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July 4th Cheesecake Recipe, With Red, White & Blue Fruit

Just in time for July 4th menu planning, we received this recipe Chef Tom Fraker of Melissa’s Produce.

While the broad concept of “cheesecake” is not an American invention, the modern cream cheese cheesecake is. Cream cheese was invented in New York State in 1872.

So: this cheesecake is an all-American dessert.

(Here’s a more elaborate history of cheesecake).

We can’t think of anything we like better than cheesecake. And it even tastes great frozen! Don’t believe us? Make a Cheesecake Hot Fudge Sundae with a base of frozen cheesecake. Ice cream is optional.Beyo

Beyond July 4th, there are more than 30 cheesecake recipes below, including other holidays and savory cheesecakes.

> July 30th is National Cheesecake Day.
 
 
RECIPE: JULY 4TH CHEESECAKE

Prep time is 12-14 minutes, bake time is 65-75 minutes.
 
Ingredients

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 vanilla beans
  • 4 eggs
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    For The Garnish

  • 6 ounces fresh blueberries (1/2 pint)
  • 9-10 strawberries, stems removed, halved
  • 1½ ripe bananas, sliced
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    [1] We’re celebrating July 4th with this red, white and blue cheesecake (photo © Melissa’s Produce).


    [2] Get festive with sparklers (photo © Driscoll’s).

     
    Preparation

    1. PREHEAT the oven to 325°F. Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter. Press the mixture into a tart or pie pan.

    2. ADD the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract to the bowl of a standing mixer.

    3. SPLIT the vanilla beans in half lengthwise, and scrape the pulp into the bowl. Blend until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, allowing them to completely incorporate before adding the next egg.

    4. POUR the mixture into the tart tin and smooth the top. Bake in the oven for 60-75 minutes, or until completely set.

    5. REMOVE the cheesecake from the oven, let cool, and then chill for at least 4 hours.

    6. GARNISH: Run a row of the blueberries around the outside edge and then fill the center with alternating rows of the strawberries and bananas.

     
    MORE CHEESECAKE RECIPES

  • Birthday Cheesecake
  • Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake
  • Brownie Caramel Cheesecake
  • Burnt Caramel Cheesecake Brûlée
  • Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
  • Chocolate Cheesecake With Oreo Crust
  • Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
  • Cranberry Cheesecake With Cranberry Topping & Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
  • Cranberry Cheesecake With Whiskey Buttercream Sauce
  • Creamsicle Cheesecake
  • Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
  • Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Topping
  • Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cheesecake
  • Individual Cheesecakes With Fresh Orange Or Grapefruit
  • Joan Hochman’s Sour Cream Topping Cheesecake
  • Karen Harper’s Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cheesecake
  • Lactose Free Cheesecake Recipes
  • Mango Cheesecake
  • Michael Chiarello’s mMascarpone cheesecake
  • Milk Chocolate Cheesecake
  • No Bake Cheesecake
  • Peaches & Cream Cheesecake
  • Piña Colada Cheesecakes
  • Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake With An Almond Crust
  • Red Velvet Cheesecake
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    HOLIDAY & SPECIAL-OCCASION CHEESECAKES

  • Individual Eggnog Cheesecakes
  • Irish Coffee Cheesecake
  • Irish Cream Liqueur Cheesecake
  • Mini Eggnog Cheesecake Bites
  • Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust
  • Red, White & Blue Cheesecake
  • Robin’s Egg Cheesecake For Easter
  • Spiced Eggnog Cheesecake
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    SAVORY CHEESECAKES

    These are wonderful as an appetizer/first course.

