The First Sweetest Day In History Took Place In October Of 1921 In Cleveland, Ohio. Organized By A Committee Of Candymakers, All Sorts Of Candies Were Delivered To Poor People Throughout The City To Put Forth The Message That That October Saturday Was The "sweetest Day Of The Year." Having Evolved Since Then, People Today Celebrate This United States Holiday With Greeting Cards, Flowers, Candy Of Course, And All Sorts Of Sweet Recipes.So Why Not Bake Up Some Treats In Honor Of Your Loved Ones This Holiday? Here's A List Of The Sweetest Sweetest Day Treats On Recipe4Living To Help You Out:Strawberry Cream PieFrench KissesGiant Cherry Heart DessertChocolate Raspberry Crumb BarsPink PerfectionChocolate Mousse Falling-in-Love PieStrawberry Baked Meringue SundaeBerry Lite MoussePink Peppermint PieRaspberry Swirl CheesecakeStrawberry Cream PieThis Is An Easy Pie To Whip Up With Fabulous Results. Make Sure To Use Fresh Strawberries For That Special Summer Flavor.Ingredients8 Oz. Cream Cheese14 C. Sugar12 Tsp. VanillaDash Nutmeg1 C. Strawberry Slices1 C. Whipping Cream14 C. Powdered Sugar1 9-inch Chocolate Cookie CrustDirectionsCombine Softened Cream Cheese, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla And Nutmeg, Mixing Well. Mash 34 C. Strawberry Slices, Stir Into Cream Cheese Mixture. Whip Cream With Powdered Sugar, Until Stiff Peaks Form. Fold Into Cream Cheese Mixture, Fold Remaining Strawberries In, Spoon Into Crust. Chill Several Hours Or Overnight. Garnish With Additional Strawberries, If Desired.French KissesThis Dessert Is As Sweet As Its Name.Ingredients3 Egg Whites At Room Temperature18 Tsp. Salt1 C. Sugar2 Drops Red Food Coloring1 Tsp. Almond Extract1 14 C. Shredded CoconutDirectionsPreheat Oven To 300 Degrees. Place The Egg Whites In A Glass Mixing Bowl With Salt. Beat Until The Whites Are Stiff. Slowly Add 1 C. Of Sugar Beating Constantly. Mix In Food Coloring, Almond Extract And Coconut Using A Slow Deliberate Mix To Avoid Deflating The Mixture. Drop The Mixture From A Tsp. Onto A Greased And Well-floured Baking Sheet. Bake About 30 Minutes. Turn Oven Off And Let Kisses Sit In Oven For 1 12 Hours.Giant Cherry Heart DessertLooking For A Perfect Valentine's Day Or Sweetest Day Dessert?Ingredients1 18 Oz. Pkg. Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough18 Oz. Pkg. Cream Cheese1 C. Confectioners' Sugar1 16 Oz. Can Cherry Pie Filling1 8 Oz. Container Frozen Whipped Topping, ThawedDirectionsPreheat Oven To 350 Degrees. Roll The Cookie Dough To " Thick And Form It Into A Heart Shape. Place The Heart Shape On A Cookie Sheet. Bake At 350 Degrees For 10 Minutes, Or Until The Cookie Is Lightly Brown On The Edges. In A Large Mixing Bowl, Mix Cream Cheese With Confectioner's Sugar. Spread The Mixture On Cooled Cookie Dough. Cover With Cherry Pie Filling And Whipped Cream.Yield: 12 ServingsChocolate Raspberry Crumb BarsWhen You Feel Like Getting Fancier, Try This Slightly More Elaborate Bar.Ingredients1 C. (2 Sticks) Butter Or Margarine, Softened2 C. All-purpose Flour12 C. Light Brown Sugar, Packed14 Tsp. Salt2 C. (12 Oz. Package) NESTL TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Divided1 14-oz. Can NESTL Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk12 C. Chopped Nuts, (optional)13 C. Seedless Raspberry JamDirectionsPreheat Oven To 350 Degrees. Grease 13x9-inch Baking Pan. Beat Butter In Large Mixer Bowl Until Creamy. Beat In Flour, Sugar And Salt Until Crumbly. With Floured Fingers, Press 1 34 C. Crumb Mixture Onto Bottom Of Prepared Baking Pan; Reserve Remaining Mixture. Bake For 10-12 Minutes Or Until Edges Are Golden Brown. Combine 1 C. Morsels And Sweetened Condensed Milk In Small, Heavy-duty Saucepan. Warm Over Low Heat, Stirring Until Smooth. Spread Over Hot Crust. Stir Nuts Into Reserved Crumb Mixture; Sprinkle Over Chocolate Filling. Drop Teaspoonfuls Of Raspberry Jam Over Crumb Mixture. Sprinkle With Remaining Morsels. Bake For 25-30 Minutes Or Until Center Is Set. Cool In Pan On Wire Rack.Yield: 3 Dozen BarsPink PerfectionThis Is A Great Dessert For Cherry Lovers!Ingredients1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk1 Can Cherry Pie Filling1 Can Crushed Pineapples, Drained1 C. Pecans, Chopped16 Oz. Cool Whip, Room TemperatureDirectionsMx The Milk, Pineapples, And Pecans Together In A Big Bowl. Add The Cool Whip And Mix Well. Next, Add Cherry Pie Filling And Mix Well And Be Sure The Mixture Is Turning Pink. Let Sitcool For 1 