Easy Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts

Indulging in a delightful dessert doesn't have to be a complex task. These easy mini blueberry cheesecake tarts are the perfect solution for satisfying your sweet cravings without spending hours in the kitchen. 

With the vibrant berry taste of frozen and fresh blueberries  paired with the creamy texture of cheesecake, these treats are an exquisite fusion of flavours.

Why Use Premade Sweet Shortcake Tart Bases?

One of the best secrets to making this dessert easy and effortless is using premade sweet sweet shortcake tart bases. These little gems cut down on preparation time and allow you to focus on the fun part - creating the creamy cream cheese berry filling.!

Simply fill each tart base with your homemade cheesecake mixture and top with fresh blueberries. 

Using pre-made tart cases saves time, and ensures a perfect crust every time, freeing you from the worry and time required to bake them.

When you need a dessert in a hurry, or a platter for a function these Easy Mini Blueberry Tarts are your answer.

They taste amazing.

They look stunning.

Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts

Ingredients

 12 premade sweet shortcake tart cases

 1 cup of cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk

1/3 cup of soft butter

 2 Tablespoons of powdered icing sugar

1/3 cup frozen blueberries

 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon or orange juice

1/3 cup fresh blueberries for topping

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, use electric beaters, to beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk until creamy and thick.

2. Then add the frozen blueberries and beat again for one minute until the purple from the berries colours the mixture.

3. Spoon the thick cheesecake mixture into each tart base.

4. Top with fresh blueberries and sieve more powdered icing sugar over the tarts.

5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Benefits of Fresh Blueberries

Beyond their delightful flavour, blueberries come packed with nutritional benefits. They are known as "brain food," blueberries and are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which can support cognitive function.

Incorporating blueberries into your diet can be a delicious way to boost your brain health and support your overall well-being.

They are also a superb addition to a smoothie health drink.

Decorate The Platter

  For a special occasion, decorate the platter with fresh flowers.

I used blue Lobelia sprigs from my garden.

Printable recipe is HERE.

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St Patrick's Day Home Decor Decorating

Our project today is to make the final two things for our St Patrick's day decor and create the mini vignette.

Over the past week, for St Patrick's Day, we have created:

A Beaded Garland

A Shamrock Art Frame

Today, we are crafting a flower vase by upcycling a tin can,

and making a mini pot of gold.

TO MAKE:

Beaded Can Vase

     

Can

Gold spray paint

Wire

Beads

Glue Gun

Fresh flowers and greenery or artificial

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Spray paint the can gold.

Leave to dry.

Cut wire to fit around the can leaving enough extra to twist and tighten the two ends.

Thread the beads onto the wire.

Use the hot glue to position the centre bead. 

Put several dobs of glue around the can centre to hold the beads in place.

Carefully twist the wire ends together at the back of the can.

Fill with water and add fresh or artificial flowers of your choice.

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Mini Pot of Gold

 Small glass pot without lid

(I used a honey taste test pot)

Gold spray paint

A gold gauze jewellery bag

Gold chains and jewellery bits

(I had the broken ones in my stash, but you could buy cheap Dollar Store gold jewellery)

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Spray paint jar gold.

When the paint is dry, push the gold gauze bag into the pot.

Then take your chosen gold jewellery pieces and drape them over the gauze.

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Now it is time to put all the St Patrick's Day elements together into one decor vignette.

The base of the St Patrick's vignette is a round rattan place mat.

I used a small wood slice to place under the can vase.

And filled it with golden, yellow and orange flowers, with sprays of foliage.

Then added the shamrock art frame, the little pot of gold and the beaded lucky garland.

The end result is a stylish St Patrick's Day mini vignette. 

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St Patrick's Day Shamrock Art Frame

 We are still crafting our St Patrick's Day Vignette for Mia Bella Passions decor.

Today we are creating a picture board using a wood block frame and a shamrock themed image.

There are five different images that you can choose from.

Just save and print from your computer onto plain white paper.

Or photographic paper if you prefer a brighter colour palette.

The Shamrock Art Frame

You'll need:

A wood block panel - size 15 x 15cm (6 x 6  inch)

Gold acrylic paint

Paintbrush

The printed image of your choice

Pencil

Scissors 

Mod podge glue

To Make:

Place the panel onto the wrong side of the printed image.

Outline with pencil or thin marker pen.