  • Blue Cheese Cheesecake Recipe
  • Cool & Creamy Tuna Cheesecake Recipe
  • Garlic-Herb Cheesecake With Boursin
  • Grand Cru Gruyère & Lobster Cheesecake Recipe
  • Nacho Cheesecake Recipe
  • No Bake Savory Basil Cheesecake Recipe
  • Provolone & Corn Cheesecake Recipe
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    FROZEN CHEESECAKE

  • No Bake Frozen Pineapple Cheesecake
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Pops
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    Iced Tea Recipes For National Iced Tea Month


    [1] It’s blue? Yes indeed: This herbal iced tea is made from a blue flower. It can be enjoyed straight or in a latte, as shown. Here’s the recipe (photo © Oh How Civilized).


    [2] If you have blooming tea balls, you can make ice tea with them. Brew them as usual, and chill (photo © Joy Buy).


    [3] Do you sweeten your iced tea? If you’re a maple syrup lover, consider substituting it for sugar, honey, etc. (photo © Runamok Maple Syrup).

    Hibiscus Iced Tea
    [4] One of our favorite herbal iced teas is made with hibiscus flowers. Another is made with fresh sage leaves: Just pour boiling water over the leaves and let steep (photo © Republic Of Tea).


    [5] Fruit-flavored teas are very popular and available in tea bags, like this strawberry iced tea from Shangri-La. They’re great iced, but you can also muddle fresh fruit and add it to regular iced tea (photo © Shangri-La Teas).

    Peach Jalapeno Iced Tea
    [6] After we had this peach-jalapeño iced tea created by Canard Catering, we created a version at home. As your tea steeps, add peach and jalapeño slices. Frozen peaches are fine (photo © Canard).

     

    It’s the first full day of summer, and June is National Iced Tea Month (June 10th is National Iced Tea Day). Those two facts easily led us to today’s topic: iced tea.

    It took a while for humankind to get to enjoy a chilled glass of tea.

    In modern times, we have ice on demand from our refrigerator-freezers.

    But in the millennia before the invention of the mechanical ice box, only the wealthy had a cool drink.

    > The iced tea recipes are below.
     
     
    HOW PEOPLE IN THE PAST HAD ICE IN THE SUMMER

  • In ancient times through the 19th century, people of means could afford to have ice cut from lakes and rivers in the winter or brought down from the mountaintops in warmer countries. The ice was stored in special ice houses for summer use.
  • The oldest known ice house, built by a king in Persia, dates to about 1700 B.C.E. Most other people dug ice pits, lined with straw and sawdust as insulation.
  • In northern climates, others could keep food cold with ice and snow, similarly saved during the winter months or brought down from mountaintops. Packed tightly, it might keep until the hot weather.
  • Technology advanced. For those who could afford it, insulated metal “ice boxes” were available in the 1880s, with blocks of ice delivered by the “ice man.”
  • The home electric refrigerator didn’t arrive until 1930—also for those with money.
  • Thanks to engineers and affordable refrigeration, we now have all the refrigerator and freezer power and can enjoy iced tea any day of the year.
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    Here’s the history of iced tea.
     
     
    ICED TEA TIPS

    We’ve had delicious bottled teas from companies that brew great tea—like Harney & Sons, Honest Tea, Inko’s, Republic Of Tea, and Tea’s Tea.

    But personally, we’re conscientious about doing our part to spare the environment.

    So we reserve these bottled iced tea treats for on-the-road options—i.e. when we’re out of the house and out of liquid refreshment.

    But just about anything we can buy in a bottle can be brewed at home, saving not just the environment but lots of moolah.

    Make iced tea in the microwave. We’ve devised a way to quickly brew iced tea in the microwave.

  • Add 4 bags/teaspoons of tea to a quart of water, microwave for 5 minutes, and remove the bags.
  • Let the tea cool on the counter. Pour it into recycled plastic bottles before putting it in the fridge.
  • You’re ready to grab and go, or grab and stay).
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    Another tip: Freeze the bottle. If you’ll be outside in the heat, freeze a bottle of iced tea.

