These easy and delicious 3 cheese biscuit bombs are perfect for cheese lovers. They cook up quickly and perfectly in the air fryer. There is simply nothing better than soft and flaky biscuit dough wrapped around melty cheese. You can easily personalize these treats by trying different sorts of cheese or adding different ingredients like leftover ham, pizza sauce, pepperoni or eggs to the filling.

No doubt, cheese bombs make the perfect appetizer for any meal and are best served with a bowl of marinara sauce. If you don’t want to use a store bought sauce, then check out our recipe for insanely good homemade marinara sauce.

Cheese biscuit bites are also great as a side dish for soups and salads or a perfect game day snack or party food.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: easy cheese bomb recipe made with golden brown flaky biscuits and ooey gooey melted cheese centers, they go great with many dipping sauces
• Main Ingredients: refrigerator flaky biscuits, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, melted butter, Italian seasoning
• Cooking Method: air fryer
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 6 minutes baking time
• Pairs well with: marinara sauce, honey mustard dipping sauce, crunchy salad, chili, soups
• Diets: vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: sharp knife and cutting board, pastry brush, small bowl, air fryer

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this air fryer cheese biscuits recipe, try our low carb Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks. You’ll love them because crusty cauliflower breadsticks have a layer of cheesy goodness on top and just the right amount of seasoning.

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Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook biscuit cheese bombs in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Cut 16 cheese cubes of each type of cheese and cut biscuit dough in half so you have 16 pieces of dough.

Step 2: Flatten each biscuit piece so it’s large enough to wrap around 3 cheese cubes.

Step 3: Place 3 pieces of cheese in the center of the buttery biscuit circle.

Step 4: Wrap biscuit around the cheese cubes. Seal it closed with your fingers.

Step 5: Place cheese biscuits into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Then, baste the tops of the cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush.

Step 6: Sprinkle cheesy biscuit bombs with Italian seasoning. Add a little salt, if you prefer.

Step 7: Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes or until cooked and golden brown. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes. In case you like your biscuit bombs extra buttery, baste the tops with butter again at this point.

Finally, let them cool for a few minutes before eating. In case the cheese bombs look dry after they come out of the air fryer, baste the tops again with melted butter.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love easy and delicious biscuit recipes then you’ll love our Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake. This lovely summer dessert combines deep fried biscuits with sweet strawberries and whipped cream.

Make Ahead

You can fill and shape these cheesy biscuit bites a couple of hours before baking. Make sure to tightly wrap with plastic wrap, then store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Oven Baked Appetizers with Canned Biscuits

You can in fact make this great recipe in the oven as well. Place the cheese bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and bake at 375ºF for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter before serving.

Stef says….

If you also love everything cheesy, try these amazing Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells. This Olive Garden copycat recipe is so simple to make and bursting with parmesan, provolone and mozzarella cheese.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best cheese-stuffed biscuits.

• Tip: Use a blend of your favorite cheeses to fill these canned biscuits in air fryer.
• Tip: Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open and leak cheese all over.
• Tip: Baste with melted butter, garlic butter or olive oil so the tops don’t dry out.

What To Serve With 3 Cheese Biscuit Bombs

We love to eat air fryer cheese bombs all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Main Dish: Serve cheese stuffed biscuits as a side dish with your favorite Italian meal, such as Italian Meatballs, Easy Lasagna, or Baked Ravioli, for example. Moreover, cheese bombs taste great with Easy Chili or Ground Beef Vegetable Soup.

Salad: Pair 3 cheese biscuit bombs with a fresh salad. A green salad like amazing Italian Salad or Chopped Asparagus Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

Sides: Traditionally, gooey cheese biscuits are served with a dip. Our homemade marinara sauce is the perfect addition to this yummy dish.

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  Easy Lasagna

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  Easy Italian Salad Recipe With Homemade Salad Dressing

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  The Best Marinara Sauce

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  Caprese Salad

More Biscuit Bomb Recipes

We love air fryer recipes with canned biscuits, because they are so easy, delicious and versatile. Some of our absolute favorite biscuit bombs are:

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  Air Fryer Pizza Bites

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  Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuit Bites

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  Meatball Stuffed Biscuits

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  Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites

How To Store

Refrigerate: If you have leftover cheesy biscuit bites, store them in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: If you would like to freeze your leftovers, individually wrap each biscuit bite with plastic wrap and put them into a ziptop freezer bag or a freezer safe container. 3 cheese biscuit bombs can be frozen for up to a month.

Defrost: To defrost, unwrap desired number of air fryer cheese biscuit bites completely and put them on a microwave safe plate. Cover them with a paper towel. Reheat in the microwave for 1 – 1 ½ minutes, depending on your machine.

How To Reheat

To reheat, pop cheese bombs in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Additionally you can reheat fluffy biscuits filled with gooey melted cheese in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.

Common Questions

Does it matter what kind of refrigerated dough I use for this simple recipe?

You can use refrigerated canned biscuits homemade biscuit dough, crescent or pizza dough for similar results.

Are cheese bombs good with dip?

They are wonderful with dip. One perfect option would be Marinara sauce, but 3 cheese biscuit bombs would also be good with other dips of your choice. Cheese balls are also a great side dish for soups or salad.

I don’t have an air fryer. Can these cheese bombs also be baked in the oven?

Yes, you can also place the cheese bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 375ºF for about 10 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter.

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Air Fryer 3 Cheese Biscuit Bombs

These cheese filled biscuit bites are the perfect start to a meal. You can use your favorite cheeses to create this mouthwatering appetizer.

Course Appetizer, breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword air fryer appetizers, air fryer cheese biscuit bomb, cheddar cheese, cheese bombs, monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 16 minutes minutes

Servings 16 bombs

Calories 221kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• knife and cutting board
• pastry brush
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 can large refrigerator biscuits
• 6 oz cheddar cheese
• 6 oz monterey jack cheese
• 6 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

• Cut each type of cheese into 16 cubes. Set aside.
• Open the can of biscuits. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 dough pieces.
  
• Flatten each biscuit piece into a circular shape. Place 3 pieces of cheese (one of each type of cheese) in the center of the biscuit circle.
  
• Wrap the biscuit dough around the cheese, pinch the seams together with your fingers to seal closed.
  
