Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth At Home | Struggle Meals

[@Tastemade]

⬇️ RECIPES! Berry Crumble with Homemade Ice Cream Ingredients For the topping: • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup old-fashioned oats • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ½ cup butter, unsalted and cold (cut into ½ inch cubes) • 5 cups assorted berries, fresh or frozen • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 1 lemon, zest and juice • 1 teaspoon kosher salt For the ice cream: • 1 cup half and half • ½ cup whipping cream • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Ice • ½ cup kosher salt Steps 1. Make the crumble 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly, grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. 3. In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Using your hands crumble butter into the mixture, until resembles a coarse meal. Set aside. 4. In a large bowl, add berries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Gently, toss until fully mixed. Next, pour into cast iron skillet. Spread until even, and then sprinkle with crumble topping all over. 5. Bake until topping is golden brown and berries are bubbling, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. 6. Make the ice cream 7. In a quart size resealable bag, add half and half, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Seal tightly. Set aside. 8. In a gallon size bag, add 2 cups ice, and then salt. Place the filled quart size bag into the gallon bag. Seal gallon bag. Shake gallon bag vigorously for 20 minutes. Ice cream will have a soft serve consistency. Place in freezer until ready to use. 9. Once the ice cream is ready, add on top of the berry crumble. To make it even tastier, the crumble is best served warm. Serve, and enjoy! -- Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies with Ice Cream Ingredients For the peanut butter swirl brownies: • 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing • ½ cup butter, unsalted • 2 cups granulated sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon sea salt • ½ cup cocoa powder • ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 cup chocolate chips • ½ cup peanut butter For the ice cream: • 1 cup half and half • ½ cup whipping cream • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Ice • ½ cup kosher salt Steps 1. Make the peanut butter brownies 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. 3. In a large bowl whisk together melted butter and sugar, until combined. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt, whisk until evenly combined. Then, fold in cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder, just until combined. Next, fold in chocolate chips. 4. In the prepared pan, pour the batter. Next, add the peanut butter by dolloping 9 tablespoons on top of the brownie batter. With a butter knife, create a swirl effect gently through the brownie mix with the peanut butter. 5. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool. 6. Make the ice cream 7. In a quart size resealable bag, add half and half, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Seal tightly. Set aside. 8. In a gallon size bag, add 2 cups of ice, and then salt. Place the filled quart size bag into the gallon bag. Then, seal gallon bag. Shake gallon bag vigorously for 20 minutes. Ice cream will have a soft serve consistency. Place in freezer until ready to use. 9. Once the ice cream is ready, add on top of the brownie. To make it even tastier, the brownie is best served warm. Serve, and enjoy! -- Leftover Citrus Bars Ingredients For the shortbread crust: • 12 tablespoons butter, unsalted and at room temperature • ½ cup granulated sugar • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ¼ cup almonds, finely chopped • ½ teaspoon kosher salt For the filling: • 6 eggs • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup flour • 1 cup assorted citrus juice (grapefruit, lemon, and lime) • Zest of all citrus (grapefruit, lemon, and lime) • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ¼ cup powdered sugar Steps 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 opposite sides. Lightly, coat the sides of the pan with 1 teaspoon butter. 2. In a large bowl, with a fork, whisk together the butter and sugar, until creamy. Stir in flour, almonds, and salt, until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Using a fork, prick the dough, all over. 3. Next, place in the oven and bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove, and let cool. 4. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, assorted citrus juice, zest, salt, and baking powder. Pour into the cooled baked crust. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until center, is slightly jiggly and edges are set. Allow to cool completely. Then, remove from pan using the parchment overhang. 5. Cut into 2-inch squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve, and enjoy!

[@visitor3756]

Italian coke

[@83shaunam]

I have no junk food at home right now and after watching this, I got up and made an apple crumble. Sometimes you just need the right motivation and this guy has the type of energy you don't see everyday.

[@cscott1864]

My little sister and I watched this video, and immediately made the brownies and ice cream from scratch! It tasted amazing, and we had so much fun, baking together.

[@thatgirlamber602]

This guy is so goofy it's actually quite endearing and cute.

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Amber Marie I agree. It's one of the reasons I continued to watch his struggle stuff. Plus it's SUPER informative,and fun.💜

[@coleentuokkola4102]

I agree! The beautifully organized packet drawer about killed me tho.

[@8forever826]

I THINK IS ADORABLE INNOCENT, IS A KID ❤️

[@AmetafJohora]

Ikr? I think I have a crush on him

[@briansmith6292]

You mean he is endearing and cute

[@katiehart7108]

His intro got so much calmer. 😂

[@houstonthedishwasher6625]

I dislike it

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

I don't know whether to like OR dislike it. I think I'm neutral.lol

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Mostly just confused at the sudden change.🤣

[@nathanielleon4163]

Please return to the old intro. I need to hear Frankie in literal pain over how much money I could be saving by heisting packets from restaurants.

