Guest Post for Notes from the Nelsens: Tie-Dye Cupcakes

Not long ago I had a wonderful Guest Post from Miss Heather @ Notes from the Nelsens.  Her Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie was fabulous! She was so kind to offer me a chance to post on her blog now too! Since it's summer time and the kids are home I try to find fun things that they can do with me.  This is what I came up with.  I had seen similar ideas floating around on Pinterest and I knew we had to try it out! This was a huge success.  They dissapeared at an alarming rate and hit the spot for a quick and easy summer treat! Enjoy :)

Tie-Dye Cupcakes

Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

It is that time again when I get to get creative with the fabulous bloggers that participate with the Behind the Curtain Dessert Challenge! For July ingredients were Blueberries and Lemon.  There are so many wonderful and fabulous things you could make with this combination but since July is National Ice Cream Month, I thought I would try my hand at a frozen treat!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese
1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used 2%)
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (I used fresh berries that I had purchased on sale washed and had in the freezer)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp almond extract
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

Cut the cream cheese into small chunks. 

In a blender or food processor add the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and blueberries.  

Blend/process until the mixture is smooth.  

Scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the vanilla and almond extract.  Zest the lemon directly into the blender, then add the lemon juice. 

Blend again to mix well.  Place the mixture in the fridge while you prepare your ice cream maker.

It is best to freeze the bowl of your ice cream maker over night and pull it out right before you are going to use it.  Read the instructions for your particular maker and follow the instructions.  I have a Cuisinart.  

 Place the frozen bowl in the base and pace the paddle inside the bowl, turn on the machine and transfer the blueberry mixture into the bowl.  

Place on the cover and let churn for 20-25 minutes until thickened.  

Eat immediately if you want it a soft serve consistency.  

Or transfer to an airtight container for 1-2 hours until firm.  

Scoop and enjoy!

Thank you to Miss Sheryl @ Behind the Curtain for hosting this fabulous party every month!

*I was not compensated for writing this post.  The Ninja and The Cuisinart are products that were gifts from my family and that I have purchased myself.

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How is your July going? I can't believe we are so far into the month already! This week is a special week since the 12th is my Birthday!!! Wohoo!  I get to go to scout camp with my boys so if I don't comment right away it's because I am roughing it for the next 4 days! So much fun to be a scout Mamma :)  Show me the amazing things that you've been making this summer! I hope you have a fabulous week and I'll see ya'll again soon!

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Quick and Easy Frosting

Quick and Easy Frosting

Quick and Easy Frosting

1/4 cup butter or margarine (1/2 stick), softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup warm water (or milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/16 tsp (pinch) salt

In a mixing bowl add butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar.  Beat with an electric mixer until blended.  Add in another cup of powdered sugar, the vanilla extract, and 1-2 Tbsp of warm water.  Beat with the mixer until well blended.  Add another cup of powdered sugar with 1 Tbsp of water and beat.  Then repeat with the remaining ingredients.  Beat an additional minute until the frosting is fluffy and all of the sugar is incorporated.

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