• Place cheese bombs into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two sets, depending on the size of your air fryer.
  
• Baste the tops of the cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush.
  
• Then sprinkle them with Italian seasoning.
  
• Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes.
• Remove cheese bombs from air fryer when the tops are a deep golden brown and they are baked through.
  
• Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. Serve them with a bowl of your favorite marinara sauce.
  

Notes

You may want to baste the tops of the cheese bombs when they come out of the air fryer again if they look dry. 

 

You can also use refrigerated canned crescent dough or pizza dough with similar results. 

 

Try making these cheesy biscuit bites with Swiss cheese, Gruyere, pepper jack, brie or any type of cheese you prefer. 

 

Try sprinkling a little salt on top before cooking for a bit of a salty kick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg

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This easy recipe comes together almost as fast as it disappears. With a few simple fresh and canned ingredients, you’ll have a guaranteed crowd pleasing dish that’s going to be a huge hit at your next party.

WHAT IS 7 LAYER DIP?

7 layer bean dip is a classic Tex-Mex appetizer that is so universally loved it deserves its own star in the appetizer hall of fame. In this dish, fresh guacamole, salsa, refried beans, sour cream, tomatoes, shredded cheese and toppings are arranged in colorful layers. It’s simple but beautiful, and it’s so delicious that your tortilla chips will practically scream “dip me!” That’s the magic of a 7 layer dip.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: Perfect game day or potluck party dish. Easy to whip up and refrigerate for later.
• Main Ingredients: refried beans, Rotel, guacamole, sour cream, Mexican cheese blend, salsa, black olives, green onions, fresh tomatoes
• Cooking Method: no bake
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time
• Pairs well with: sturdy tortilla chips, homemade tortilla chips or other flavored corn chips, tostadas
• Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: 9×13-inch baking dish, 8×8-inch baking dish, pie pan, cooking spoon or spatula, medium bowl

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this Mexican 7 layer dip recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and therefore not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this 7 layer dip appetizer you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

7-Layer Taco Dip Ingredients

• 16 oz can of refried beans (spicy or mild)
• 5 oz Rotel with juices (½ a 10 oz can)
• 2 cups guacamole
• 2 cups sour cream
• 4 oz grated Mexican cheese blend (about 1 cup)
• 1-2 cups salsa
• 1 can sliced black olives or green olives (½-1 cup)
• 1 bunch diced green onions
• ½ cup fresh tomatoes (diced)

Optional Garnish

Fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Substitutions

Refried Beans: Use full fat refried beans, if possible. You’ll also want to add a little water to the refried black beans to thin them out a bit , as creamy refried beans are more spreadable.

Guacamole: You can use your favorite store-bought guacamole for this great dip or prepare homemade guacamole, in case you have the time.

Sour Cream: Use regular cool sour cream, try our cilantro lime sour cream or one of 3 ways to make dairy free sour cream for this easy dip.

Cheese: Grate the cheese yourself. Sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey jack and pepper jack are a great combination. Pre-grated cheese has preservatives and additives that make the cheese taste not quite as good.

Salsa: Use your favorite kind of salsa, such as chunky salsa, homemade pico de gallo, homemade salsa verde, or restaurant style salsa. You can of course also use your favorite store-bought brand of salsa or fresh pico de gallo.

Tomatoes: We prefer Roma tomatoes or plum tomatoes or other medium sized tomatoes for this 7 layer dip recipe.

Variations

TACO FLAVOR: Mix in a packet of taco seasoning with the sour cream.

LESS SPICY: Use regular refried beans, instead of spicy.

MORE SPICY: Add a can of diced green chiles or chili powder to the bean layer. Use hot salsa or mix salsa with some hot sauce.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this traditional 7-layer dip recipe, try our Buffalo Chicken Dip. You’ll love it because it’s a creamy mix of cheese, chicken and hot sauce, that makes the perfect game day party snack.

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Baking Dish – An 8×8 baking dish works perfectly for this recipe. It’s just the right size and goes from fridge to table beautifully. If you want to use a 9×13-inch baking dish just double the recipe.

Instructions

This section shows how to make seven-layer dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For printable instructions and nutritional information see the recipe card below.

Prep: Use an 8×8 glass dish or equivalent serving dish.

Step 1: Firstly, mix spicy refried beans and Rotel to make the bean layer.

Step 2: Then spread layer of beans evenly on the bottom of your baking dish.

Step 3: Next add the guacamole layer on top of the beans and Rotel tomato layer.

Step 4: Afterwards add sour cream layer and salsa on top of the avocado layer.

Step 5: Top the layer of salsa with remaining layers of shredded cheese, olives and green onions. Tomatoes are optional.

Step 6: Afterwards, cover and refrigerate for an hour or until you are ready to serve.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love Mexican layered dips then you’ll love our Chili Cheese Dip. This perfect game day snack is full of chili flavor and gooey cheese! You can make it as mild or spicy as you like!

Make Seven Layer Dip Ahead

You can refrigerate this delicious dip for up to 3-4 days, so you can absolutely make it ahead and keep it in the fridge overnight. This will also help chill your dip so it’s firm and ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best 7 layer spicy bean dip.

• Tip: Use full fat refried beans, if possible, and thin the bean mixture with a little water and Rotel juices.
• Tip: Use fresh, ripe avocados to prepare homemade guacamole if you can and grate the cheese yourself. Pre-grated cheese has preservatives and additives that make the cheese taste not quite as good.
• Tip: Refrigerate before serving. Give your bean dip time to chill keeps it fresh and firm before serving.

Serving Suggestions

We love to eat 7 layer dip all by itself as a party snack. But sometimes you need to serve it as part of a Mexican inspired meal. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Appetizers: Combine this easy taco dip recipe with Loaded Beef Nachos or Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells.

Main Dishes: Pair this classic recipe for 7 layer dip recipe with crock pot chipotle chicken tacos, chipotle chicken burrito bowls, grilled chipotle chicken kabobs, Instant Pot carnitas or sheet pan chicken fajitas.

Mexican Condiments and Dips: This scrumptious layered dip also tastes great in combination with Queso Blanco, Crack Corn Dip or Chili Cheese Dip.

Sides: We love serving Mexican dishes with homemade Air Fryer Taco Shells, Cilantro Lime Rice or Mexican Rice.

