MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

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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.

Provided by Deanna Martinez-Bey

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 pkg cream cheese, 8 ounces each
2 pkg marscarpone cheese, 8 ounces each
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp vanilla
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 envelope, whipped topping mix (dream whip)
caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • 1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. 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. Remove sides of pan.
  • 6. Before serving, prepare topping mix according to package directions. Garnish cheesecake with whipped topping; drizzle with caramel. Refrigerate leftovers.

misty madore
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


nader maayah
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This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe carefully, and it was easy to do.


Ariannasmith
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This cheesecake is delicious! The mascarpone cheese gives it a rich and creamy flavor, and the crust is perfectly crunchy.


Lucy Olds
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kamran Nahar
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This mascarpone cheesecake was a hit at my last party! The creamy texture and rich flavor were perfect, and the crust was nice and crumbly. I will definitely be making this again.