  • It will unfreeze bit by bit over the hours, giving you cool sips along your way.
  • You can do this with water, too, of course.
  • If you’re very hot, a frozen bottle will also give you some relief: Hold it or touch it to your face, like an ice pack.
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    ICED TEA RECIPES FOR ANY TEA TYPE

    And now: Here are some of our favorite iced tea recipes and tips for brewing and serving.

    The photos were selected to illustrate additional ways you can prepare iced tea.

    Note that most iced tea recipes can be made with any tea: black, green, herbal, or white.

  • Arnold Palmer
  • Blooming Iced Tea
  • Cold Infused Tea
  • Homemade Peach Iced Tea
  • Iced Tea Cocktail
  • Iced Tea Cubes Don’t Dilute Your Iced Tea
  • Iced Tea Float With Sorbet
  • Iced Tea Party
  • Iced Tea With Fruit
  • Karkade, Egyptian Hibiscus Iced Tea
  • Lavender Iced Tea
  • Lemon- & Lime-Infused Iced Tea
  • Red, White & Blue Iced Tea
  • Sparkling Iced Tea
  • Spiced Iced Tea
  • Strawberry-Thyme Ice Cubes
  • Watermelon Iced Tea
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    BLACK ICED TEA RECIPES

  • Reduced Calorie Thai Iced Tea
  • Thai Iced Tea With Sweetened Condensed Milk
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    GREEN ICED TEA RECIPES

  • Green Iced Tea & Types Of Green Tea
  • Spicy Cucumber Green Iced Tea
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    HERBAL ICED TEA RECIPES

  • Blue Or Purple Iced Tea
  • Iced Hibiscus Tea
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    TEA TRIVIA

  • Iced Tea History & Trivia
  • Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea, but it’s the color of iced tea. Here’s the recipe.
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    THE TEA EXPERIENCE

  • The Afternoon Tea Party
  • An Electric Kettle For Easy Iced Tea
  • The Different Types Of Tea
  • Essential Tea Facts
  • Grow Your Own Herbal Tea
  • How To Avoid Cloudy Iced Tea
  • The History Of Iced Tea
  • The History Of Iced Tea
  • How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Tea
  • How To Dissolve Sugar In Cold Drinks
  • Making, Serving & Drinking Tea
  • The History Of Tea
  • Simple Syrup Recipe For Iced Tea
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    Turkey Nachos Recipe For National Turkey Day

    June is National Turkey Month; the third Sunday is National Turkey Day—this year, June 20th.

    This year it coincides with Father’s Day; and tonight, with the official beginning of summer (the exact time of the summer solstice this year is 11:32 p.m. Eastern Time).

    We’ve been saving this Turkey Nachos recipe from Chef Ingrid Hoffmann for today: nachos made with ground turkey. (By the way, National Nachos Day is November 6th—another reason to make it.)

    We’re showing Chef Ingrid’s complete from-scratch recipe, which increases the “better” factor with ground lean turkey, whole wheat nachos and low fat versions of the cheese and sour cream. (Truth to tell, we used the conventional versions.)

  • Chef Ingrid made her own tortilla chips from scratch, using whole-grain tortillas. We wimped out and bought them.
  • You can also save some time with a container of fresh pico de gallo from the market, instead of making your own.
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    But if you’re making pico de gallo from scratch, make a double or triple batch. It will keep for more than a week and it’s delicious on everything.

    Speaking of pico de gallo, here are:
     
     
    USES FOR PICO DE GALLO BEYOND TEX/MEX

  • As a topper for breakfast eggs (you can mix it into a scramble).
  • Mix into rice or grains.
  • Top a baked potato or grilled vegetables; mash it into mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish a turkey burger or a beef burger with avocado, lettuce, tomato onion, and/or cheese.
  • Serve as a condiment with grilled chicken, fish or steak.
  • Mix it into a vinaigrette or a dip.
  • For a low-calorie nibble, we even eat it from a spoon.
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    RECIPE: TURKEY NACHOS