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  Cilantro Lime Rice

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  Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

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  Instant Pot Carnitas

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  Mild Pico de Gallo Salsa (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)

More Delicious Dip Recipes

If you love this best 7-layer dip recipe, then you’ll enjoy these other yummy dip recipes:

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  Texas Trash Dip

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  Crack Dip

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  Rotel Dip with Sausage

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  Mississippi Sin Dip

How To Store

Refrigerate: Leftover 7 layer bean dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Store in an airtight container or tightly wrap with plastic wrap. However, layers will start to separate some and it may become a bit watery.

Freeze: We don’t recommend freezing this Mexican dip.

Common Questions

What’s in a 7-layer dip?

A 7 layer dip consists of fresh guacamole, salsa, refried beans, sour cream, tomatoes, shredded cheese and toppings (green onions, olives and tomatoes), all arranged in different layers.

Does guacamole turn brown in a 7-layer dip?

Similar to apples and bananas, the flesh of an avocado can turn brown when it is exposed to the air for a long period of time. An easy way to slow this oxidation process is to add some fresh squeezed lime juice to your guacamole. It also helps to reduce the amount of air your guacamole is exposed to. You can do this by putting your guacamole in between two other layers in your 7 layer bean dip.

Can 7 layer dip be frozen?

As a matter of fact, we do not recommend freezing 7 layer bean dip and this dip is so popular that you probably won’t have any left over to freeze!

Is it ok to heat 7 layer dip?

This 7 layer dip is best served cold or at room temperature because it contains sour cream and guacamole. However, in case you would like to make a warm Mexican inspired dip try our Chili Cheese Dip or Texas Trash Dip.

Can 7 layer dip be made the night before?

Yes, you can refrigerate this dish for up to 3 days, so you can absolutely make it ahead and then keep it in the fridge overnight. This will also help chill your dip so it’s firm and ready to serve.

Is it possible to serve this 7 layer bean dip recipe with taco meat?

Most definitely. In fact, combine this delicious dip with our scrumptious Ground Beef Taco Filling and Air Fryer Taco Shells and you have the perfect weeknight dinner.

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The Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe

This classic, creamy 7 layer bean dip is an easy-to-make crowd pleaser for your next game day gathering, picnic or potluck.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword cheese, guacamole, olives, refried beans, spicy 7 layer dip, tomatoes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• 8×8 baking dish

Ingredients

• 16 ounces spicy refried beans canned
• ½ 10 ounce can of Rotel with juices
• 2 cups guacamole
• 2 cups sour cream
• 4 ounces grated Mexican cheese blend
• 1-2 cups salsa
• ½-1 cup sliced black olives canned
• 1 bunch diced green onions
• ½ cup fresh tomatoes, diced

Instructions

• Use an 8×8 baking dish or equivalent serving dish.
  
• Mix spicy refried beans and rotel. Spread in the bottom of your baking dish. (For more spice, add a can of diced chiles into the bean layer.)
  
• Spread guacamole layer over the bean layer.
  
• Spread a layer of sour cream over the guacamole. (For a taco flavor, add a packet of taco seasoning into the sour cream layer.)
  
• Spoon salsa over the sour cream.
  
• Sprinkle cheese over the sour cream layer.
  
• Top with olives, green onions, and tomatoes (optional).
  
• Cover and refrigerate for an hour or until you are ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips,warm flour tortillas or slices of bell pepper.
  

Notes

 

• You can change up the amounts of each ingredient to suit your own tastes.
• Feel free to change the order of the layers. 
• For a less spicy bean dip, use regular refried beans.
• For more spice, use hot salsa or mix salsa with some hot sauce.
• For more of a taco flavor, mix in a packet of taco seasoning with the sour cream.
• 7 layer dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Layers will start to separate some and it may become a bit watery. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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In case you’ve never made a dump cake, then tonight is the night to try it. If you are a big fan of berries and cake, then you’ll love this blackberry cake mix cobbler. Similar to a crumble recipe, it taste best topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream.

Additionally, you can also use another kind of fruit or berry in this scrumptious recipe. Besides blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or peaches are other great options. This yummy and versatile recipe will soon be your new favorite fruit dessert.

What is a Dump Cake?

It will soon become completely obvious why this is called a dump cake. Spoiler alert! You dump everything into a baking pan or casserole dish and bake! It’s that easy. Even though it’s a terrible name, the result is out of this world delicious.

There are many variations of this simple dessert but this is one of our absolute favorites. You will not be disappointed. The combination of sweet and tart and cake is perfection. Each bite is a burst of flavor because of the delicious combination of simple ingredients.

If you love using boxed cake mix you might love this poke cake because it’s so pretty and delicious.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: easy to make combination of a berry crumble and cake, it tastes amazing topped with vanilla ice cream
• Main Ingredients: blackberries, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, yellow cake mix, quick cooking oats, salted butter
• Cooking Method: oven baked
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time and 40 minutes baking time
• Diets: vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: small bowl, 9×13-inch baking dish

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this blackberry cake with fresh blackberries, try our Apple and Blackberry Crumble. You’ll love it because it’s bursting with sweet and tart flavor. It’s the perfect dessert for summer or fall, and a lighter alternative to cake.

Instructions

This section shows how to make blackberry dump cake in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For printable instructions, and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

Prep: Grease 9×13 baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Then preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 1: Place fresh blackberries in an even layer on the bottom of a baking dish.

Step 2: Afterwards, add brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cardamom on top of the rinsed blackberries. Then mix together with the berries. Make sure to evenly distribute the mixture at the bottom of the pan.

Step 3: Sprinkle a box of cake mix evenly on top of the berry mixture.

Step 4: Add rolled oats on top of the cake mix.

Step 5: Use your hands or a spoon to gently combine the oats and cake mix. Try not to mix the berries into the cake mix.

Step 6: Afterwards, melt 2 sticks butter and pour over the top of dry cake mix in the cake pan. Make sure it’s evenly distributed and cover as much area as possible. That way you avoid large dry patches.

Step 7: Bake for about 45-50 minutes in the preheated 350 degree oven. Make sure to start checking your dump cake at the 45 minute mark. The baking time varies depending on whether you used fresh or frozen fruit.

