This dessert is proof that cheesecake can be as unexpected as it is delicious. Thanks to intense oven-roasted strawberries, folded into a blend of tangy mascarpone and cream cheese, this treat will please on every level.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place strawberries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with corn syrup, and toss gently to coat. Bake until syrup thickens and strawberries turn deep red and shrink slightly, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer strawberries and syrup to a medium bowl, and mash with a potato masher. Let cool completely.
- Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and the melted butter in a small bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to make an even layer. Bake until crust is firm to the touch and has just darkened, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let crust cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Put cream cheese into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium-low speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, then gradually add remaining cup sugar and the salt. Scrape down sides of bowl; add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl, and mix in vanilla bean seeds and mascarpone until very creamy and no lumps remain, about 3 minutes. (Reserve vanilla bean for another use.)
- Transfer 5 cups cream cheese mixture to bowl with mashed strawberries; stir to combine. Pour strawberry-cream cheese mixture on top of crust; smooth with an offset spatula. Carefully spoon dollops of plain cream cheese mixture on top, smoothing with an offset spatula.
- Wrap the exterior of the springform pan in 2 layers of foil; set in a large roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with boiling water until water reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake cheesecake until set, about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath, and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours (up to overnight).
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Natalie Carroll
natalie@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my party.
Nitesh Thakur
thakur@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly but my cheesecake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Abd el Wahab Khalouk
a_k@hotmail.comThis cheesecake was a bit too bland for my taste.
Zionna Bell
zbell55@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cream cheese filling was so rich and creamy.
MF Khan
khan-m@gmail.comThis cheesecake was delicious! I would definitely recommend it.
Favour Marvelling
f_m@hotmail.comI made this cheesecake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best birthday cake she's ever had.
Tania Shazer
s@aol.comThis cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Hajar Tanan
h_tanan54@gmail.comI've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My cheesecake turned out perfect!
Siboniso Sountsha
siboniso-s91@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is always a hit at my family gatherings. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Shani Muaz
smuaz@gmail.comI made this cheesecake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes!
Andrew Morcus
morcus.a@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
parisa niajalily
niajalilyparisa71@aol.comI'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was light and fluffy, and the strawberry topping was perfect.
Niamh Farrell
niamhf63@aol.comI substituted graham cracker crumbs for the vanilla wafers and it turned out great!
Domingos Jalane
jalanedomingos43@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was so creamy and delicious.
Mnnurjamal Islam
mi38@hotmail.comThis cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Shawn sanady
s.sanady@aol.comI made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Nethum Gethmuka
n@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was delicious! The strawberries and cream cheese filling was so creamy and flavorful.
Mb mohana
mb_m@aol.comI've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.
IcedHeat
icedheat42@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.