    Ingredients For 4 Servings

    For The Pico De Gallo

  • 4 small ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
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    For The Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground lean turkey breast
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water
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    For The Tortilla Chips

  • 4 8- to 10-inch whole-wheat or whole-grain tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 8-ounce bag shredded Mexican cheese blend (low-fat if you can find it)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup ripe black olives, sliced
  • 1 Hass avocado, peeled, halved, pitted, and diced
  • Optional: low-fat sour cream or nonfat plain Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped (½ cup)
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    Preparation

    1. MAKE the pico de gallo. Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    2. MAKE the filling. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and the chili power, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring often, breaking up the turkey with the side of a spoon, until the turkey begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

     


    [1] Replacing beef and pork with ground turkey (photo © Chef Ingrid Hoffmann);


    [2] Pico de gallo, meaning “rooster’s beak.” The fresh (uncooked) salsa got its name because it once was eaten between the thumb and finger, in a way that resembled a pecking rooster (photo © Taste Of Home).


    [3] Cilantro and fresh lime juice, great seasonings for many things, are used here in the pico de gallo (photo © Lindsay Moe | Unsplash).


    [4] Ground turkey, popularly used for meatballs and burgers (photo © D’Artagnan).


    [5] The tortilla chips are made from whole wheat tortillas (photo © Web Restaurant Store).

     
    3. PREHEAT the oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil.

    4. SPREAD the tortilla wedges on the baking sheets and spray with the nonstick spray. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.

    5. SPRAY a large, shallow baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half of the tortilla wedges in the baking dish, and top with half of the cheese, half of the turkey mixture, half of the beans, and half of the olives. Top with remaining tortilla wedges, and repeat with the remaining cheese, turkey mixture, beans and olives. Bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.

    6. REMOVE from oven and sprinkle with half of the pico de gallo and the avocado. Spoon a large dollop of the sour cream on top of the nachos. Sprinkle with the scallions. Serve immediately, with the remaining pico de gallo on the side.
     
     
    > THE HISTORY OF NACHOS

    > THE HISTORY OF SALSA

    > THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALSA

      

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    Rare Yellow Tea For The Tea Lover


    [1] Pouring Huo Shan Huang Ya, a rare yellow tea (photos #1, #2, #3, #4 © In Pursuit Of Tea).


    [2] While the leaves of Huo Shan Huang Ya are green in color, they have a yellow hue. And, they brew a yellow liquor**.


    [3] This chocolate brown, straight-sided chawan (tea bowl) features a wide white stripe. The slightly asymmetrical lip is a nod to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, or beauty in imperfection. It’s available at In Pursuit Of Tea.


    [4] This limited edition chawan has a luminous black and rusty-red glaze and a deep, flat base that makes whisking matcha a breeze. It’s available at In Pursuit Of Tea.

    Gilded Chawan[/caption]
    [5] This chawan has a beautiful gilded interior. It’s available from Tea Dealers (photo © Tea Dealers).


    [7] Some chawans are works of art, like this stone piece with a free-form rim and cutaway foot. It’s an exclusive from Tea Dealers (photo © Tea Dealers).

     

    Yellow tea is a rare and wonderful thing, say the experts at In Pursuit Of Tea, an artisan tea seller. It’s been a tradition in China’s Anhui Province for more than 1,000 years.

    And it’s so rare that we—big tea lover—had never even heard of it.

    Today, we share our new-found knowledge with you.
     
     
    WHAT IS YELLOW TEA?

    Yellow tea gets its name from the yellow hue of its [green] leaves, after the fermentation and oxidation processes. And, it’s the color of the liquor** brewed from them.

    Similar to green tea, the buds of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, are handpicked in early spring. Only the tips of the finest tea leaves are used for yellow tea.

    Different tea masters vary the process, but here is the technique used to create Huo Shan Huang Ya, the tea in the photos that you can actually buy right now:

    The plucked leaves are dry heated (panned) to almost halt the oxidation*—but not completely.

