Who doesn’t like an easy dessert? Especially one that requires no oven time whatsoever?
The answer to both questions is No-Bake Cheesecake. But, I have to warn you — it disappears in a hurry.
Look! The crumbs are flying off the plate!
Going, going…
(Sorry — no “gone” photo…) I’m trying to beat the deadline for this give away.
You can, too, if you’re quick about it!
No Bake Cheesecake
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 oz. Mascarpone cheese, softened
4 Tbsp. sugar, or to taste
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 can of fruit pie filling (your choice — I happened to have cherries)
1 graham cracker crust
Combine cheeses in a mixing bowl; beat until blended. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Carefully spoon into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until firm. Top with fruit before serving and there you have it!
Enjoying life a slice at a time,
~ Kim
a little lunch 
This looks amazingly delicious! Wow! I came by to say thank you for the nice comment on my turkey burgers, it’s very nice to meet you too! Don’t be a stranger =]
Glad you stopped by! I’ve met the nicest people (and their food :) ) since I started blogging!
Oh, wow, this dessert is so simple yet so mouth-watering! Thanks for following my posts through E-mail and for liking my egg curry! I am following your posts too!
I appreciate that, Purabi! It’s fun connecting with friends around the globe and seeing what everybody’s cooking!
~ Kim
Hahaha! What an interesting post, Kim! Thks for your lovely comments on my Angry Birds Onigiri Lunch Box! Glad u like them :)
I’ve subscribed to your blog & hope u’d follow me too. Looking fwd to more sharing!
Shirley, thank you for subscribing — I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog, too! :)
~ Kim
Love how simple this dessert is. Making this for the next family dinner. Great photos – I love the sense you create of how fast this sweet disappears!
Thanks for stopping in to visit, Hester! Glad you enjoyed the photos — let me know how your family likes the dessert!
~ Kim
You and Mark Bittman have solved my dilemma! I fail in the cheesecake department miserably! Soggy crusts, due to a leaky pan, and thus a very unhappy gal (partly due to this perfectionist title my husband gives me) is achieved without fail in every cheesecake attempt I have made so far. I guess the whole no-bake thing is my answer as no baking means no wrapping and submerging of pan!
Meg, I only recently acquired a springform pan, but with our 100 degree heat wave this month, I haven’t attempted baking a cheesecake yet! I’ll keep you posted when I finally make the leap — hopefully without leaks! In the meantime, this no-bake version satisfies the need for a cheesecake-like dessert without heating up the kitchen. It’s especially good with fresh peaches (or other summer fruits, brushed with melted jam or jelly to keep them from oxidizing), but in a pinch, pie filling works!
~ Kim
I love ALL of your photos—the vibrant colors, the “motion” and, of course, the reverence for food that comes flying off the plate. For some reason I always feel a little cooler after leaving your blog and that’s saying a lot THIS summer. You’ve inspired me to play with cheese & cherries this week. ;)
I was thinking of experimenting with Cherries Jubilee on top next time. (After the flames go out!) Might make for some interesting pictures though… :)
~ Kim
Looks quick, easy and tasty! I love that kind of recipe! Good luck with the contest!
The mascarpone added a “creamy lightness” — hope you’ll try it. There are so MANY delicious recipes linked — good thing they’re choosing by “random” instead of recipe! Thanks for stopping by, Ann. :)
~ Kim
My mother used to call me “hoover” when I ate like that. :)
Looks delicious.
She must have been a good cook! :)
~ Kim
I love your ‘crumbs flying off the plate’ picture. =) Hope you have a great weekend full of delicious food like this!
Sometimes I’m amazed what comes out of my camera when I’m not even trying. :)
Fantastic food wishes back to ya, Jenna!
~ Kim
Excellent recipe thanks for sharing. I enjoy today’s post very much.
I posted a great recipe for everyone share.
Thank you! Your roast recipe sounds wonderful, too!
~ Kim
Yum! It wouldn’t last long on my plate either!
I am leaving now to be gone, so I will miss your posts :(
Have a good rest of the month!
You, too, Heather! Have fun! Enjoy!