[@FrankieCooks]

hahahaha

[@veryberry39]

Aaaand I'm dead.

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

LOL

[@elizasarra4028]

im a freshman in college living off campus in an apartment & your videos have helped me tremendously to cook food that makes me feel at home and satisfied..on a budget! thanks so much frankie!

[@sk1nt1cket666]

“Beautiful on the inside and out, just like you and me” Me: (Tears up) nice...

[@FemmePistolera]

i felt that XD

[@RegstarRogstar]

frankie loud: god why hes got so much energy he must be using crack frankie less loud: whats wrong with you frankie why arent you yelling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankieCooks]

I DON'T KNOW MAYBE THE COFFEE WAS LESS CAFFEINATED

[@jackieroseb]

Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't like most KZbinrs...

[@exoandeggs6886]

He got kidnapped and replaced by a clone

[@FrankieCooks]

@@exoandeggs6886 lol

[@XimenaJP1]

Somebody commented in a different video that he looked slightly sedated and I laughed so hard and now I think about that when I try one of his recipes

[@karlapena7695]

Why is this not forever trending everywhere?! I love this guy 🥰

[@tty159]

I love this guy‘s energy

[@snurfbee58]

I absolutely love your sense of humor! I can't eat starches of any kind (except potatoes) so I can't enjoy most of what you make but it doesn't matter. You are too much fun to watch!

[@beck01]

Why isn't he yelling at me in a frustrated voice about how life can be a struggle? Why is he so calm? I am uncomfortable

[@FrankieCooks]

YOU WANT ME TO YELL??!! I'LL YELL!!

[@beck01]

@@FrankieCooks YES, THANK YOU! THAT'S BETTER!

[@laurenmatal353]

I love Frankie yelling or not yelling, as long as he's informing. He's my favorite because he doesn't just say "copy what I do. Don't learn anything, don't be creative" he teaches little tips and tricks that no one else really gives you. Like the science behind it. Love it! Write a book frankie!

[@SuperDonn19]

He's literally the cutest!! 😍

[@mayastoyanovawarner7997]

I LOVE these struggle videos! Thank you for making them!

[@jadedahlia8564]

YES, I was waiting for an episode like this! The broke sweet tooth that I am, loves this!

[@ve8523]

I love this ❤️ I’m in college so struggle meals is definitely a go to instead of the cafe on campus. Thank you tastemade 👏🏾

[@purplepaws101]

planning on doing that crumble with frozen peaches tonight. looks so good!

[@Ken-pf5yl]

I have been mesmerized by about 18 Struggle Meals in a row from Twitter somehow.. I am inspired and hungry now. Frankie Celenza is a great entertainer and motivator. I am going to cook the Arepas and Polenta first. Maybe even for New Years. Hmm, I think I will try making the Gnocci also. Thanks

[@aeriellemitchell9382]

Lemon bars are honestly my favorite dessert, so this is great!

[@collettehannah4405]

I love this. Even if you dont have a food budget he shows you how to cook easy meals fast. I love it.

[@mscreation101]

The three sweets I make the most! Glad to have another perspective of making them! Love them all.

[@WilletteB]

Always a joy to see you enjoy sharing your struggle meals. I made a tuna casserole a few weeks ago. I tweaked my recipe and it was delicious. I'm not a fan of tuna, but this one hit the spot. Blessings!🙂

[@elroy8272]

"Struggle stand mixer"...lol Love all the sound effects

[@tootles8570]

My go to sweet on a budget is cookies made with one egg one cup of peanut butter and one cup of sugar. That’s it! cook them in the oven for 8 min and there simple and cheep!

[@alysonk5853]

Tootles 85 what temperature?

[@tootles8570]

Alyson The Aly at 350

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Peanut butter cookies on a budget?

[@sharonhall2277]

@@rebeccahherdener2068 well, there's no flour, baking soda, baking powder, oil or butter, or vanilla.

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

@Misti King sounds yummy.😊

[@amyloomis]

I love Frankie so much 😭😭

[@Smurfy10181]

The amount of laughing I’m doing at 430am from this video is insane!! Love the energy!

[@ketarita1911]

BROWN SHUGGGAAA! Haha! I was hoping I would get to hear that in this episode! Nice "Struggle ice cream machine"!

[@cynthiahawaii]

Frankie swearing always catches me off guard. But also...hott??

[@RandomZydeco]

Frankie did you just take that cast iron out of the oven with your bare hands

[@christianalvarado147]

I said the same thing

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

It's either he's not actually got the oven on and it's pre made, or he has hands made by Tefal, one or the other.

