Cream cheese and Jell-O desserts are the best way to combat the harsh summer days. These desserts are cool, refreshing and surprisingly easy to make. They can be enjoyed at barbecues, dinner parties, birthdays or any time you feel like indulging in a cool, fresh and light dessert.
1. Grape Jell-O and Cream Cheese Fluff
Ingredients
Grape Jell-O (or any other flavor of your liking) 1 packet
Cream Cheese, softened 120 grams
Water (boiling) 1 cup
Ice Cubes 2 cups
Method
In a mixing bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water and keep stirring. Add the ice cubes into the hot Jell-O and keep stirring till the Jell-O starts to thicken. Take out any ice cube that has not melted. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft. Add about two tablespoons of the Jell-O to the cream cheese and beat till the Jell-O is blended into the cream cheese. Add this mixture to the rest of the Jell-O and beat on high till the mixture gains a foamlike texture. Pour into molds and chill till it sets completely.
2. Jell-o Cream Cheese Squares
Ingredients – for the crust
Flour 1 1/2 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Butter 1 1/2 sticks (150 grams)
Chopped nuts of your choice (Walnuts taste the best) 1 cup
Ingredients – for filling
Small package of Raspberry Jell-O
Hot water 1 cup
Heavy cream 2 cups
Cream cheese 1 package
Sugar 3/4 cup
For Topping
Lime Jell-O 1 large package
Hot water 3 cups
Method
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Grease a baking dish and set aside. Blend the butter and sugar together to form a creamy consistency. Add in the flour and nuts and combine well. Press the dough into the baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Whip the cream on high till it forms peaks and set aside. Dissolve the raspberry Jell-O into 1 cup of hot water and allow it to cool. Blend the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the whipped cream to this mixture. Once the Jell-O has cooled, add it into the cheese mix and pour this into the baked and cooled crust. Refrigerate until the filling sets completely.
For the topping, dissolve the Lime Jell-O completely into the hot water and let this cool. Pour it over the set cream cheese pudding and refrigerate till this layer sets as well. Enjoy.
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What to look for in a studio apartment
Read moreStudio apartments are different in many ways, when you compare them with other types of properties. One of the main advantages of taking up a studio apartment is that they are cheap. Thus, looking for a roommate just to save rent is not the first thing that will come to your mind, before moving in.
You would think after living in a one bedroom or with your parents in the suburbs, before graduating school, adjusting into a studio apartment will be a major task. But it is not that difficult as it looks, in fact moving into a studio apartment which suits your needs and for that purpose meets your budget is not such a big transition after all.
Here are some of the reason why you should prefer a studio apartment, over a one bedroom.
Space: Compared to decent one bedroom apartments, studios will have a lot more vertical space which can be a bit confusing at first to adjust to. But you can use most of this space to create shelves and cabinets, utilizing the height instead. Granted there will be limited horizontal space, but it won’t make much of a difference if you can get used to the fact that you might have a larger than normal ceiling limit which actually sound kind of cool.
Downsizing: When you are transitioning from a big space to a studio apartment, you might find it tricky to adjust all the extra stuff. The solution is to pile most of the things into the newly closet space designed to make the most of the ceiling height. This will ensure you don’t make the small studio look cluttered and cramped beyond comfort.
Look for the essentials: Moving into a studio apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that you give up your stove and cooking appliances, just because space is an issue. Look for an apartment which can still fit the essentials like a gas stove, cooking countertops, even a dishwasher for that matter. It all depends on the design of the apartment and the fact that how smartly can you use the space to make most of the layout as is.
All the above points will help you to look for a studio apartment which still feels like a one bedroom. The main point is you should not under any circumstance compromise on the living space, after everything is said and done.
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Things to consider when choosing blenders and blender parts
Read moreYou must have a brief understanding of blender parts before purchasing the right blender. While power consumption and capacity vary over a wide range of blenders available, several other factors should be considered while picking a blender from the pool of potential options. Here are some parameters which will help you choose the best from the sea of blender options.
Capacity
Like any other equipment, blenders and blender parts vary in capacity. This home appliance ranges from small-size to big ones that can produce several liters of blend in a single go. Blenders with different capacities also vary in the size of blender parts. Check your requirement before picking up a blender of a specific capacity.Blade
Another thing that you need to consider in all your potential blender options is the availability of blender parts. Although blender parts like blades are available in a range of materials, these are often made of stainless steel. Blades made of stainless steel are apt to blend a wide range of food items. These can be used for preparing various blends of smoothies and crushed ice. Additionally, blender blades must be strong and big enough to resist and withstand the pressure generated during the blending process.Extra features
Always look for additional features like speed, patterns of blending when purchasing a blender. The panel for controlling these options is most often found at the base of the blender. Some exquisite blenders come with additional blender parts to perform other functions like grinding, chopping and, mixing.Blender base
Another important factor that you need to consider is the blender base. This part can be made of a variety of materials, ranging from plastic to metal. Contemporary blenders come with an intuitive LED display. You can control the speed of the blender using the control panel given at the base.Power
Apart from the quality of blender parts, another important parameter which is required by the blender is power. Blenders come in different ranges of power, ranging from 350 Watts to 600 Watts. Typically, a blender of 500 Watts can perform all types of blending operations.Follow these tips while choosing the blenders and blender parts to find the product most suitable for your use.