 Wind & Willow products are outstanding on their own, but they also serve as a base for many terrific recipes. Each month we will feature some of our favorites. Our Caramel Apple Cheeseball is as much a fall tradition as hayrides and bonfires. As soon as the first brisk air blows through, it's time to pack the pantry with this Harvest time favorite! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caramel Apple Cheesecake: A light and creamy version of a family favorite! INGREDIENTS: 1 Wind & Willow Caramel Apple Cheeseball 1 can prepared apple pie filling 1 8oz cream cheese 8 oz prepared whipped topping 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust 1 jar caramel ice cream topping DIRECTIONS: Combine Caramel Apple Mix with cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour approximately 3/4 of the apple pie filling into prepared crust. Drizzle with 1/2 of the caramel ice cream topping. Top with cream cheese mixture. Garnish top with remaining pie filling, drizzle with Caramel ice cream topping and sprinkle top with graham topping packet. Refrigerate until ready to serve. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good morning apples: a healthy way to start your day that's also quick and easy! INGREDIENTS: 1 Package: Wind & Willow Apple Carmel Cheeseball Mix 1 8oz cream cheese 1/4 cup butter or margarine Fresh Apples DIRECTIONS: Simply combine Caramel Apple Mix with cream cheese and butter and mix until smooth. Spoon onto individual breakfast plates and sprinkle with Graham packet if desired. Serve with apple slices. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harvest Dessert Pizza: A fun dessert to bring out the kid in you! INGREDIENTS: 1 Package Wind & Willow Carmel Apple Cheeseball 1 8oz cream cheese 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine Carmel Ice Cream topping Fresh Apples Refrigerated Cookie Dough DIRECTIONS: Spread refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a pizza pan and bake until lightly brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Combine Caramel Apple Mix with cream cheese and butter and mix until smooth. Spread on baked and cooled cookie crust. Top with apple slices. Use several different varieties to add color. (tip: to preserve color dip apple slices in lemon juice or brush with flavored gelatin) If desired, sprinkle with pecan pieces. Drizzle pizza with caramel ice cream topping. Sprinkle top with graham topping packet. Cut into pizza slices and serve! Alternatives: You can always add other fruits or nuts. You may want to throw a few candy corn pieces or other candy pieces on to add color! | 