Step 8: Bake until the blackberry filling is bubbling and the topping is browned and baked through. Let cool for a couple of minutes. Then serve with a scoop of ice cream on top of the fruit cake.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love everything blackberry flavored then you’ll love our Blackberry Cocktail. This easy cocktail recipe, with sweetened fruit, a splash of bubbly, and a sprig of thyme, is delicious whether you make it with alcohol or without alcohol.

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Blackberry Dump Cake With Real Berries

10 minute prep to make this easy blackberry dump cake recipe – summer blackberries baked with a cake and oat cobbler-like topping.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword blackberry dessert, blackberry dump cake, blackberry dump cake recipe, dump cake

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 372kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• Baking Pan

Ingredients

• 4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 package yellow cake mix (just the dry cake mix)
• ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup salted butter melted

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine blackberries, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cardamom in 9"x13" baking dish.
  
• Sprinkle cake mix and rolled oats over the blackberry mixture. Use your fingers or a spoon to lightly combine the cake mix and rolled oats.
  
• Pour melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix/oats.
  
• Bake about 30-50 minutes until the blackberry filling is bubbling and topping is browned and baked through. ***See note below on cooking time.
  
• Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
  

Notes

***Wide range in cook time depends on if you are using fresh versus frozen blackberries – a dump cake made with frozen berries will take longer to cook all the way through.

Nutritional value information does not include ice cream or whipped cream added to the dump cake for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg

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What is Crack Corn Dip?

Delicious super bowl crack corn dip is served warm and made from frozen corn, green chilies, sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese and spices. It tastes great with tortilla chips, tostadas, crackers or pita chips. Even tough this creamy dip only takes 20 minutes in the oven, it can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Hot cheesy corn dip is also often called cowboy corn dip, Mexican corn dip or fiesta corn dip.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: creamy hot dip packed with corn and melty cheese, that tastes heavenly on a salty chip
• Main Ingredients: frozen corn, green chilies, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, black pepper and garlic salt
• Cooking Method: oven baked
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 20 minutes cook time
• Pairs well with: plain tortilla chips, tostadas, flavored corn chips, pita chips, crackers
• Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: large bowl, cooking spoon or spatula, 8×8-inch baking dish, pie pan

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this Mexican inspired corn dip recipe, try our Frito Pie with Ground Beef. This yummy, quick and easy comfort food pairs perfectly with crack corn dip.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook corn chip dip in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the printable recipe card below.

TOP WITH CHEESE: Then transfer to an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the dip.

BAKE AND SERVE: Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve this party dip immediately with your favorite chips.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love serving easy to make dips at parties then try our amazing Buckeye Dip. This sweet dessert dip tastes just like a mix of buckeye candies and peanut butter frosting!

Make Ahead

You can easily assemble this scrumptious dip several hours or even 2 days ahead of time. Tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

Slow Cooker Corn Dip

Additionally to the oven method, you can also make this easy chip dip recipe in a crockpot. Simply combine the dip ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours. Shortly before the cooking time is over (about 10 minutes) give the dip a good stir and top with the remaining cheese.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store cowboy corn dip leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this dip, because its consistency might change after defrosting.

How To Reheat

Reheat leftover fiesta corn dip in the microwave. However, you can also serve leftovers as cold corn dip. Just give it a good stir before serving.

Common Questions

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Crack Corn Dip Recipe

Creamy and flavorful dip chock full of cheesy corn, that tastes amazing with tortilla chips.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, keto, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword corn chip dip, corn dip, crack corn dip recipe, easy chip dip, super bowl crack corn dip

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 269kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• cooking spoon or spatula
• baking dish or pie plate

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen corn thawed and drained
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 8 oz cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese grated (2 cups)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

• First preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Set aside ½ cup of the grated cheese and then stir together all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  
• Transfer mixed dip to an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate.
  
• Next, sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
  
• Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  

Notes

• Tip: For perfectly creamy texture, make sure to soften the cream cheese before blending it with the remaining ingredients.
• Tip: Use frozen or fresh summer corn for this dip. While you can use white, yellow or sweet corn, we do not recommend canned corn for this crack corn dip recipe.
• Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg

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What is Texas Trash Dip?

Texas trash dip is a warm cheesy bean dip that is a game day favorite all through football season. Hot bean dip usually contains cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning and all sorts of ooey gooey cheese. This crowd pleaser can be baked in the oven or cooked in a crock pot. Serve Texas trash dip with corn chips, crackers or toasted white bread.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: creamy Mexican inspired hot bean dip with lots of cheese, that tastes amazing with corn chips
• Main Ingredients: cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, grated cheese
• Cooking Method: oven baked, Crockpot (optional)
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 30 minutes baking time
• Pairs well with: tortilla chips, tostadas, flavored corn chips, crackers, toasted white bread, pretzles
• Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: large microwaveable bowl, cooking spoon or spatula, 9×13-inch baking dish, baking pan or disposable pan, OPTIONAL: slow cooker

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this warm cheesy dip recipe, try our Hot Pizza Dip. You’ll love it because this creamy and cheesy hot dip has everything you love in pizza. Enjoy dipping crusty bread, vegetables or crackers in this game day favorite.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook cream cheese bean dip in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the full recipe in the recipe card below.

ADD INGREDIENTS: Afterwards add sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning and 2 cups of the cheese to the softened cream cheese and stir to combine. Then spread mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish or a quarter sheet pan, and top with the remaining 2 cups cheese.

BAKE AND SERVE: Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is beginning to brown. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers or toasted white bread.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love quick and easy dips then you’ll love our amazing sweet Buckeye Dip. It tastes just like a mix of buckeye candies and peanut butter frosting. Every peanut butter fan will love this amazing sweet treat.

Make Ahead

You can assemble this creamy bean dip recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. Make sure to cover tightly with cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Only bake the dip when you are ready to serve it.

Slow Cooker Texas Trash Dip

Prepare this warm bean dip as described in the recipe, then spread bean mixture at the bottom of a crockpot instead of the bottom of a baking dish. Afterwards top with cheese and cook on high for 2 hours.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store cheesy bean dip leftovers in an airtight container, ziploc bag, or other sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this creamy dip, as its consistency might not be the same after defrosting.

How To Reheat

Reheat leftover Texas trash dip in the microwave or in the oven until hot and bubbly again.

