Plantains and Cream Cheese Dip #EasySnacks

plantain cream cheese dipWithout a doubt this is a new kind of dip the will pull your socks off.
OH! yes this is deliciously amazing, and so different of anything you ever try before, perfect for a party, delicious as a snack and even as a spread for a sandwich.
This dip made with ripe plantains is sweet, tangy and oh so good, you won’t believe it.
This will be your go to dip for any occasion and am sure your guest will love it too.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 very ripe plantain (I prefer the ones super black)
  • 1 8-ounces package of cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut the ends of the plantains, then cut it in 3, don’t peel the skin, place the pieces in a pot with water and cook for 10 minutes, we are cooking it this way so it can be soft and more sweet.
  2. After is cook, peel the skin and place in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients, process until well combine and presto, is ready.
  3. Serve with pretzels, chips or tortilla chips, the saltiness and the sweet of the dip taste amazing.

This recipe makes 1 bowl of dip.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Sesame Croissants #EasySnacks

Sesame CroissantsOk let me tell you a little bit about this croissants, my daughter is a #1 fan of them and she is always asking me to make croissants for her every single day, so one day I went shopping and found a box with 5 cans of pillsbury crescents roll, amazing. Well, since that day I bean making all kinds of fillings and shapes with this rolls.
And is great for an easy afternoon snack.
This recipe in particular is her favorite and I super happy to share it with you, I know it is not a from scratch recipe but on an every day basis we don’t have time to make the dough and wait.
I hope you like and don’t forget to leave me a comment after you make it.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can Pillsbury crescents rolls
  • 16 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Open the can and separate the croissants, brush melted butter on both sides and sprinkle the sesame seed, one tablespoon on each side, form the croissants.
  3. Place on a baking tray and bake for 11 minutes.
  4. Let it cool and enjoy.

Yields 8 rolls.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 11 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy