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This is my "famous" recipe for Mascarpone Cheesecake! It won second place in a "Taste of Italy" contest with Taste of Home magazine! This recipe was printed in the August/September 2008 magazine issue and has also appeared in 2 of their Annual recipe cookbooks for 2009.
This recipe is a kicked up version of a New York Style cheesecake. I hope it appeals to the masses!
I have been able to find the Mascarpone cheese at Lowes Foods www.lowesfoods.com/ and at Harris Teeter www.harristeeter.com/.
Crust
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
Topping
- 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
- 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square).
Securely wrap foil around pan.
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
Press onto the bottom of prepared pan.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cheeses, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth.
Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull.
Remove springform pan from water bath.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Refrigerate overnight.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of pan.
Before serving, prepare topping mix according to package directions.
Garnish cheesecake with whipped topping; drizzle with caramel.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Comments
I love using mascarpone in my cheesecakes.....gives them such a velvety smooth texture and taste. Congrats on your win for this one!
I love all kinds of cheesecakes! This one looks simply divine!
The caramel drizzling....a nice touch.
congratulations for this gorgeus cheesecake!
Thank you all so much for your kind words! I am so happy you like the picture and the recipe :-)
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