Common Questions

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Texas Trash Dip Recipe

Warm and creamy dip full of beans, cheese and taco flavor. Texas trash dip is a cheesy bean dip that's perfect for tortilla chips.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword bean and cheese dip, cream cheese bean dip, hot bean dip, hot texas trash dip, texas trash dip recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 321kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• cooking spoon or spatula
• mixing bowl
• 9x13in casserole dish

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 16 oz cans of refried beans
• ¼ cup taco seasoning or one packet
• 4 cups grated cheese cheddar, Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Microwave cream cheese for 30 seconds – 1 minute until it is melted and can be easily stirred.
  
• Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese.
  
• Spread mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish or a quarter sheet pan.
  
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese onto the dip.
  
• Bake for 30 minutes until dip is hot and bubbly and cheese is beginning to brown.
  

Notes

• Tip: Don’t skip the softening of the cream cheese. Otherwise it wont blend evenly with the other ingredients.
• Tip: Grate your own cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives and therefore does not provide the same amazing flavor as freshly grated cheese.
• Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 1mg

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It doesn’t get much better than these insanely yummy and gooey chocolate chip coconut cookie bars. If you are a big fan of Almond Joy candy bars then you will love these easy dessert bars. This chocolate chip cookie bars are full of almond slivers and toasted coconut shreds.

Packed with chocolate chips, almonds and flaked coconut, oven baked chocolate coconut bars only take 30 minutes to make. Most importantly, there is no need for long chilling times or shaping of individual cookies.

You can decide how big or small you want to cut your coconut bar cookies, depending on how many people you want to feed. But your whole family will surely love the nutty flavor of these soft and chewy chocolate coconut blondie bars.

WHAT ARE COOKIE BARS?

Cookie bars are made from a basic cookie dough that is flavored by adding delicious add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, peanut butter chips, caramel bites or coconut flakes, for example. Most importantly, no individual cookies need to be rolled, as you bake the dough in a baking dish and then cut into squares. They are quick, easy and oh so delicious!

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: insanely delicious magic cookie bars, that are gooey and packed full of chocolate chips, almonds and coconut flakes.
• Main Ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, almond slivers
• Cooking Method: air fryer, oven baked
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time and 20 minutes baking time
• Diets: vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: large bowl, medium bowl 8×8-inch baking dish, electric hand mixer, spatula, knife, optional: air fryer

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for these chocolate chip coconut bars in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this chocolate chip coconut cookie bars recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookie Bars Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup of chocolate chips (half a 12 oz bag)
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup almond slivers

Variations and Substitutions

All-Purpose Flour: Plain all-purpose flour works great here but cake flour can be substituted by adding an additional 2 tablespoons for each cup of all-purpose flour. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour, use 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of cake flour.

Butter: It is important to use softened butter, so it blends well with the other ingredients. Take the butter out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before starting this classic recipe. You can also soften butter by microwaving it for a couple of seconds.

Chocolate Chips: We used regular semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe but you can also use dark chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or a mix of all of them.

Light Brown Sugar: The molasses in the sugar adds great flavor to your cookie bars and keeps them chewy. You can substitute dark brown sugar in a pinch.

Gluten Free: Substitute the all-purpose flour for a gluten free flour mix like King Arthur’s Gluten Free Flour Mix or any other GF flour with xanthan gum. Ensure your baking powder and coconut are gluten free.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this easy coconut dessert recipe, try our Piña Colada Jello Shots. You’ll love them because the tropical flavor combination of pineapple and coconut creates summer feeling and party fun all year round.

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Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer.

Electric Mixer – Use an electric hand mixer to cream together the cookie dough.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook coconut chocolate chip bars in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the whole recipe in the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Firstly, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Then line a 9×9″ baking dish with parchment paper. That way the coconut cookie bars will come out of the baking dish much easier.

COMBINE THE BUTTER AND SUGAR: Combine softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl.

MIX BATTER: Mix with an electric mixer until creamy. Then add egg and the vanilla extract. Afterward, mix again until combined.

COMBINE THE DRY INGREDIENTS: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to blend.

COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS: Then slowly add dry ingredients, about a ¼ cup of flour mixture at a time, to the wet ingredients. Keep mixing with the electric mixer until all ingredients are well blended. Add chocolate chips, ¼ cup almond slivers, ¼ cup coconut flakes and mix. Do not overmix the batter.

MIX BATTER: Mix with an electric mixer until creamy. Then add egg and the vanilla extract. Afterward, mix again until combined.

COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS: Then slowly add dry ingredients, about a ¼ cup of flour mixture at a time, to the wet ingredients. Keep mixing with the electric mixer until all ingredients are well blended. Add chocolate chips, ¼ cup almond slivers, ¼ cup coconut flakes and mix. Do not overmix the batter.

BAKE: Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining almonds, coconut and a handful of chocolate chips on top. Push down chocolate chips and almonds a bit, so they are secure, before you sprinkle coconut flakes on top. Afterwards, bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and done.

ENJOY: Once cool, remove from the baking dish and cut into squares.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love eating raw cookie dough then you’ll love our amazing Cookie Dough Dip. This delicious dip only uses a few simple ingredients, is ready in just 5 minutes and pairs well with cookies, crackers, or fruit.

How To Cook In The Air Fryer

You can also try to cook this wonderful chocolate coconut dough in the air fryer. We prefer the oven baked method for this recipe, but this is fun too!

Make sure you cut the recipe in half and bake your cookie bars in 2 batches. We used a round cake pan and make sure the dough is spread no more than ½″ thick or else the top will cook before the inside sets. Cook the cookie bars at 300ºF until done.

If you like making cookies in the air fryer you must also try our scrumptious Air Fryer Cookies or Air Fryer Cookie for One.

Stef says….

Another must-try recipe are these insanely yummy Lemon Cream Cheese Cookie Bars. The combination of citrusy cream cheese filling with cookie crumble topping is just to die for.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best chocolate chip and coconut bars.

• Tip: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. It is tempting to use cooking spray but they’ll come out of the pan much better with parchment paper.
• Tip: Make sure to use softened butter for this great recipe.
• Tip: Do not overmix the cookie batter. Mix just until it’s all combined.
• Tip: Evenly distribute toppings. When you put almonds and chocolate chips onto the batter, before cooking, you should lightly press them into the batter so they’re secure. Scatter the coconut but don’t press or they may break.