    They are then carefully wrapped in cloth or thick paper, and finished over smoldering charcoal for a few days, curing in the sauna-like heat.

    This unique, multi-day process transforms the tea into something special: a tea reminiscent of a Chinese green tea, but with more complexity and smoothness than their green tea cousins.

    A rounded finish lingers, with a sweet hint of charcoal.

    Because of the multiple-day wrapping and steaming process, making yellow tea is much more time-consuming and delicate. It takes expertise to achieve just the right level of fermentation and oxidation.

    But there are very few tea masters in China who have this mastery, another factor that makes yellow tea the rarest and most expensive. A lot of expertise has been lost over time. Here’s more about it.

    In most cases, yellow tea is consumed by locals or used as a tribute tea‡‡‡.

    Thee rare yellow tea, with its craftsmanship and fine flavor, quickly became a favorite tribute tea. [source].

    All of this makes yellow tea the rarest and most expensive variety.
     

    THE HISTORY OF YELLOW TEA

    Yellow tea is the “youngest” of the teas types. It first appeared in the 14th or 15th century, during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

    While all tea is made from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, the terroir‡‡ that grows the best plants to make yellow tea are the mountains of the Hunan, Sichuan and Zhejiang provinces of China.

    What makes yellow tea so rare and pricey?

    First, a limited growing area. Second, the unique harvesting and drying processes, described above, which contribute to the tea’s yellow color.

    Due to the wrapping of the leaves and a multiple-day steaming process, making yellow tea is more time-consuming and delicate.

    In most cases, yellow tea is made for the appreciation of locals or used as a tribute tea, given to dignitaries. They have never had a broad market presence.

    In fact, for centuries, it was actually illegal to sell yellow tea abroad; so it never gained much awareness [source].
     
     
    AVAILABLE FOR A BRIEF TIME

    Because this tea is so rare, grab it while you can. The lot available at In Pursuit Of Tea is Huo Shan Huang Ya. “Huo Mountain Yellow Sprout.”

    It’s a remarkable lot, says In Pursuit. “Harvested in late April, it boasts aromas of grilled artichoke and roast peanuts with a verdant undertone of fresh green beans.

    “As for the taste, think of ripe honeydew sprinkled with white pepper, all packed into beautifully fluffy buds, festooned with a fine coat of fuzzy trichomes—a true sign of leaf quality.”

    “We’re calling it the tea of the summer: bright and unusual to match the reopening of 2021, and alluring enough to encourage new experiences.

    “Steep a generous pinch loose in a chawan or wide bowl, and sip on a porch while watching the birds.

    “Try an ambient brew with room temperature water for an hour to appreciate a different side of this multifaceted tea.

    “Or drink it iced all summer long, to quench your thirst for something refreshing and beautiful.”

    We say: Make hay while the sun shines, and get some Huo Shan Hyuang Ya that’s the color of sunshine.

    Head to In Pursuit of Tea.

    You can afford the two-ounce package, $46.25. It’s a lot, but it’s a very special experience.

    You can usually get about 10–15 cups of tea (a 6 fluid ounces tea cup—not a 12-ounce mug) from an ounce of loose leaf tea, depending on how strong you like your tea. Thus, two ounces of loose leaf should provide up to 30 cups of tea [source].

    When you take a sip, remember that you’re drinking a tea enjoyed only by the emperor of China, for most of its existence.
     
     
    > AN OVERVIEW OF TEA

    > THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEA

    > THE HISTORY OF TEA

    > BREWING THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA

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    *Black tea is fully oxidized, green tea is partially oxidized, white tea is not oxidized.

    †Unlike traditional hot brews (a few minutes at temperatures above 149°F) or cold brews (many hours at temperatures between 33°C and 41°F),ambient brewing uses still or sparkling water for less than an hour, at cool ambient temperatures between 50°F and 59°C, and served within those temperatures [source].