Cut the shape.

Paint the outside edges of the box frame with gold acrylic paint.

Once dry, cover the front of the frame with glue.

Carefully align the cut image and press onto the front of the frame.

And that is it.

A lovely box board shamrock picture to add to your St Patrick's Day decor.

In our next blog post, we will create a gold beaded vase upcycling a tin and make a cute miniature pot of gold. 

Then we will combine all our crafted elements to create a lovely St Patrick's Day Vignette for Mia Bella Passions decor.

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St Patricks Day Coconut Ice Sweets

Ok - I am fooling with Y'all a little....

this is an unbaked ordinary coconut ice,

sweet...delicious...

and 'Oh so simple' to make.

The Irish bit is just the fact that it has Leprechaun green colouring added 

to one layer instead of the standard pink colouring!

All you need are four ingredients.

Sweetened condensed milk.

Powdered icing sugar

Dessicated coconut

And green food colouring.

St Patrick's Day Coconut Ice

250 gram (3/4 US cup) can of sweetened condensed milk

200 grams (1 and 3/5 US cups) fine dessicated coconut

250 grams (2 and 1/4 US cups) powdered icing sugar

Green food colouring

Extra Powdered icing sugar for rolling and shaping.

1. Using a wooden spoon, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and powdered icing sugar in a large bowl.

The mixture will be very stiff. Work the coconut into the mixture until well combined.

Don't be tempted to add liquid of any sort.  

A little muscle power is required, or just pop the mixture into an electric mixer and let that do the hard work. 

2. Split the mixture into two even lots.

Knead a few drops of green food colouring into one half of the mixture.

Dust a clean benchtop or board with more powdered icing sugar. Shape each half separately into a rectangle shape.

Place the green layer on top of the white layer.

Roll with a rolling pin to gently press the two together, reshaping with your hands until it is about 3cm thick.  Place on a parchment lined tray and leave uncovered overnight to set.

Cut into squares with a sharp knife.

This coconut Ice will keep for one month in an airtight container in the pantry.

Feel free to save and use these images for scrapbooking and cards.

Pop over HERE for the printable recipe.

There's nothing more perfect 
than a sweet treat to share on 
St Patrick's Day!

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St Patrick's Day Beaded Garland

St. Patrick's Day is a special occasion that many look forward to each year, filled with a vibrant spirit, festivities, and a joyful atmosphere. One delightful way to immerse yourself in the spirit of St Patrick's Day is to create creative and crafty decorations that will add a touch of charm and a bit of luck to your home.

  So let's get crafty this St. Patrick's Day: And create a 'Lucky Beaded Garland' with a Tassel!

What You'll Need:

· Green, gold, and white beads (choose from acrylic, wood, or glass in different textures, sizes and finishes)

Green, gold and white paint, if you prefer to hand paint wooden beads.

· Thin strong wire (46 inches/ 117cm in length)

· Scissors 

· A card tag and letter stickers to spell out fun words like 'Lucky' 

Or you can use the Lucky word fonts.

· twine for crafting the tassel

(you can add some thin ribbon too if you like).

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare wire and start beading

Make a U at one end of the wire, and proceed threading the beads in a pattern you like. 

Then bend the wire end into a second U.

Set aside.

I handpainted my wooden beads with green, gold and white paint.

                       

Step 2: Create the Tassel

Wind twine around your hand about 15 times, and slip it off. 

Tie one end tightly with a thin ribbon to make the top of the tassel. 

Cut the bottom loops and trim the tassel ends.

    

       

Step 3: Attach the Tassel

Carefully unbend one of the U loops on the bead wire.

 Attach the tassel you've just crafted to one end of the wire.

Step 4: Make and attach the Lucky Tag.

Use a Dollar store green card gift tag. 

Stick the letters L.U.C.K.Y to it, using small font stickers.

Or save and print the fonts, choose one to cut out and glue on to the tag.

Step 6: Place in your home decor and enjoy!

Your lucky beaded garland is now complete!  

Whether draped across a mantel, adorning a door frame, or used as a cheerful centerpiece on a table, coffee table, or sideboard. this garland will sprinkle some delightful charm throughout your home this St. Patrick's Day. 

💚

 Wishing you a joyful St. Patrick's Day filled with luck, laughter, and a sense of connection that lasts long after the decorations come down!

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