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Cherry season!
Finally, we get to enjoy these amazing summer gifts. I absolutely adore cherries. Is there anyone who doesn’t like them? Just curious 🙂 Can you resist this bowl?
Come on, there is no better summer dessert than a bowl with fresh cherries! The only thing would make it better, is to actually pick your own. Have you ever picked your own cherries? We did and we loved it 🙂
For this brief period of time when we can enjoy them, I am trying to include cherries in pretty much every dessert I am making. Usually I go for cherry ice cream sandwiches, cherry frangipane tart or cherry mini pavlovas. Interested in seeing of any of these on my blog? Just let me know 🙂
 
Well, this week I have tried a new recipe, No Bake Cherry Cheesecake! One of the best things about it is how easy is to make it. Not only really easy but this recipe is a no bake one, you heard it right 🙂 Perfect for these crazy, hot summer days, when you don’t want to come close to your stove top or even worst, the oven.
Preparation takes only 20 minutes and you only need some graham crackers, butter, creme cheese, mascarpone, some orange zest and of course plenty of cherries! Just this easy and look at this stunning cherry cheesecake. Wanna have a slice?
- 12 Original Graham Crackers
- 1/2 stick around 50g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons gelatine
- 2 packs 8oz/ almost 450g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons grated orange zest
- mascarpone 8oz/ almost 230g
- 2 cups cherries
- confectioners sugar for dusting
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Lightly grease a rectangular loaf tin. Line the base with baking paper, trying to extend half way over the two long sides.
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Break the biscuits in smaller pieces and process in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the melted butter and process until combined. Using the back of a spoon, press the biscuit mixture over the base of the tin. Place it in the fridge while you make the filling.
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In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons cold water. Sprinkle gelatin over and mix. Place the bowl in a pan with hot water and whisk until totally dissolved. Set aside and cool for a short time.
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In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and orange zest until smooth. Add mascarpone and the gelatin mixture and beat to combine.
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Pour over the biscuit base and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until firm.
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Serve topped with whole cherries and dust some confectioners sugar on top.
This looks delicious, I LOVE that it’s no bake, too! 🙂
Thank you!
I may have just licked the screen……
you and me both, Nancy!
Oh Nancy, you’ve just made my day :)!!!!
You know… I am not always a huge fan of cherries. I was once scared off by the maraschino cherries. After I have discovered rainier cherries a few years ago, I can’t have enough of them. So sweet!
Cherry picking sounds so much fun! My cousin who lives in Washington has a cherry tree. I would love to visit her and pick some fresh cherries. 🙂 Anyhow, your cheesecake is delish! It is such a great way to decorate the cake with some fresh cherries. YUM!
By the way, have you been watching FIFA? Did you get a chance to see them in stadium?
I did not try the maraschino ones. Off to google about them 🙂 Yes, cherry picking is so much fun. We always end up with more cherries than needed, so I have to look for different ways to serve them. I have been watching more snippets from the tournament. Have to admit I am not such a big fan of women’s soccer. What about you? Have you been watching? xo
Since the US team is still in the world cup, I have been watching a couple games. Definitely looking forward to tomorrow’s championship. 🙂
Ohh, this looks so amazing!!! I do so love cherries, and cannot wait for Spring again so we can have them. 🙂
I’m with Nancy! I wanted to lick the screen too! Beautiful dessert, Oana!
Thank you Tamara! Wished you’re closer to send a generous slice of it 🙂
Wow! This cheesecake looks to incredibly appetizing. Love the bright and inviting shots.
wow! your photos looks amazing!
Wowza! My kind of dessert !!
That is so beautiful– and no bake is perfect for summer. Those cherries are gorgeous!
Thank you Michelle!
Cheesecake and summer just go together don’t they – what’s better on a hot summer day than a cool, melt in your mouth treat?
Yum! I love cherries and no-bake makes this a definite try for the summer!
I love cherries and this looks beautiful! 🙂 I’m usually not the biggest fan of gelatin cheesecake, but this looks SO CREAMY! 🙂
This looks heavenly. Cherries are my number one summer fruit, and I can’t get enough of them at this time of year, it seems. Where I grew up the cherries were about the size of a small fist. Honestly! Like nothing you’ve ever seen before, and so sweet and juicy.
Beautiful photography, too. 🙂
I don’t like cherries at all, but you make this look so delicious! Maybe I’ll just eat the bottom half. 🙂
Oohhh… it grabbed my eyeballs alrgt!! AMAZING pics Oana.. And the dessert is just so what I want now… Pretty flawless photography!! 🙂 Pinning!!
How was picking your own cherries?? That sounds like so much fun! I’ve been meaning to hunt for a place around here to pick my own fresh fruits in the summertime! 🙂 This no bake cheesecake looks DIVINE. Truth be told I’ve never actually tried a cherry besides the maraschino ones you get in the can, so I’d love to taste test these! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ve been intimidated by cheescake but I think I could handle this one. It’s definitely worth a shot!
The fresh cherries look like an awesome topper. When I bake cheesecake I usually get cracks, so this is a must try if I’m going for beauty and flavor. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Gorgeous photos!
Your photos are so beautiful…I’m wishing a piece would jump off the page and right into my kitchen! Pinning because I need to make this. SOON!
Very beautiful looking dessert!
This no bake cherry cheesecake looks AMAZING! I especially love the photos of the cherries — so crisp and lovely. Makes me want to devour the whole thing off the screen. Fantastic 🙂
Gorgeous! Love the lighting on this. There’s something about fresh cherries and berries, great flavor and color on this awesome cheesecake.
What a delicious and beautiful cheesecake, Oana! Although I am still turning on the oven, I love a good, Summer no bake cheesecake! The addition of marscapone sounds just like what I love! And those gorgeous cherries… I can’t get enough! You mentioned cherry frangipan tart… YES please!! It sounds fabulous!
I love making my grandma’s cheesecake but it is definitely a labor of love. I’m excited to try this no-bake version. Love your beautiful photos!
Gorgeous looking cheesecake you’ve got there! I’ve never met a cheesecake I didn’t like, and no bake versions have a special place in my heart. I love the whole cherries on top, too – they are one of my favorite fruits, and I wouldn’t mind just eating them right off!