Hour. The Mixture Will Harden.Serving Size: 6Preparation Time: 20 MinutesChocolate Mousse Falling-in-Love PieA Favorite From The Movie Waitress, This Pie Is Supposed To Make Anyone That Eats It Fall In Love.Ingredients9-inch Baked Pastry Shell1 14-oz. Can Condensed Milk (not Evaporated)23 C. Water1 (4 Serving) Pkg. Chocolate Pudding Mix (not Instant)1 1-oz. Square Unsweetened Chocolate2 C. (1 Pt.) Whipping Cream, Stiffly WhippedDirectionsIn Large Saucepan, Combine Condensed Milk, Water And Pudding Mix; Mix Well. Add Chocolate. Over Medium Heat, Cook And Stir Rapidly Until Chocolate Melts And Mixture Thickens. Remove From Heat; Beat Until Smooth. Cool. Chill Thoroughly; Stir. Fold In Whipped Cream. Pour Into Prepared Pastry Shell. Chill 4 Hours Until Set.Serves 8.Strawberry Baked Meringue SundaePretty And Tasty Dessert That Will Get You A Lot Of Oohs And Aahs.Ingredients8 Egg Whites1 12 C. Sugar14-tsp. Salt1 Tsp. Vanilla1 Pint Strawberries, Slicedvanilla Ice CreamDirectionsPlace The Egg Whites And Salt In The Mixer's Bowl. Whip Until It Begins To Thicken. With The Mixer Running, Slowly Add The Sugar And Vanilla. Beat Until Firm. Pre-heat The Oven To 250. Cover A Cookie Sheet With Baker's Parchment Paper. Place Mounds Of Approximately Two Tbs. Of The Mixture A Few Inches Apart. Cook For About 1 Hour (or Until The Meringues Are Firm). Cool. Use Immediately Or Store, Covered, At Room Temperature. Top With Ice Cream And Sliced Strawberries. Makes 4-6Berry Lite MousseNot Just A Light Texture And Dessert But This Is A Healthier Way To Make And To Eat Berry Flavored Mousse.Ingredients1 (4-serving Size) Jell-O Brand Strawberry Flavor - Sugar Free Gelatin34 C. Boiling Water1 C. Ice Cubes1 12 C. Sliced Strawberries34 C. Thawed Cool WhipDirectionsMix Gelatin And Boiling Water In Blender At Low Speed Until Gelatin Is Dissolved, About 30 Seconds. Add Ice; Stir Until Partially Melted. Add Strawberries; Blend Well. Blend In Whipped Topping. Pour Into Dessert Glasses. Chill About 2 Hours. Garnish.Makes 6 Servings.Pink Peppermint PieThis Is A Festive Pie For Many Different Occasions. The Peppermint Extract And Candies Add A Holiday Flair, But The Reddish Color Of The Pie Make It Perfect For Valentine's Day Or Sweetest Day Too!IngredientsGraham Cracker Crust:1 14 C. Graham Cracker Crumbs, About 16 Squares2 Tsp. Sugar14 C. Melted ButterFor Filling:24 Large White Marshmallows12 C. Milk1 Tsp. Vanilla18 Tsp. Salt6 Drops Peppermint Extract6 Drops Red Food Coloring1 C. Chilled Whipping Cream2 Tbs. Crushed Peppermint CandyDirectionsTo Make Crust: Heat Oven To 350 Degrees. Mix Crumbs, Sugar And Butter. Press Mixture Firmly Against Bottom And Sides Of An 8-inch Pie Plate. Bake For 10 Minutes And Cool.To Make Filling: Heat Marshmallows And Milk In Saucepan Over Low Heat, Stirring Constantly, Just Until Marshmallows Have Melted. Remove From Heat And Stir In Vanilla, Salt, Peppermint Extract And Food Coloring. Refrigerate, Stirring Occasionally, Until Mixture Mounds Slightly When Dropped From A Spoon. Beat Whipping Cream In Chilled Bowl Until Stiff. Stir Marshmallow Mixture Until Blended And Fold Into The Whipped Cream. Pour Into Crust, Refrigerate For At Least 12 Hours. Just Before Serving, Sprinkle With Crushed Candy.Yield: 1 8-inch PieRaspberry Swirl CheesecakeA Beautiful Raspberry Swirl Tops The Cake Of This Delicious Dessert.IngredientsCrust:19 Oz. Pkg. Chocolate Wafer Cookies, Finely Crushed14 C. Butter, Melted14 C. Firmly Packed Brown SugarFilling:3 8-oz. Pkg. Cream Cheese, Softened1 C. Sugar1 C. Sour Cream3 Eggs2 Tbs. Lemon Juice3 Tbs. Flour2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract1 12 Oz. Can Raspberry Dessert Filling, StrainedDirectionsPreheat Oven To 325 Degrees. In Medium Bowl, Combine Cookie Crumbs, Butter, And Brown Sugar. Press Firmly On Bottom Of Spring-form 9" Pan With Sides Greased. Lightly Press Cookie Crumbs Into The Sides Of The Pan. In Large Bowl, Beat Cheese Until Fluffy. Beat In Sugar, Sour Cream And Eggs On Low Speed Until Smooth. Add Lemon Juice, Flour And Vanilla And Mix Well. In Medium Bowl, Stir 13 Of The Batter Into Strained Raspberry Filling And Mix Well. Pour Remaining Batter Into Prepared Pan. Using A Spoon, Drop The Raspberry Filling Into The Plain Batter. With Knife, Swirl Filling Into Batter. Bake For One Hour Or Until Center Is Set. Carefully Loosen Top Of Cheesecake From The Edge Of Pan. Cool, Refrigerate Overnight, And Carefully Removes Sides. Garnish As Desired.