More Cookie Bar Recipes

Do you love the convenience of no chill, no shape cookie bars? Then you have to try one of our other scrumptious cookie bar recipes:

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  Better Than Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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  Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

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  Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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  White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Bars

How To Store

Room Temperature: In the unlikely case you end up with leftover chocolate chip cookie bars, you can store them in an airtight container or ziploc bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make sure they are tightly wrapped or covered so they stay soft and chewy.

Freeze: Completely cooled oven baked cookie bars can be frozen in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Thaw your coconut almond blondie bars on the counter for a couple of hours. To enjoy a delicious warm cookie bar, simply pop the defrosted treats in the microwave for a few of seconds or in the oven for a minute or two.

Common Questions

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking almond joy cookie bars.

Do I have to use parchment paper for the baking pan?

YES. You can line your baking dish with either parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure you have a slight overhang on the edges. This makes it a lot easier to lift the baked chocolate coconut bars out of the pan. We do not recommend using non-stick cooking spray or buttering and flouring your baking dish for this recipe.

How do you know the perfect time to get the cookie bars with coconut out of the oven?

For the cookie bars to be done they should be slightly puffed up, golden brown with crispy edges. The middle might still look underdone, but don’t forget the cookie bars will keep on cooking for a couple of minutes after they have been removed from the oven. When you insert a toothpick at the center it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs on it. If there is still raw batter on the toothpick, keep the cookie bars in the oven for another couple of minutes.

Can I double this bar cookies recipe?

Yes. You can double this chew coconut chocolate chip bars recipe and bake it in a 9×13″ baking pan. You might have to add a couple of minutes to the baking time. Start checking the coconut chocolate cookie bars at the 20 minute mark to be sure you don’t overcook them.

How should I serve these yummy dessert bars?

As a mater of fact, these chewy bars are perfect with just a glass of milk. However, for special occasions you can serve bar cookies with coconut and chocolate chips topped with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookie Bars Recipe

Delicious chocolate chip cookie bars with coconut and almonds. Like an Almond Joy cookie bar, these chocolate coconut bars are hard to stop eating.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword almond joy cookie bars, chocolate coconut bars, chocolate coconut cookie bars, coconut almond chocolate chip cookie bars, coconut cookie bars

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 16 cookie squares

Calories 176kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• 9×9 in baking dish
• medium and large mixing bowls
• whisk
• electric mixer
• spatula
• knife

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup butter softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1½ tsps vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips (half a 12 oz bag)
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup almond slivers

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×9" baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk until mixed well.
  
• In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until creamed.
  
• Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix again until combined.
  
• Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing as you go until it's all just combined. Do not overmix.
  
• Add chocolate chips, ¼ cup flaked coconut, ¼ cup almond slivers and stir until combined.
  
• Spread cookie batter into the baking pan. Spread evenly and smooth with a spatula. Add 10-20 more chocolate chips as well as the remaining almonds and coconut to the top.
  
• Cook for 20-22 minutes or until golden and cooked to your desired crispiness. Remember it will continue cooking a little when you remove it from the oven.
  
• Once cool, remove from the baking dish and cut into 16 pieces (or 9 if you prefer).
  

Notes

• Do not overmix the batter. The one downside of mixing cookies with an electric mixer is the danger of overmixing when combining the wet and dry ingredients. Go slow and stop mixing once everything is combined.
• If your butter is not softened it will not mix well and your cookie bars won’t cook correctly.
• Add a handful of chocolate chips to the top of your cookie bars and press in lightly, if desired.
• We tried cooking in an air fryer in a round cake pan. Cut the recipe in half and cook at 300°F until done. We prefer the oven method but this is fun as well!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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What is Cannoli Dip?

Cannoli dip is the creamy and delicious filling of traditional cannoli recipes turned into an amazing sweet dip. Regular cannoli dip is usually made from ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. This perfect dessert is then served with cannoli chips, cone pieces, waffle cookies or graham crackers.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: rich and creamy inside of a cannoli in dip form served with cookies, crackers or waffle pieces
• Main Ingredients: whole milk ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips
• Cooking Method: no bake
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
• Pairs well with: waffle cones, cannoli shells, graham crackers, pizzelle cookies, fresh fruit
• Diets: gluten free, vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: medium bowl, spatula, stand mixer or handheld electric mixer

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this delicious cannoli cream dip recipe, then try our amazing Cookie Dough Dip. You’ll love it because it is actually a safe way to satisfy your cookie dough craving!

Instructions

This section shows how to make creamy Italian cannoli dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

BLEND CREAMY BASE: Firstly, cream together the ricotta and mascarpone until fluffy, using a stand mixer or handheld mixer. Then slowly beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Afterwards fold in or carefully mix in the chocolate chips.

SERVE: Finally, transfer creamy dip to a serving bowl and use remaining chocolate chips to garnish. Then serve with your favorite dippers such as chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, waffle cone pieces, or vanilla wafters.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love Italian inspired desserts then you’ll love our Glazed Limoncello Cake Loaf. Super moist and full of bright flavor, this quick bread is baked with limoncello liqueur and topped with a sweet, boozy limoncello glaze.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store leftover dip in an airtight container, other sealed container or a small bowl covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After that, give your dessert dip leftovers a good stir before serving again.

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Cannoli Dip Recipe With Mascarpone Cheese

Creamy cannoli filling turned into a scrumptious dip that tastes great with cookies, graham crackers and cone pieces.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian, vegetarian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword cannoli dip recipe, cannoli dip with mascarpone cheese, how to make cannoli dip, superbowl cannoli dip, sweet cannoli dip

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• hand mixer
• spatula

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• If there is excess liquid in the ricotta or in the mascarpone, place them in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and drain for at least 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together ricotta and mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
  
• Slowly beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  
• Fold in chocolate chips.
  
• Serve with waffle cone pieces, chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, etc.
  

Notes

• Tip: Use top quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. We recommend very fine-grained, whole milk ricotta to get a smooth and creamy texture.
• Tip: Make sure ricotta and mascarpone cheese do not contain any excess liquid, otherwise your sweet dip might become runny.
• Tip: Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to cream together the base for this dip. That way the dip will get a lot fluffier.

