Glorious Layered Dessert Giveway!

We are so excited that our friend Glory, from the popular baking blog Glorious Treats, has just released a new book! 

Her new recipe book, Glorious Layered Desserts, puts a modern twist on classic trifles. From combinations like Brownie Strawberry Shortcake to Pumpkin Caramel Banana Trifle, Glory teaches you to create simple & beautiful desserts that are sure to make any crowd cheer with delight. This book is a definite must for any home baker or dessert aficionado!

And just to convince you that you NEED this book as part of your collection, Glory is letting us share a recipe from the book!

Fried Iced Cream Cheesecake

Makes 5-6 servings

Inspired by Fried Ice Cream, often served at Mexican restaurants, creamy cheesecake is layered with cinnamon sugar cereal for an unexpected twist.

Dessert Components:

Creamy Whipped Cheesecake (recipe below)

2 cups Cinnamon Cereal (such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch)

Whipped Cream (use the recipe below, or use canned whipped cream)

Maraschino Cherries

Creamy Whipped Cheesecake

1 block (8oz.) cream cheese

¾ cup powdered sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2/3 cup heavy cream

Using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth.  Add powdered sugar, cinnamon and the vanilla, and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.  Add (cold) heavy cream, and whip until smooth, and increased in volume by almost double.  

Whipped Cream

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 Tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Chill the bowl and beater (whisk attachment) of your electric mixer by placing them in the freezer about 5 minutes.  This will help your cream whip up faster, and fuller.  

When the bowl has chilled, pour cream into bowl and begin whipping (on medium-high speed).  

When the cream is beginning to thicken, slowly add the powdered sugar, while continuing to beat.  

Then, add vanilla (while mixing).  

Assembly:

1. Crush cinnamon cereal (in a large ziplock type bag), then place crushed cereal in a bowl.  

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, and pour over cereal.  Stir well.  Spread cereal onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.  Allow to cool.    

3. Prepare Creamy Whipped Cheesecake 

4. Assemble dessert by adding 1-2 tablespoons crushed cereal to the bottom of your dessert dishes.  Add a layer of cheesecake (this will be easiest if you use a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, or add cheesecake to a large ziplock type bag and snip off one corner).  

5. Repeat with another layer of cereal, then cheesecake.  

6. Top with whipped cream and a cherry. 

Enjoy immediately, or keep in the refrigerator (up to 1 hour).        

Are you ready to make some layered dessert? Want to win a copy of Glorious Layered Desserts? Leave us a comment telling us what your favorite dessert is & we will pick a winner at random to receive a signed copy of Glory's book!

Glorious Layered Desserts is available NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble,Wal-mart  & Deseret Book