Cheesecake Bowls

So I'm on a roll! First cheesecake balls and now cheesecake bowls! These were a huge hit at the church Christmas Party. Now there are two ways to make this particular dessert, and I'm sure you could think of more ways to make it as well! I got the balloon idea for the bowls HERE which is a cute blog called the Tum Tum Tree. (I found the recipe through Pinterest.) I made up the rest of the recipe, so no more credit due!
Okay here's some deliciousness in picture form:

Okay, If those don't make your mouth water you are CRAZY!

You know what's going to make this all even better? They are SUPER easy. I mean your husband could make these ladies. And they are fun to make too! Are you ready for the recipe? Well, for the balloon cups, go ahead and visit the blog I mentioned earlier. Basically, fill up a balloon to the size of bowl you want, dip in melted chocolate and let cool.

I used ALMOND BARK. Its found in the baker section of the store and its cheap, melts easy, and tastes nice. TIP: There will be a hole in the bottom of the bowl when you pull it up off the baking sheet after it is cooled. You can avoid this by dipping it again just on the bottom and letting it dry on its side, but honestly I just left the hole, because you can fill it with graham crackers! Also, use regular latex balloons, NOT tye dye. We used tye dye the first time and had issues! After bowl is dry, pop the balloon and peel it out of the bowl gently. Refrigerate.

For the filling:

1 package graham crackers (crushed)

1/2 stick butter (melted)

1 package of cheesecake flavored Jell-o Pudding

Milk

Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Put enough of this mixture on the bottom of the bowl to cover bottom and pat it down as best you can. Repeat with all chocolate bowls.

Prepare cheesecake Jell-o according to the package except, whip extra long with an electric mixer, and use whole milk. This gives the Jell-o a whipped cream texture. Let set in the fridge. Fill bowls with a scoop of this filling on top of the graham crackers. Use a cheese grater to grate some Almond Bark on top of the bowls for decoration. You can also play around with the melted chocolate and make a half moon shape to put into each bowl. The beauty of these bowls is that you can make it as simple or complicated as you like! Keep refrigerated.

For a different take on this same recipe, purchase a Jell-o cheesecake kit and prepare as directed. You can also try a homemade cheesecake that doesn't need to be baked.... I prefer the easy way :) 

Everyone thought they were cheesecake, little did they know they were actually eating pudding!