[@LinxClaws]

He's not human

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Of course he isn't human...look how much he knows about SAVING!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@anitraahrens905]

Chef Frankie, you're a real hoot! Your recipes are fantastic, and I love how you improvise. Thanx!

[@itstime3976]

I wish I had 15% of your energy

[@stayathomemarine]

Rice pudding is my favorite budget dessert! :)

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

Sarah Wagner how the world do you make rice pudding?

[@SucessulSaima]

You are hilarious. Thanks for making it fun to cook! 😁

[@freetalkn657]

Frankie is the best host on the internet!

[@aidanyelsma7762]

Can you put gourmet(non-microwaved) popcorn in a future episode? Instead of paying $8 or more at the theater, you can do it for a couple cents at home. I do it at home, and I would love it if more people learned about it.

[@FrankieCooks]

it's on its way!

[@aidanyelsma7762]

@@FrankieCooks Thank you

[@MrsRen]

Also, homemade microwave version using a paper bag. For those who hate having to do popcorn on the stovetop AND for college students so they don't think they need a separate appliance to avoid normal microwave popcorn.

[@vickyh9430]

Loveeee all the videos but this one was especially funny and useful 🤣 ❤

[@msabolijoshi]

That Brownie and Ice Cream looks so good omggggg

[@annzak4905]

New To Your Channel And, I Love It. So Many Recipes, At Low Cost. Brilliant! Thank You So Much For Sharing Them With Us. Can't Wait To Start Cooking 🤗

[@Kitkatniss21]

Frankie’s worse than a kid on a sugar rush but so hilarious!😂❤️ the recipes!

[@scottmiller5614]

Best Struggle Meals Episode *EVER!!*

[@shandispace651]

Butter is essentially shelf stable as well. It keeps on the counter for at least a week..it just needs to be protected from air dust etc by a lidded butter dish Tupperware etc.

[@BrixDeRossi]

I really enjoy these videos. I’ve never tried to make anything, but Frankie is fun to watch 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Yesica1993]

Ice cream making - I'm dying over here! He's bouncing off the walls because I think he ate the entire citrus bar platter.

[@alicehenry4253]

He's adorable! Love him!

[@judyalvarez-rysavy6411]

OMG my husband made this today for my birthday while we are in self quarantine. So good! Would love to make it again for my son's bday in 2 days. If we don't have butter can we use oil? We have vegetable, avocado and coconut oil. Any suggestions on which oil and quality to substitute the butter with? With appreciation!

[@Zeynepozturkk]

I have never watched such a fun cooking show!!!

[@OiishiNoAnko]

I ate all of your brownie n ice cream ingredients separately. Save myself 12c on the power bill

[@huntsman145]

Genius! How about you wipe with your hand and save 2 pennies? Better yet, do it in the neighbour's garden. Saves you the flushing and 10c on the water bill

[@WilletteB]

@@huntsman145 bwahaha!!!

[@kshitijvasudevan3525]

Awesome as always! Ice cream dance is classic Frankie :) focus on couple of the close up face shots seemed a bit off, but that's probably the vibrating sugar daddy effect

[@conniesmith7800]

Thank you for sharing. Just found your channel and love 💕 it. Trying the citrus 🍊 bars first.

[@AlienASMR]

4:22 a girl can dream

[@HTNPSullivan]

I have leftover almond flour, and other kinds of "healthy" flours from cookie and bread making. I wonder if I could substitute almond flour for the citrus bars crust?

[@danidarkheart]

It's funny that you mention adding salt to sweet desserts. As a young kid first learning to bake, my mom taught me to always add salt. It wasn't until I was older that I learned not everybody knew that. Salt really does help to round out and balance the flavors of a sweet dessert.

[@crasicatlady]

I just made the crumble with a mix of frozen berries. It was quick and easy to prepare, and its was soo delicious. Loved it :D

[@POEBOI21]

why is he so adorable ......need to find me a short adorable boyfriend that can cook

[@sweettreater6481]

I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!

[@binyominfranks2910]

that alton brown freezer shot

[@aquajosh]

Thanks for the recipes! Frankie is my fave!😍

[@erinwalker6185]

These are classic desserts.My favorite is the citrus 🍊🍋 bars.I am a big fan of citrus.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Thanks for sharing the recipes in notes

[@wolfmousemommy8196]

My favorite struggle meals episode!

[@heyheyheyhi]

I love this show!

[@jfr7160]

Those look amazing as always! I have made ice cream in a bag before! I made it with a group of 3-4 years and they thought I was awesome!! Atta Girl! Folks it really does work!!

[@TheMikalus]

This is by far my favorite one of these so far😂😂

[@xaimrick3558]

Love the way you put words in such fancy way

[@jaybug564]

Frankie is a nugget of love 😍😂

[@samanthachhay4389]

When he was shaking on the counter. 😂

[@teresajo07]

God Bless you man, keep em coming!