    ‡A chawan is a matcha bowls, designed for whisking matcha powder in the traditional style of Japanese tea preparation. They are used for for everyday consumption; although like fine dinnerware, some are special-occasion bowls. The wide shape enables proper foaming. Chawans are considered “practical works of art,” used and collected by tea aficionados around the world. If you own one, you can enjoy any kind of tea from it.

    **Liquor is the industry term for brewed tea. Check out more tea terms in our Tea Glossary.

    ‡‡Terroir, pronounced tur-WAH, is a French agricultural term referring to the unique set of environmental factors in a specific habitat that affect a crop’s qualities. It includes climate, elevation, proximity to a body of water, slant of the land, soil type and amount of sun. These environmental characteristics give a fruit, vegetable, cheese, olive oil, tea, coffee, etc., its unique character.

    ‡‡‡A tribute tea, or gong cha, was the finest of the crop that was given to the emperor “in tribute.” The custom lasted until the 1700s. The emperor enjoyed the tea for his own consumption or to host dinners or other special events for visiting dignitaries.

     
      

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    Corn Flakes Pancake Sundae Recipe

    This breakfast pancake treat comes from the creative mind of our colleage Hannah Kaminsky of Bittersweet Blog. She’s an author of several vegan cookbooks, and as you’ll see from this recipe, you don’t have to be vegan to love them.

    This recipe comes from her latest cookbook, Super Vegan Scoops! Plant-Based Ice Cream for Everyone (photo #3).

    If you’re not such an early riser, says Hannah, the pancakes can be cooked in advance and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

    The Blueberry-Banana Smoothie “Ice Cream” can also be made in advance.

    Hannah calls this recipe “Breakfast In Bed Sundae,” but we’ve tweaked the title because we think Corn Flakes trumps eating pancakes in bed.
     
     
    RECIPE: CORN FLAKES PANCAKE SUNDAE
     
    Ingredients

    For The Short Stack Corn Flake Pancakes

  • 1-1/2 cups (about 1-1/2ounces) Corn Flakes cereal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup plain milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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    For The Blueberry Banana Smoothie Ice Cream

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries (you can freeze fresh blueberries in season)
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    For The Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup Corn Flakes cereal
  • Fresh blueberries and sliced bananas
  • Optional: maple syrup
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    Preparation

    1. MAKE the pancakes. Crush the cereal either by pulsing it in the food processor or pounding it with a rolling pin. The crushed pieces should measure about 1/2 cup in volume.

    2. TRANSFER to a large bowl and add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well to combine.

    3. WHISK together in a separate bowl the milk, oil/butter and vinegar before adding the liquid mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients.

    4. STIR lightly, just to bring the batter together. Don’t try to get it completely smooth, as it will be lumpy from the cereal. You’ll only risk over-mixing (which creates tough pancakes).

    5. MAKE the ice cream. Place the blueberries and bananas in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or place the ice cream in an airtight container and freeze for 1 to 3 hours for a scoopable texture.

    6. ASSEMBLE: Stack as many pancakes as you’d like on a plate and top with half of the Corn Flakes, the fresh fruit, and the smoothie ice cream. Serve immediately.
     
     
    > THE HISTORY OF CORN FLAKES

    > THE HISTORY OF PANCAKES

    > THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PANCAKES

     


    [1] A fetching breakfast of Corn Flakes pancakes with blueberry-banana smoothie “ice cream” and fresh fruit. The recipe is from the new book, Super Vegan Scoops, photo # (photos #1 and #3 © Hannah Kaminsky | Skyhorse Publishing).


    [2] Two of our other favorite uses for Corn Flakes (aside from breakfast cereal) are as a topping on ice cream and a coating for fried chicken (photo © Kellog’s Company).


    [3] Get a copy for yourself, and anyone who’d appreciate these delicious, creative vegan recipes.


    [4] The riper the bananas, the more banana flavor in the smoothie ice cream (photo © Baking Library).

     

      

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