This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. All opinions are 100% mine.Are you watching the Academy Awards on Sunday? I may be in and out of the room making dinner and chasing the Things, but I’m for sure checking out all the red carpet fashions. It’s my favorite part of any awards show. Except Spike’s Guys Choice Awards, that’s just a great show in itself.
I was thrilled to find out about a Toast to the Red Carpet – LIVE, presented by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! on Facebook this Sunday from 3:00 to 4:30 PST. That means I can see all the red carpet looks before they’re on TV. I like being an early bird like that. Toast to the Red Carpet will feature Hollywood stars giving insider access and dishing on red carpet fashion. Better yet, there is also going to be a culinary and entertaining expert who will be sharing and preparing Best Picture-themed recipes for your own Oscar Party. I know who it is and I hope you’ll stop by to find out too. {Top Chef fans won’t be disappointed!}
I couldn’t be happier, fashion and food all in one place?!? Yes please!
Now I’m not up to date on my movies. I haven’t been to the theater since I don’t know when. Really, I don’t remember the last time we were at the movies. So the only Best Picture nominees I had heard of were Moneyball {hello, Brad Pitt!} and The Help. When I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter asked me to share a Best Picture themed recipe with my lovely readers, I thought, “Southern Food, duh.” But then I looked up the other Best Picture nominees. I had a recipe I was sitting on and I was craving cheesecake, so The Artist got my vote…for dessert anyway.
So here’s my dessert recipe for your Oscar party, Black and White Cheesecake Bars. These bars would go great with almost any party theme. Yes, The Artist is in black and white, but almost every guy in attendance will have a tux {see: black and white} on and that means you have no reason not to make these yummies.
To help get your party going, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter is giving away a tub of their spread to one lucky reader to help you get your cheesecake bake on. And to make your party a little more festive, I’m throwing in a set of 4 star wine glass charms because everyone should feel like a star some times.
Oh and here’s a ballot so your guests can all vote for their favorite in each category and everyone can see who picks the most right.
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! (or real unsalted butter)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (1 pack of crackers)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 – 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Stir ¾ of the chocolate unto the graham cracker crumbs, being sure to coat all the crumbs. Return remaining chocolate (in bowl) to double-boiler to keep the chocolate loose.
- Press the chocolate-crumb mixture into an ungreased 9” x 13” baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour over the crust and spread evenly.
- Dollop remaining chocolate around batter. Using a knife or spatula, cut through chocolate and swirl it around the dish. Repeat until desired swirl is reached. DO NOT over mix, the batter will turn brown.
- Bake until beginning to brown 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.
- Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours. Cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.
Found you on the blog hop, I did a Oscar party last week and did the expected chocolate chess pie but I have some great cocktail recipes to, hope you'll visit, http://missinformationblog.com
I saw your Oscar Party post and thought it was great.
I've never had Chess Pie, but I've heard about it for years. Chocolate Chess Pie could be the motivation I need to make it finally. Thanks for stopping by!
Yum! These look delicious! Can't wait to try them. Stopping by from mscandmisse.blogspot.com
these sound so good, and I like that they are not too thick!
Delicious! I love cheesecake bars. Thanks for sharing them on Crazy Sweet Tuesday.
These look amazing!!! Thanks for linking them up with Six Sister's Stuff. Hope to see you again next week!
- The Sisters
Yum! I love how you were inspired! These look tasty!