crust into the cupcake liners and press into an even bottom using a flat bottom glass or measuring cup.

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.

Preheat the oven to 350.

Using a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined and smooth. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla until combined and smooth.

One egg at a time, beat until combined.

Divide the batter into four bowls,

Starting with the yellow, add in 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake batter into the crust.

Add in 1 tablespoon of the pink batter on top of the yellow batter.

Add in 1 tablespoon of the teal batter on top of the pink.

Add in 1 teaspoon of the black batter on top.

Use a toothpick and swirl the batter together.

Place into the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until the center is set!

Remove and allow to cool on the counter until room temp before moving to the fridge overnight.

Top with fresh whipped cream and halloween sprinkles and place a Jack fondant piece in the center of the whipped cream.

“My skull’s so full, it’s tearing me apart.” — Jack Skellington

Enjoy!

The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2 & Giveaway!

The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2!

By Erin

The Smurfs DVD art

 La la la la la la, sing a happy song, la la la la la la, Smurf the whole day long! The Smurfs was one of my favorite cartoons to watch as a kid, so I am so excited to see they’re back! Join these beloved blue characters as they go on ALL-NEW adventures that will push the charm, absurdity, and humor of the original series! The Smurf village gets more exciting in the all-new DVD The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2, featuring new girl Smurfs; Willow, Blossom, Storm, and Lily! Join in as they keep their village safe from the wizard Gargamel, accidentally turn themselves into babies, and more! I am excited to introduce this series to my niece. I just know she will love it as much as I did when I was a kid!

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 is on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment now for the suggested retail price of $10.99. 

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 episodes:

  • The Pluffs!
  • The Majestic 5/Kitchen Klutz
  • Chef Soup/Adventures in Smurfsitting
  • The Round Up/Waffle Wednesday
  • Funny Mommy/Smurfy Day Care
  • Smurfy Secrets
  • Crashing Gargamel’s Party/The Curse of the Smurfs’ Treasure
  • Storm Loses her Mojo/Pop Out
  • Knight Smurfalot/Forget Me What?

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 synopsis:

The Smurfs have a new home on Nickelodeon! Join these beloved blue characters as they go on ALL-NEW adventures that push the charm, absurdity, and humor of the original series to even greater heights. Smurf we go! This volume contains the second 9 episodes of season one in a 1-disc set.

GIVEAWAY

Enter for your chance to win a copy on DVD of the beloved Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2! Enter through the rafflecopter below for your chance to win your own copy. Must be a US resident +18 years or older. Ends 11/4/22 at 12AM PST. Go to the sweepstakes tab on the blog for all the giveaway rules. Good-luck! You will want to add these Smurf-tastic adventures to your home dvd collection!

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Next time you’re feeling blue just let a smile begin, happy things will come to you so smurf yourself a grin! La la la la la la now you know the tune you’ll be smurfing soon too! 😉

Sleepy Hollow Cocktail

Sleepy Hollow Cocktail

By Erin

Sleepy Hollow Cocktail fun Halloween drink

It’s spooky season which means it’s time to try out all of the spooky-themed cocktail recipes. This Sleepy Hollow cocktail is the perfect drink to share! Do you feel frighteningly fancy yet?

Sleepy Hollow Cocktail Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 2 min Total Time: 2 min

Ingredients:
2 oz Tequila
1 oz Cointreau
4 oz Cranberry Juice

2 oz orange juice
1 dash of cinnamon
1 teaspoon Gold cake shimmer

Instructions:
Add the tequila, cointreau, cranberry juice, OJ, and cake shimmer, cinnamon and 3-4 pieces of ice. Shake to combine for 30 seconds.
Pour into an ice filled glass.
Garnish as desired.

Enjoy!

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