Be a Hero with Quick & Easy Dessert Recipe Ideas using Smart & Final First Street Bakery Items #ChooseSmart

Since Big G is usually in charge of the barbecue items, I get to prepare the side dishes. My husband always works so hard for our family, I wanted to prepare some nice treats that were quick to whip up so that could be more time to spend together. While shopping for our other items, I decided to check out the Smart & Final First Street Bakery items to see what I could whip up with them, and I found a few simple items that I could make extraordinary. Once the kids saw what I had in mind to whip up for this little occasion, I definitely became the “hero” of the day. They were so excited to see how just a few little touches on these bakery items can make such a memorable dish for a fun afternoon barbecue! I quickly informed them that they were for the real hero of the family, Daddy! He sure enjoyed these treats too, his favorite were the S’Mores Pound Cake. Our littlest ones enjoyed the fun White Chocolate Drizzled Toasted Loafs. They were the perfect size for their little hands, and what little kid doesn’t love sprinkles?

The S’Mores Pound Cake definitely has the taste of S’Mores, but since it’s on pound cake it gives almost a cookie feel to it. As far as the White Chocolate Toasted Loafs, they were so cute and sweet, but not overpowering. If I ever plan another coffee party I will definitely serve these then. Both recipes were fun and extremely quick to put together. They definitely made me the hero for the night with my family, a title I’ll most gladly accept anytime!

• 1 First Street Bakery Vanilla Pound Cake, cut into slices
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup crushed pretzels

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

With a serrated knife, slice the pound cake into about 16 thin slices.

Lay in large casserole dish (I had to use two), then cover tops of bread slices with the chocolate chips.

Then cover evenly with the marshmallows.

Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until tops of marshmallows are toasted. Immediately sprinkle with crushed pretzels right after removing from the oven.

Let cool, then slice through the marshmallows and serve.

Enjoy!

• 1 First Street Bakery Sliced Vanilla Loaf Cake
• cinnamon sugar
• 2 white chocolate baking squares
• sprinkles

Cut edges off each loaf, creating a square.

Toast the squares once, just until toasted.

Slice each square into 3-4 long slices, then place on wax paper and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Melt white chocolate baking squares (I placed in a microwave safe dish for 10-15 seconds at a time and stirring between each heating session. Continue until smooth and melted.)

Drizzle white chocolate over the toasted pieces on wax paper.

Sprinkle with whatever colored sprinkles your heart desires.

Set aside to cool and let white chocolate settle.

Serve with your meal.

Enjoy!