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(No-Bake) Melon Cheesecake

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August 25, 2019
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    August is about to end – which means it’s time for the next “Bake Together” with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte! New month, new topic! This time we’ve chosen a fruit probably everybody likes: melons! So today’s bake (or better said no-bake) is a delicious Melon Cheesecake! So good!

    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

    Andrea and I baked plenty with seasonal fruits and berries already. We are doing our little “Bake Together” for more than three years already each month… I’d say we created quite a collection of recipes over the years. It gets harder to find new topics but luckily we haven’t done anything with melons yet. For the future we probably have to be more specific with our topics or combine things to be able to find something new to do… for example “… a melon recipe in combination with something else – maybe cheese?” or “… something with melons but we have to use whole fruits!” ;) Well, we will see what happens next year :P

    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

    So today I decided to use melons (watermelon and galia melon) three different ways in my cake: pureed in the filling, sliced within the filling and little melon balls as a melon salad on top as garnish. Melon overload! In a good way! ;) The melon in the filling works perfect as well as the melon salad on top – I could actually eat that alone, to be honest :P The sliced melon within the filling has been a bit challenging. We all know that melons are mostly made out of water – this means they are going to give that water away and into the filling over time. If you go overboard with the number of melon slices in the filling, the chances are good your cake will fall apart when slicing it because it is not holding together properly. My recommendation here is to not go crazy with the melon. You might think “more is more” or ” I got so much left from that big melon, I am going to add some more…” – no! Use only a small amount and cut the melon into thin slices. That should help and avoid any problems with a splitting filling. OK? ;)

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    Bake Together – The Baking Surprise

    I am really curious what Andrea made this time. We talked about it last week and she did not have anything yet. She is a more spontaneous type when it comes to baking. I get a heart attack if my stuff is not planned a month in advance :P Well… let’s see.

    If you like melons but cakes not so much, you can try this recipe for watermelon popsicles – it’s really nice.

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    For the base:
    1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
    3.5 oz. (100g) amarettini

    For the filling:
    7 oz. (200g) melon (watermelon and/or galia)
    6 gelatin leaves
    10.6 oz. (300g) cream cheese
    3.5 oz. (100g) mascarpone
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar (or xylitol)
    1/2 ts. vanilla extract
    3.5 oz. (100g) heavy cream

    For the decoration:
    7-10 oz. (200-300g) melon (watermelon and/or galia)
    3 stems of mint, chopped
    1/2 organic lemon, zest & juice
    some mint leaves

    Für den Boden:
    50g Butter, geschmolzen
    100g Amarettini

    Für die Füllung:
    200g Melone (Honigmelone und/oder Wassermelone)
    6 Blätter Gelatine
    300g Frischkäse
    100g Mascarpone
    100g Zucker (oder Xylit)
    1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt
    100g Sahne

    Für die Dekoration:
    200-300g Melone (Honigmelone und/oder Wassermelone)
    3 Stiele Minze, gehackt
    1/2 Bio-Zitrone, Abrieb und Saft
    ein paar ganze Minzblättchen

    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Line a 7 inches (18cm) baking tin with baking parchment and set aside. Melt the butter and let cool down again.

    2. Add the amarettini to a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin (or anything flat) until you get fine crumbs. Add the melted butter to the bag and mix until everything is well combined. Pour the wet crumbs into the prepared baking tin and press to the bottom to get one even layer (works best with the back of a spoon). Place in the fridge until needed.

    3. Half the melon(s), remove the seeds and skin and cut into thin tripes – you need about 5.3 oz. (150g) sliced and 1.8 oz. (50g) pureed – the rest of the melon(s) is for the decoration (see step 6). Cover everything and place in the fridge until needed.

    4. For the filling add the cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar to a bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. Soak the gelatin leaves for 5-6 minutes in cold water. Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form and place in the fridge. Remove the gelatin leaves from the water and squeeze to get rid of some of the water, then add to a small saucepan and heat up until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add about 2-3 tbsp. of the cream cheese filling to the saucepan and mix until well combined. Add that mixture to the bowl and mix everything until very well combined. Add the pureed melon from the fridge and mix in. Place the filling in the fridge for about 8-10 minutes until the mix starts to thicken. When the mixture is not runny anymore, add the whipped cream and carefully fold in.

    5. Add about half of the cream on top of the cake base, place the sliced melon pieces on top of that on one even layer and cover with the remaining cream. Smooth out the top and place in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.

    6. Before serving cut out small balls out of the remaining melon(s). If you don’t have the melon ball cutting tool, you can cut the melon(s) into dices. Wash the mint, dry and chop the leaves. Add together with the lemon juice and lemon zest into a small bowl and mix until well combined. Place in the fridge and let marinate until needed.

    7. To remove the cake from the form run a sharp knife around the edges. Lift carefully out of the form and place on a serving plate. Decorate with the marinated melon balls and some fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

    1. Eine 18cm (7 inches) Backform mit losem Boden (oder Springform) mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Die Butter schmelzen und etwas abkühlen lassen.

    2. Die Amarettini in einen Gefrierbeutel geben und mit einem Nudelholz (oder flachem Gegenstand) zerbröseln. Die geschmolzene Butter in den Beutel dazugeben und alles gut vermischen. Die Masse in die vorbereitete Form füllen und zu einer glatten Schicht zusammenpressen – funktioniert am besten mit der Rückseite eines Löffels. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    3. Die Melone(n) halbieren, entkernen, die Schale entfernen und dann in sehr dünne Streifen schneiden – es werden etwa 150g an Melonen Scheiben für die Füllung benötigt, den Rest (50g) der Melone(n) pürieren. Beides bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen und den Rest der Melonen luftdicht abdecken und ebenfalls in den Kühlschrank legen.