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If you don’t have a favorite fall dessert or apple pie recipe you need one. This granny smith apple pie recipe is a keeper all year round. We’ll show you how to make apple pie. This a simple apple pie recipe that anyone can make. No taking hours to soak your apples. The apple pie filling turns out perfectly. The combination of sweet and tart and flakey goodness is perfection. Just look at it!

For this simple apple pie recipe you can make your own flaky crust (we love Stef’s pie crust recipe) or buy a double pie crust if you want. We love the homemade crust and it’s really quick to make!

The best apple pie recipe has a top crust. You can make them with fancy cutouts or just leave them plain. Isn’t that little apple pie cutout adorable? If you have more than one pie on the counter it’s an easy way to identify which one has the apple pie filling.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: flaky homemade pie crust with succulent and delicious granny smith apple pie filling
• Main Ingredients: apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, butter, spices, pie crust
• Cooking Method: oven baked
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes prep time, 45 minutes cook time
• Pairs well with: vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
• Diets: vegetarian
• Special Equipment Needed: pie pan, pastry blender, apple slicer

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this best apple pie recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this classic apple pie recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Best Apple Pie Ingredients

• 6 cups apple slices (Granny Smith or Pippin)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ – ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• dash salt
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 unbaked pie crusts

Variations and Substitutions

Apples: We love using granny smith apples, however, if you like using a different type of apple make sure to pick tart apples. Moreover, you can also use a combination of apples. You can find more detailed information on how to pick the best apples below.

Sugar: We use granulated sugar in this pie. If you prefer, you can use a combination of brown and white sugar.

Spices: Substitute homemade apple pie spice mix for cinnamon and nutmeg.

Lemon: You’ll need a little lemon juice to prevent the apples from turning brown. Fresh or bottled is fine.

Possible Variations:

• Carmel Apple Pie: Drizzle a little caramel over the finished pie. Yum!
• Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust: Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter onto your rectangular shaped rolled out pie crust then distribute half your cinnamon and sugar on top (you’ll do this for 2 pie crusts). Next, roll the dough into a log shape, Pinch the ends to seal it up then wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. Next, slice each log into ½”-thick rounds. Then flour the rolling surface and arrange the cinnamon roll rounds into a tight circle. Lightly flour and roll it out to a round pie crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Cranberry Apple Pie: Omit come apple and add 2 cups of cranberries to your apple pie filling.
• Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie: If you love cheese and apples try this cheddar crust with your apple pie filling.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this perfect apple pie recipe with granny smith apples, try our Spiked Apple Cider. A warm, spiced spiked apple cider with hints of orange, cinnamon, anise, and cranberries spiked with the subtle sweetness of Tuaca.

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Pastry Blender — We love using this pastry blender to work butter into flour and sugar. Works quick and keeps the mess to a minimum.

Apple Slicer – We love this easy to use apple slicer, because it makes cutting up apples for fruit salad, apple pies or apple crisps so much quicker.

Pie Plate – This recipe requires a 9-inch pie plate. We love using this pie pan, because it comes with a lid for easy storage and transportation of pies. Moreover, it is also freezer safe, in case you are planning on freezing your pie.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook this easy apple pie recipe in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Firstly, peel, remove cores, and slice the apples. Then squeeze lemon juice over the apples and toss to prevent browning. Afterwards preheat oven to 425°F and prepare one unbaked pie crust by rolling and fitting it into a 9″ pie dish.

MAKE APPLE PIE FILLING: In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the apples and toss to combine well.

ASSEMBLE PIE: Afterward pour apple mixture into the prepared pie pan lined with the unbaked bottom crust. Then cut butter into small pieces and place over the top of the apple mixture.

COVER PIE: With a rolling pin, roll out second piece of pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Then center it over the top of the pie. Seal top and bottom crusts together around the edges. Then sprinkle the top crust with additional sugar, if desired. Cut slits with a sharp knife (or a cute shape) into the top of the pie to allow the steam to escape while cooking.

BAKE: Then bake the double-crust pie for 40-50 minutes on the middle oven rack, until the apple filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Protect the crusts of the pie with strips of aluminum foil to prevent them from over-browning.

SERVE: Allow pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. We love Andrea’s no-churn vanilla bean ice cream.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love homemade apple pie with ice cream then you’ll love Andrea’s Apple Pie Ice Cream. This rich and creamy apple pie ice cream recipe can be made with an ice cream maker or without as a no-churn ice cream.

How To Choose Apple For A Simple Apple Pie Recipe

Baking apples are often different than the apples you’d choose to eat. We love the Granny Smith apple pie because of the apple’s tartness. They hold up well after baking, which is important. We love the Pippin apple for the same reason. It’s firmness makes it perfect for baking. It’s highly aromatic, rich flavor is just what you want in a pie.

If you want something a little sweeter, try the Honeycrisp apple. It is extra crisp and holds up well after baking, too. I also love baking with the Golden Delicious apple. It’s sweet and bakes well but will become a little softer than some other varieties when baked.

Stef says….

Another one of my favorite apple desserts is Apple Bread Pudding. Each bite is warm, chewy, and melt in your mouth delicious.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best apple pie recipe.

• Tip: Use slightly sweet and tart apples such as granny smith or pippin.
• Tip: Make your own apple pie crust. It doesn’t take long to make a quick pie crust recipe, but it makes all the difference when it comes to flakiness and flavor.
• Tip: Don’t let the top of your pie brown too fast. Cover the top edge with aluminum foil, to keep the crust from catching.

More Apple Recipes

When apple season rolls around and farmers markets are bursting with juicy apples we love turning them into perfect autumn desserts. Here are some of our best apple recipes:

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  Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats

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  Apple Pie Bars

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  Apple and Blackberry Crumble

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  Handmade Apple Turnover Recipe

More Fruit Pie Recipes

Another one of our dessert favorites during the summer months are fruity hand pies. These classic American treats combine a sweet and flaky crust with a flavorful and juicy fruit filling. 

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  Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies

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  Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies

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  Peach Hand Pies

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  Raspberry Hand Pies

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store apple pie leftovers tightly wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The FDA will tell you that it will last 3-4 days but for the best taste you’ll want to eat it within 2 days.

