Make Your Summer Gatherings More Memorable with These Sweet Treats

Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals

At Maddalena's Cheesecake, we thoroughly savor each season that our region provides, but there is something so special about summer. Graduations, July 4th, barbecues, festivals, family reunions, and company picnics are just some of the gatherings that our cheesecakes and other specialty desserts help to make more memorable. Here are some of our most popular sweet treats to enjoy:

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Chookies


Our cheesecake cookies, which we call chookies, are ideal for summer celebrations. We perfectly pipe our original cheesecake recipe between two chocolate chip graham-style cookies to create this specialty dessert. Also, when frozen, you can enjoy this sweet treat just like an ice cream sandwich. By the way, this dessert of ours became world-famous after being featured on the Food Network's Great American Food Finds.

Cheesecake on a Stick

From birthday celebrations to graduation parties, our cheesecake on a stick helps to make special occasions extra festive and fun. We sell a DIY kit at our storefront market that includes the supplies needed to make this delicious dessert. We can even custom blend sprinkle mixes to match school colors. It is definitely a fun activity for all ages!


Apple Crumb Pie

Want to offer a delicious dessert during backyard barbecues this summer? If so, our award-winning apple crumb pie is a crowd-pleaser. Each pie is perfectly layered with Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet, buttery crumb that adds extra flavor and texture to this delicious dessert. When we take our dessert truck on the road, we make an apple pie à la mode (see recipe below) with our apple crumb pie. Yes, this decadent dessert is an all-time favorite during festivals, corporate gatherings, and private events.


Berry-Topped Cheesecakes

Nothing screams summer like fresh, local berries. From blueberries to raspberries, Janet is always busy decorating our cheesecakes with these seasonal fruits that perfectly add a pop of color, flavor, and texture to our creamy desserts. These custom cakes are usually requested for summer weddings and other special occasions. 

A banana covered in chocolate and coconut on a stick

As you can see, there are quite a few ways that we can add a layer of fun and flavor to your summer events to make them more memorable. Just a reminder that our dessert truck is a sweet addition to larger gatherings. Please visit our website for more details on the different packages that we offer.


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Maddalena's Apple Pie à la Mode


To start, you will need our apple crumb pie, your favorite vanilla ice cream, and a decadent caramel sauce. When you are ready to serve, warm up our apple crumb pie and line up small bowls. From there, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each dish, then a serving of our apple crumb pie overtop. Finish this sweet masterpiece with a caramel drizzle and strawberry accent.

By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals July 9, 2026
There are many ways to enjoy our BBQ pulled pork, but we decided to put together a simple recipe to show you how to make a grilled cheese with this prepared food that we sell at our Home of Deliciousness. Enjoy! Ingredients: 8 slices of sourdough bread 1 container of our BBQ pulled pork Extra BBQ sauce 8 slices of sharp cheddar cheese 4 slices of smoked gouda cheese 4-5 tablespoons softened butter Instructions: Follow directions on packaging to heat up BBQ pulled pork. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean cookie sheet or large plate. Assemble each sandwich by layering 1 slice of cheddar, a generous portion of BBQ pulled pork, 1 slice of smoked gouda, and 1 more slice of cheddar. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward. In a large skillet griddle the sandwiches over medium heat. You want to cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is a nice golden hue and the cheese is melted. Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice in half. Serve this tasty sandwich with coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce. This hearty sandwich makes a tasty summer dish for lunch or dinner. By the way, our spring berry ice cream or key lime pie will add a refreshing element to this meal.
Dessert plate with crepe rolls, berries, and pink ice cream on a wooden table
By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals July 2, 2026
Our homemade biscotti is traditionally enjoyed with coffee, but since this twice-baked cookie is so versatile, we often share the following serving ideas with customers: Serve with Ice Cream Biscotti is a perfect accompaniment to ice cream. Use it as an edible spoon or crumble it into bite-sized pieces and generously sprinkle it over your favorite flavor. We are currently selling cheesecake ice creams at our market that pair deliciously with this crisp creation. Our homemade biscotti is traditionally enjoyed with coffee, but since this twice-baked cookie is so versatile, we often share the following serving ideas with customers: Create a Dessert Board Arrange biscotti on a board with seasonal fruits and an array of cheesecake slices. This scrumptious smorgasbord of treats will make dessert more decadent and memorable for any occasion. Dip into Cool Beverages Serve biscotti with milkshakes, smoothies, or frozen coffee. This hearty baked good adds a much-welcomed layer of flavor and texture when dipped into these cool beverages. Make a Yogurt Parfait Break biscotti into small pieces and layer them with Greek yogurt and fresh berries. The biscotti adds a crunch similar to granola but will add an unexpected level of pizzazz to breakfast or dessert.  Are you ready to savor our homemade biscotti beyond the coffee cup? The sweet combinations mentioned above clearly demonstrate the versatility of this twice-baked cookie. Which one will you try first?
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By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals January 12, 2024
We reached out to our friends at Old York Cellars to help us create some cheesecake and wine pairings that will definitely take our award-winning desserts to the next level. With Valentine’s Day soon approaching, cheesecake and wine, a perfect duo, will fully entertain the senses as well as make this romantic holiday extra sweet. Whether you enjoy dry, semi-sweet, or sweet wines, here are some delightful pairings to explore.
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By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals January 12, 2024
Spring has finally arrived! After a long winter, we are ready for a season of celebrations to enjoy with family and friends. As you know, one of the key components of any memorable gathering is the menu. At Maddalena’s Cheesecake, we are always looking for ways to help make special occasions extra sweet and festive.
A cheesecake with strawberries and whipped cream on top
By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals January 12, 2024
Want to thank your volunteers for a job well done? Would you like to surprise your top customers with a special gift? How about adding a nice touch to your next employee appreciation event? Well, look no further! You will find that our corporate gifts are a sweet way to show others how much you appreciate them. No matter your industry, developing a recognition plan for volunteers, employees, or customers is a proactive measure to carry out ongoing appreciation for these very important people who mean so much to your organization or business. Taking the time to coordinate these special acknowledgements provides many benefits, like enhancing brand awareness and engagement.
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By Maddalena's CheeseCake, Sweets, & Gourmet Oven Ready Meals January 12, 2024
Are you looking for a unique and effective approach to raising awareness and funds for your nonprofit or organization? Well, our cheesecake fundraisers, which are offered five times a year, are a fun and exciting way for your staff and volunteers to support your fundraising efforts. At Maddalena’s Cheesecake, we help to make this process a “piece of cake” for nonprofits, church groups, sports teams, schools, cheerleading squads, etc. Here are some highlights: Your staff and volunteers will enjoy selling a delicious product that their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers will LOVE. We offer you fundraising strategies that will help you reach your target goal. Our wonderful selection of cheesecakes, some of which are gluten-free, helps to expand your reach. Our award-winning apple crumb pie is an option for pie lovers. You will find that our cheesecake fundraisers will help your nonprofit or organization coordinate a fundraising event that provides many benefits as well as establishes a memorable experience for your staff, volunteers, and supporters. Click here for more information .