InFluential_Magazine_March_April_2017

IN FLUENCE
Spring
Food & Beverage
SWEET
W DESSERTS
hen the scent of fresh
blooms begins to fill the
air, it’s a sure sign that spring has
sprung. It’s the perfect time of year
to gather loved ones for a leisurely
meal, then linger over dessert as you
enjoy this season of refreshment. No
dessert menu is complete without
an array of treats, and these creamy,
homemade Blueberry Key Lime
Cheesecake Bars are the perfect way
to put a sweet finishing touch on
your celebrations. Or go for a crowd
pleaser with this Cherry Cheesecake
Lush Dessert and its smooth, velvety
texture and plump, juicy cherries.
The secret ingredient in each of
these desserts is Lucky Leaf Fruit
Fillings, which are GMO-free and
contain plenty of fruit – and no highfructose
corn syrup – for exceptional
tasting desserts every time. With
popular flavors like apple, blueberry,
cherry and strawberry, you have
plenty of convenient, versatile ways
to dress up desserts.Find more tasty
treats for all your spring entertaining
at luckyleaf.com.
Blueberry Key Lime
Cheesecake Bars
Recipe courtesy of Inside
BruCrew Life blog
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 30 vanilla cream-filled
cookies
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces
each)
cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1/4 cup flour
- green gel food coloring
(optional)
- 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky
Leaf Blueberry
Pie Filling, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 container (8 ounces)
whipped topping, thawed
- key lime slices (optional)
116 FLUENTIAL MARCH / APRIL 2017