I don’t want to keep talking about how busy my schedule is lately. For the past week, my focus has been on relaxation, getting back on track and prioritizing my schedule. I have not included down time recently, and that realization was made, loud and clear.
I have been unwinding and rejuvenating lately, and indulging a bit too – this weekend saw me spending quality time with my couch, Basil and Jason, tasty take out, and a movie marathon. I have taken a few relaxing baths with a stack of magazines, I have gone on long walks with Basil in the sunshine, I have indulged in a bit of retail therapy.
Another way I unwind and indulge? Cooking. Specifically baking, and even more specifically, baking desserts.
What could be more indulgent than a truffle? A triple chocolate truffle made with chocolate cream cheese spread.
While this new chocolate spread is delectable enough to eat right off a spoon, it really deserves to be made into a tasty treat. It will still be the main attraction, of course.
Philadelphia Indulgence comes in a dark, milk and white chocolate flavors, and has already inspired many ideas in my kitchen. From a quick dip for pretzels we enjoyed with a movie (an indulgence in itself lately!) to a quick treat I made when I had a girlfriend over for a visit – raspberry banana bites:
Slice a banana in about 3/4 inch pieces, fill a piping bag with Philadelphia Indulgence and top each banana slice with a large dollop, followed by a fresh raspberry.
Easy, pretty and tasty!
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Um those bananas with the berries look amazing.
thanks, Heather – they were GOOD. so easy, I made them 3 days in a row. the other two were just for me.
O…M….G. That is a foodgasm WAITING to happen. SO YUM! I saw that at the store the other day and totally want to get some and experiment. Perhaps a dollop in oatmeal? haha.
yep – it would be a great oatmeal addition. honestly, it is a great addition to A SPOON.
Loving the simplicity of the banana treat! I haven’t seen Indulgence in the store yet, but will definitely keep my eye out. Wonder how it would work in a cheesecake??!!
um, I think this would make an AMAZING cheesecake! yes, be on the lookout for this Kim, it is really good!
Oh wow, you have outdone yourself!! I have seen this product in the store but never bought it…now I NEED it.
GREAT photography. Small balls and highly reflective surfaces AND chocolate can be tricky. Some of my brownie shots turn out great, some are a blurry or dark mess. Yours are clearly gorgeous!
yep, you need to try this, Averie. and thank you – I am happy with how these photos turned out – soon I will have LOTS of natural light…
Come to MOMMA!!!!!!!! I love anything sweet and creamy!! How gorgeous are these little treats….does this spread taste like heaven???
xxoo
Kris, it is absolute Heaven.
you would definitely love these – I wish you were sitting in my kitchen right now, I would make you some!! XO
oh thats so smart! i like the way you used this. CLEVER GAL you, now go indulge some more for me.
I just saw an ad for that stuff and was wondering how it tastes.
It LOOKS amazing!
i love chocolate, i love cream cheese, i love this recipe.. looks so divine and yummy goodness..
I think I just teared up a bit when I saw these. Yep, I’m in full-fledged, Spabettie-envy sobs now. Any day now, I’ll be on your back porch… you’ll see!
I bet we don’t have this in Canada.. wonder if Nutella and Philadelphia cream cheese mixed would work? This looks WONDERFUL!
OMG, where’s the recipe for the triple chocolate truffle? They look heavenly! The banana/indulgence/raspberry treats do to, but the truffle thang has it really going on!
thank you yes, that’s what I’m wondering, I even read this post three times to see if I missed something!! LOL
I could indulge in those alllll day long!
Oh be still my lactose-intolerant stomach!!! [I want. I WANT.]
Beautiful desserts
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Both of these treats look scrumptious, but those bananas are a must try…adorable!
thank you – I hope you do make them – they’re fun!
love the banana bites!
Hi,
Love this idea. Your new liker
Cheers
Hankerie
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I was wondering what the chocolate was before I came to the site… I haven’t tried that yet, did see it the other day. But when I seen the pic I was thionking…. I wonder what nutella would taste like on here? Thanx for sharing
Nutella is a similar consistency to this stuff, so I’m sure it would work. and it would be fabulous.
i was wondering if you can use it as an outer shell on a cake pop?
frosting i mean i am new at this sorry
hi Pauline! no problem, I got what you meant! I don’t know if it would work as a frosting for a cake pop, for those you tend to want something that will form a ‘shell’ like you said, something that will set and harden, right? this is the consistency of a frosting you would use for a cake or a cupcake, for sure – it’s like a soft cream cheese. SO delicious – just probably would stay soft and frosting like.
Do you dip the bananas in anything to keep them from browning?
hi Nancy, I did not with these, but I know lemon juice helps with this. the lemony flavor might work well here too!
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