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The Best ‘No-Bake’ Cheesecake on Vancouver Island
The ‘Easier Than It Tastes Cheesecake,’ a cherished recipe, originally typewritten as a Q-Card by my mother in the 1980s, promises a taste that you will be sure to enjoy! For an authentic experience, try the Original Graham Crumb & Cherry flavor, my mother’s favorite – a true delight.
Everyone Loves Cheesecakes!
Let’s face it: everyone loves cheesecake. If you don’t, we assume your taste buds are on strike. Cheesecake is the dessert equivalent of a mic drop — smooth, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. It’s what happens when cream cheese decides it’s too fabulous for bagels and starts living its best life. It’s sweet, it’s sassy, it has layers (emotionally and literally), and frankly, it’s the only thing holding society together at this point.
Warning! Ducharme makes THE BEST cheesecake I have ever eaten, you will be addicted! ~Emelie
The Story Behind the Name
Our beloved mother, Patricia Grace Ducharme, was affectionately known as “Pretty Patti” for her genuine smile, bubbly personality, and kindness that she extended to everyone she met. It just made sense that Pretty Patti’s Cheesecakes sounded and felt good. *Read More…
Fun Fact
The earliest known cheesecake was made by the Greeks on the island of Samos, where simple ingredients like flour, wheat, honey, and cheese were used to create a rudimentary version of the dessert. In fact, cheesecake was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. as an energy-boosting snack!