Freeze: Once your pie is completely cool, double wrap in aluminum foil or store in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Label then freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: The best way to thaw apple pie is in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, you can keep it on the counter for a couple of hours.

How To Reheat

In case you prefer eating homemade apple pie warm, pop it in the microwave for a couple of seconds.

Common Questions

How do you make apple pie healthier?

We’re firm believers in just eating smaller portions rather than sacrificing taste. But if you must, use less sugar or a sugar substitute and omit the butter.

How to make apple pie gluten free?

I love a good gluten free flour mix as a substitute for all purpose flour. I usually Use Cup 4 Cup or King Arthur’s brands of gluten free flour mix. Sometimes a dessert needs more than that to make the gluten free version work well. Try this gluten free pie crust recipe (or buy a gluten free crust) and substitute your gluten free flour for the flour in this recipe.

How to make apple pie vegan/dairy free?

Use Stef’s oil pie crust recipe. Then substitute your favorite butter alternative for the 2 tablespoons required in the apple pie filling recipe.

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Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipe

Classic apple pie recipe with the perfect balance of tart apples and a sweet filling in a sugar-sprinkled crust. Make this delicious apple pie dessert to accompany any meal.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple pie recipe, granny smith apple pie, homemade apple pie recipe, perfect apple pie

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 309kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• pie plate
• apple slicer
• mixing bowl
• knife and cutting board
• Rolling Pin

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced apples Granny Smith or Pippin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½-¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• dash salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 unbaked pie crusts

Instructions

• Peel, remove cores, and slice the apples.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare one unbaked pie crust by rolling and fitting it into a 9" pie plate.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the apples and toss to prevent browning.
• Add sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the apples and toss to combine well.
• Pour apple mixture into a prepared, unbaked pie crust.
• Cut butter into small pieces and place over the top of the apple mixture.
• Roll out second unbaked pie crust and center over the top of the pie. Seal top and bottom crusts together around the edges.
• Sprinkle the top of the pie with additional sugar, if desired. Cut slits (or a cute shape) into the top of the pie to allow the steam to escape while cooking.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the pie is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Protect the crusts of the pie with strips of aluminum foil to prevent them from over-browning.
• Allow pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Follow these tips to make the best apple pie recipe:

• Use slightly sweet and tart apples such as granny smith or pippin.
• Make your own apple pie crust. It doesn’t take long to make a quick pie crust recipe, but it makes all the difference when it comes to flakiness and flavor.
• Don’t let the top of your pie brown too fast. Cover the top edge with aluminum foil, to keep the crust from catching.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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What is Apple Pie Spice?

Traditionally, apple pie spice is a blend of warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom. Even though it is called apple PIE spice, you can use it in many other dishes besides apple pie filling. Apple spice tastes great in apple turnovers, fried apples, apple bread pudding or apple muffins.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: fragrant spice blend that takes all your favorite fall and apple desserts to the next level
• Main Ingredients: cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cardamom
• Cooking Method: no bake
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
• Pairs well with: apple pie, apple cider, apple turnovers, apple crisps or any other apple dessert
• Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan
• Special Equipment Needed: small bowl, small whisk

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this homemade apple pie spice recipe, try adding it to our amazing Fall Fruit Salad. This colorful fruit salad is full of apples and citrus flavors. A homemade dressing adds sweetness and warm fall spices.

Instructions

This section shows how to make apple pie seasoning, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love scrumptious apple desserts then you’ll love our Apple and Blackberry Crumble. It’s a delicious sweet and tart dessert with a crumble topping.

How To Store

Room Temperature: In case you are not using your own apple pie spice substitute right away, store your own spice blend in an airtight container, ziploc bag, spice jar or other tightly sealed container until ready to use. We recommend keeping your own blend of apple pie seasoning in a dry place such as a spice rack or a dark place such as a spice cabinet. If the spices you used for this recipe were fresh, the apple pie spice blend will last for up to 2 years.

Common Questions

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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe

Perfect spice blend that comes together in a minute and tastes great with all your favorite apple recipes.

Course recipe staple

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword apple pie seasoning, apple pie spice recipe, apple pie spice substitute, substitute apple pie spice

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• small mixing bowl
• small whisk

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  
• Whisk together until evenly combined. Then use immediately or store in an airtight container.
  

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What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Traditionally, pumpkin spice is a blend of warm fall spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Even though it is called pumpkin PIE spice, you can use it in many other dishes besides pumpkin pie filling, and even drinks. Pumpkin spice tastes great in cookies, quick breads, pancakes, cheesecake and pumpkin muffins. Moreover, you can use this delicious spice to flavor your morning coffee, pumpkin spice lattes as well as pumpkin granola.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: delicious spice blend that takes all your favorite fall and pumpkin desserts to the next level
• Main Ingredients: cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground allspice
• Cooking Method: no bake
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
• Pairs well with: traditional pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cake or any other pumpkin spice treats
• Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan
• Special Equipment Needed: mixing bowl, small whisk

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this fragrant pumpkin pie spice recipe, try our amazing Pumpkin Pie Bars. With a cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin and yellow cake mix recipe it’s easy to make and not your average pumpkin cake recipe.

Instructions

This section shows how to make substitute pumpkin pie spice, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love everything pumpkin then you’ll love our delicious Pumpkin Bread. This wonderfully light and moist pumpkin bread is the perfect fall dessert and comes together in only 15 minutes.

How To Store

Room Temperature: In case you are not using your pumpkin spice substitute right away, store your own spice blend in an airtight container, ziploc bag, spice jar or other tightly sealed container until ready to use. We recommend keeping your own blend of pumpkin spice in a dry place such as a spice rack or a dark place such as a spice cabinet. If the spices you used for this recipe were fresh, the pumpkin pie spice blend will last for up to 2 years.

Common Questions

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How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Amazingly flavorful spice blend that comes together in less than 5 minutes and tastes great with all your favorite pumpkin recipes.

Course recipe staple

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword homemade pumpkin pie spice, how to make pumpkin spice, pumpkin pie spice recipe, pumpkin pie spice substitute, substitute pumpkin pie spice

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 7 teaspoons

Calories 7kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• whisk

Ingredients

• 1½ tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  
• Whisk together until evenly combined. Then use immediately or store in an airtight container.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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