My Recipes

  Or I have seen it called Pineapple Fluff Dessert. Either way, my mom used to make this at Christmas time. It was a favorite of hers and mine, not so much my dad. Another fun fact, back in Seattle working for Piper Jaffray in the Two Union Square building before UBS bought us, we had a "Green Dessert Competition". Everyone made their version for everyone else to try. My favorite is still my mom's recipe below. Ingredients 1 small tub of sour cream 1 small tub of whipped topping 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 2 envelopes of pistachio pudding mix Directions Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate. Notes from Mom Very yummy. Ideal for Christmas desserts since it is not too filling. If you wish you can put a drop of green food color to bring up the Christmas feeling.

Ingredients 2/3 cup (3 ounces) oreos , crushed 1½   tablespoons   melted butter 3  (8 ounce) packages   cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk 2   eggs 1   egg yolk 2  teaspoon   vanilla extract 1   cup   semisweet chocolate chips, plus additional for the top Directions Combine crumbs and melted butter. Pat evenly over bottom and about 3/4 inch up the side of a removable rim 8-inch cheesecake or cake pan (at least 1 3/4 inch deep). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, egg whites and vanilla until very smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips.  Scrape batter into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle batter with remaining chips. Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until filling jiggles only slightly in the center when shaken. Run a thin-bladed knife between cake and pan rim. Refrigerate cake, uncovered, until cool, at least 2 1/2 hours. Serve, or if making ahead, wrap airtight when cool and ...