[@joannewatson5444]

Omg! You are too much😂💕 Love it!

[@ruthcousins3110]

My faverite budget dessert is something my nanny used to make. She called it milk jelly and it's jelly cubes melted with just enough water and then topped up with a can of evaporated milk. Set it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. So rich, sweet and creamy. One 2 ingredients and so simple

[@zoziebee7471]

It's called Blancmange!! I've never tried it but was obsessed with the word when I was younger

[@ruthcousins3110]

@@zoziebee7471 wow thanks 😀 I think this is a poor man's vision of the original dish as the ingredients can be picked up for just over £1 and it serves 3-4. Canned evaporated milk and cubes of fruit jelly are very accessible in the UK so that's where my nan came into contact with it and i highly recommend it and think it's better then a normal jelly as it's so creamy

[@zoziebee7471]

Ooh I'll try it then! I usually make jelly with fizzy pop as it sparkles on your tongue a bit!

[@rokuketanokyuryo5975]

I LMAO when he said " How low can you get Frankie?" XD

[@Yesica1993]

He really is the cutest thing on the planet. Well, besides that peanut butter brownie/ice cream combo. Oh, how I wish I had that right now! Yum!!

[@silentletter]

How much of each ingredient do we use, and what's the temp on the oven we use, and for how long?

[@GarmanyRachel]

Good lord your energy level makes me tired! I love it though:)

[@imreiariel7961]

finally you fixed the intro voice over!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniellemhall1358]

The citrus bars are a good idea because I never have lemons but I sometimes have oranges and grapefruits.

[@Aligirl77]

This was a great episode!! I love struggle meals!!! Realistically though, that icecream looked like waaaaay to much work for my lazy butt 😂

[@catalinavaldivia3730]

Frozen berries are cheaper than fresh in the US? :0 for me fresh is cheaper. I usually buy a lot of fresh berries and freeze them to make fruit juices and desserts.

[@puneshasankar]

Fresh berries are expensive here in Malaysia :( Frozen is the cheapest option

[@EmmyRainbows]

Here fresh is cheaper in summer and frozen is cheaper in winter

[@garlicgirl3149]

I buy in season only. The frozen RARELY go on sale. If they do I buy it otherwise I am like you buy fresh and freeze.

[@ZOMBIEZAHNpakuto]

It really depends on the fruit where I come from. For example mango and co are way cheaper frozen, but local stuff like apples and peaches are much cheaper to buy fresh. So looking for local fresh fruits is probably always cheaper?

[@emiliamcgrath1799]

the chaotic energy radiating from this video...

[@mw7882]

He cracks me up.

[@dandm20]

Oh my gosh you are adorable and so fun to watch.

[@NovaDeb]

Great recipes!

[@mientrant3615]

Would love to have you shop for a week then plan everything for all the meal that week. So the struggle meals are more believable when we know how it cost for 1 week

[@adyleeashment7132]

OMG the sugar has him AMPED UP!!!😂😂😂

[@anitraahrens905]

Yummy Yum Yum! Thanx, Chef Frankie!

[@AmazonMomma91]

I absolutely love that you use things poor people actually have, so many times people try to make budget foods with expensive stuff!! Also, my kids LOVE you!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I know using a peeler to zest is his 'thing' but the $ store has a zester/grater that really works and it a lot faster and easier.

[@HTNPSullivan]

If you buy a lot of almonds, or any nuts for that matter, you need to plan things to use them for because they do go rancid not too long after you open the package. I keep nuts in the fridge, but even those will go bad. I haven't tried vacuum sealing them and keeping them in the fridge, yet, but will try that next. You might want to keep nuts in jars, not in original packaging. Also, citrus is not inexpensive in Connecticut, especially in fall and winter. Even lemons can get pricey.

[@ReaperUnreal]

Serious questions: why no par-baking of the crust for the citrus squares?

[@mrskhillman6042]

What temperature and for how long does the crust cook for the citrus bars?

[@mademoiselleea]

i like this guy, so entertaining :D

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

Frankie you are adorableeeee

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Keep the almonds in the freezer for longer shelf life and better flavor. Thanks for the video.

[@KungFuMonkeyy]

Peak mania. I like it.

[@ellatoler9706]

Lol, you are fun to watch.

[@candyvixen6683]

I can't have gluten , can you do a few recipes for that ? Cause all gluten free stuff is expensive!

[@rgar21]

Wondering if I could use salted almonds if I have unsalted butter and omit the extra salt

[@zhaunortega3047]

Hand gestures for life!

[@AB-pt6xs]

Can you use almond butter for the brownies?

[@rinibaby123]

What do you use to organize/hold all of your sauce packets?