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As the Ides of March approach, and the snowline begins to recede, it isn’t the rebirth of Spring or even the absence of frigid temperatures that I find myself focusing on. Instead, as Spring emerges from the melting snows, I find myself rewriting menus, plotting out spring themed décor, devising new table settings, and researching my area’s seasonal produce. I could almost swear that Spring was breathing new life into my agenda rather than my yard’s dormant trees.
Indeed, now that winter is nearly out of sight, it is also almost entirely out of mind.
March also cues a long list of birthdays and ‘family holidays’ for which I invariably play the host. All labors of love, to be certain, but even the most beloved of labors can begin to stretch one thin. ‘Just another hour’ becomes a desk-bound mantra chanted to the rising sun as late night work bleeds into the early morning. Family and friends become unwitting taste testers for the new Spring menu, and birthday gatherings morph into dress rehearsals for theme-settings.
Yes, I am a veritable Multitasker Extraordinaire who needn’t fear a long line of near sleepless nights…or so I would like to believe. But alas, just as being left out in the sun too long will turn even the finest of cheeses sour, so will working too hard for too long turn one’s creativity stall. How does a Multitasker Extraordinaire unwind? With a no-bake cheesecake of course. With no need to turn on the oven, it’s perfect for the ever warming weather and lengthening days, while its dense, creamy body retains just enough ‘weight’ to remain subtly apropos for these final bouts of a departing winter.
Yes, even when unwinding, the show must go on.
The idea for the cheesecake came to me, albeit vaguely at first, after spotting a new DOVE® product while shopping at Walmart – DOVE® Fruit. While these chocolate covered blueberries and cranberries are delicious on their own, I instantly thought about using them as a topping either on fresh ice cream or in one of my Spring themed desserts.
However, after tasting them, I decided I really wanted to do something special with them, and that’s when I settled on the cheesecake. The following day, after the cheesecake had set, I settled down beside my bay window, and allowed myself to indulge as I quite literally watched the snow melt, and the ice recede beneath a pristine sapphire sky.
As for the cheesecake itself, with a dense body set over a rich graham-cracker crust, its smooth texture hints of a thick vanilla-lemon mousse. Grated chocolate adds sweet-earth tones, while scattered chocolate covered cranberries and blueberries meld perfectly into the creamy body, while at the same time standing out as distinct notes against the palette.
I simply adored DOVE® Fruit, so for more great DOVE® Fruit recipe ideas head over to the DOVE® Fruit social hub. You can also download a coupon to save on your DOVE® purchase.
No-Bake Cheesecake with DOVE® Fruit
Adapted from Martha Stewart
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours - overnight
Ingredients:
2 packages ground graham crackers
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 - 8-ounce packages cream cheese
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
DOVE® Fruit Cranberries & DOVE® Fruit Blueberries, chopped and whole
For the crust:
In a medium bowl, combine graham crackers and sugar. Stir; then add melted butter. Add 1/4 cup chopped DOVE® Fruit Cranberries & DOVE® Fruit Blueberries.
Fit the crust to the bottom of a 9" spring-form pan and press about 1" up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
For the cheesecake filling:
In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
Pour the filling into the prepare crust shell and smooth evenly with a rubber spatula.
Top with chopped and whole DOVE® Fruit Cranberries & DOVE® Fruit Blueberries. Refrigerate until firm.
Note, this cheesecake may also be placed in the freezer and taken out 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Another fabulous dessert from your heart. I love the way you write. I can just see you sitting and looking outside your window. I love this dessert, no bake and you can freeze it as well. The only thing I am having a tough time with is the chocolate. You know that I gave that up for Lent. I have a nice pile of recipes with chocolate to try after Lent. I will have to add this to my list. I tell you it has been a rough time without being able to eat Chocolate...Thanks so much for your delicious recipe. Have a blessed week and enjoy with your family...
Dottie 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
So will we be eating this after fish and chips?
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
What a fun and tasty looking dessert. Great use of the Dove fruits.
Tara Noland says
What a great idea!! I love fruit and chocolate together, these look great and then on top of cheesecake, WOW!!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
This recipe came out looking fabulous. Great job representing the product.
Comedy Plus says
Oh my. Oh my. I'm going to have to make this. This is mouth watering good.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
These new chocolate covered fruits look wonderful. I love how you used them in a quick and easy cheesecake!
Ginny Hartzler says
So easy, and also beautiful! I think I will make this for Easter. I actually have the blueberries! I had bought them for my granddaughter to snack on while she is here.
Sandra Czosek says
I have never heard of Dove fruits - I will have to look for them!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Love the idea of no-bake cheesecake! Looks delicious. Pinning!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This cheesecake looks delicious! I didn't realize that Dove made chocolate covered fruit. Yum!
Laura says
Great idea! I love it!:)
Culinary Flavors says
I love the combo of chocolate and fruits! This is such a delicious cheesecake!
Sarah says
Looks delicious. Can't wait to try it.
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I'd never heard of no bake cheesecake but I've never been a real cheesecake fan. This recipe might change my attitude and I know that my better half would love this cheesecake with the Dove fruit on top! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I love no bake cheesecake. This looks heavenly with chocolate covered fruits.
All that's Jas says
I love every aspect of this cake, from no bake to Dove fruit! Thanks for linking up at Thursday Favorite Things. Can't wait to see what you'll share next week!
Brandi says
This looks so delicious. I love that you included the Dove fruit in the crust. I really wish I had a slice to enjoy after dinner.
mia xara says
Very easy and delicious cheesecake! I love the idea of fruit in the crust! XO
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
We don't have Dove fruit here but I wish we did. I think using the fruit to top a glorious cheesecake is brilliant.
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
Oh wow, this looks incredible! I just got to try the Dove Fruits this week, and they would be perfect with cheesecake. I've been wanting to try making cheesecake at home, and a no bake version sounds like a good one to start with.
Sandra says
Delightful dessert and beautifully written post. Happy to have found you via Marty's weekly party!
Erlene says
This looks so good and I love cheesecake. It's even better that I don't have to bake it! Pinning and will be making this.
April J Harris says
Love how you have incorporated the Dove Fruit in both the crust and topping for this gorgeous cheesecake! What a tasty treat this is! Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Mmmmm ... yes please, I'd love to come to dinner next time you make this 😉
I love Dove chocolate ... I wish we could buy these choc covered fruits over in the UK too! (can you put in a good word for us?)