    4. Für die Füllung den Frischkäse, Mascarpone und Zucker in einer Schüssel verrühren, bis sich der Zucker komplett aufgelöst hat. Zur Seite stellen. Die Gelatine nach Packungsanleitung in kaltem Wasser einweichen – ca. 5-6 Minuten. Die kalte Sahne steif schlagen und in den Kühlschrank stellen. Gelatine ausdrücken und in einen kleinen Topf geben und erwärmen, bis sie sich aufgelöst hat. Vom Herd nehmen und mit 2-3 EL der Frischkäsemischung verrühren. Diese Mixtur dann in die Schüssel mit der restlichen Frischkäsemischung geben und sehr gut verrühren. Das Melonenpüree dazugeben und unterrühren. Für einige Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen, bis die Masse anfängt anzudicken bzw. zu gelieren – dauert etwa 8-10 Minuten. Zwischendurch immer einmal schauen, wie fest die Mischung schon geworden ist und ggf. kurz durchrühren. Die Schüssel aus dem Kühlschrank holen und die aufgeschlagene Sahne vorsichtig unterheben.

    5. Die Hälfte der Creme auf den vorbereiteten Boden geben, dann die Melonenscheiben in einer Schicht darauflegen und die restliche Creme darauf verteilen. Oberfläche glatt streichen und dann abgedeckt für etwa 5-6 Stunden oder über Nacht kaltstellen.

    6. Vor dem Servieren aus dem Rest der Melone(n) kleine Kugeln ausstechen. Dafür gibt es extra einen Melonenausstecher – wer sowas nicht hat, kann die Melone(n) natürlich auch einfach in Würfel schneiden. Die Minze waschen, trocknen und dann die Blätter grob hacken. Zusammen mit dem Abrieb und Saft der Zitrone in eine Schüssel geben und verrühren. Die Melonenbällchen bzw. Würfel dazugeben und vermischen. Bis zur Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    7. Zum Servieren das Törtchen vorsichtig aus der Form holen – dazu einmal mit einem scharfen Messer am Rand entlang die Torte von der Form lösen und dann auf eine Servierplatte setzen. Die marinierten Melonenbällchen (Würfel) auf dem Törtchen verteilen und dann noch mit ein paar frischen Minzblättchen dekorieren. Sofort servieren.

    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    No-Bake Melon Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

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    (No-Bake) Melon Cheesecake

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    • Prep Time: 45m
    • Total Time: 7h
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    • Category: Cheesecake
    • Cuisine: American
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    The perfect refreshing sweet treat in summer: a No-Bake Melon Cheesecake.


    Ingredients

    For the base:
    1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
    3.5 oz. (100g) amarettini
    For the filling:
    7 oz. (200g) melon (watermelon and/or galia)
    6 gelatin leaves
    10.6 oz. (300g) cream cheese
    3.5 oz. (100g) mascarpone
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar (or xylitol)
    1/2 ts. vanilla extract
    3.5 oz. (100g) heavy cream
    For the decoration:
    7-10 oz. (200-300g) melon (watermelon and/or galia)
    3 stems of mint, chopped
    1/2 organic lemon, zest & juice
    some mint leaves


    Instructions

    1. Line a 7 inches (18cm) baking tin with baking parchment and set aside. Melt the butter and let cool down again.
     
    2. Add the amarettini to a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin (or anything flat) until you get fine crumbs. Add the melted butter to the bag and mix until everything is well combined. Pour the wet crumbs into the prepared baking tin and press to the bottom to get one even layer (works best with the back of a spoon). Place in the fridge until needed.
     
    3. Half the melon(s), remove the seeds and skin and cut into thin tripes – you need about 5.3 oz. (150g) sliced and 1.8 oz. (50g) pureed – the rest of the melon(s) is for the decoration (see step 6). Cover everything and place in the fridge until needed.
     
    4. For the filling add the cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar to a bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. Soak the gelatin leaves for 5-6 minutes in cold water. Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form and place in the fridge. Remove the gelatin leaves from the water and squeeze to get rid of some of the water, then add to a small saucepan and heat up until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add about 2-3 tbsp. of the cream cheese filling to the saucepan and mix until well combined. Add that mixture to the bowl and mix everything until very well combined. Add the pureed melon from the fridge and mix in. Place the filling in the fridge for about 8-10 minutes until the mix starts to thicken. When the mixture is not runny anymore, add the whipped cream and carefully fold in.
     
    5. Add about half of the cream on top of the cake base, place the sliced melon pieces on top of that on one even layer and cover with the remaining cream. Smooth out the top and place in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.
     
    6. Before serving cut out small balls out of the remaining melon(s). If you don’t have the melon ball cutting tool, you can cut the melon(s) into dices. Wash the mint, dry and chop the leaves. Add together with the lemon juice and lemon zest into a small bowl and mix until well combined. Place in the fridge and let marinate until needed.
     
    7. To remove the cake from the form run a sharp knife around the edges. Lift carefully out of the form and place on a serving plate. Decorate with the marinated melon balls and some fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Enjoy coolin’!

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    Comments 2

    1. George Moy says:
      3 years ago

      Could this cheese cake recipe be made with a box of water melon flavor jello? Because I have a box of watermelon flavor jello but no exact recipe on putting it to use besides just regular preparation with it

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      • baketotheroots says:
        3 years ago

        Hi George,

        I am sorry – I have never worked with jello in my bakes since it is not available here in Germany. I only know it from jello shots ;)
        Just by googling quickly how much liquid a 3 oz. jello package sets – it could work. Two cups of liquid are more or less the same amount 6 gelatin leaves would set.
        No clue about the preparation though. I guess you would have to find a way to properly dissolve the jello powder in order to use it here.

        Cheers
        Marc

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