STRAWBERRIES-AND-CREAM CHEESECAKE

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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

1 pound strawberries, hulled
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup finely ground graham crackers (about 4 sheets)
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pound plus 13 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved
8 1/4 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature

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).

Natalie Carroll
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my party.


Nitesh Thakur
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cheesecake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abd el Wahab Khalouk
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This cheesecake was a bit too bland for my taste.


Zionna Bell
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I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cream cheese filling was so rich and creamy.


MF Khan
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This cheesecake was delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Favour Marvelling
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I 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
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Hajar Tanan
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My cheesecake turned out perfect!


Siboniso Sountsha
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This cheesecake is always a hit at my family gatherings. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Shani Muaz
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I made this cheesecake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes!


Andrew Morcus
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This cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


parisa niajalily
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I'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
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I substituted graham cracker crumbs for the vanilla wafers and it turned out great!


Domingos Jalane
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was so creamy and delicious.


Mnnurjamal Islam
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Shawn sanady
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I 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
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This cheesecake was delicious! The strawberries and cream cheese filling was so creamy and flavorful.


Mb mohana
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


IcedHeat
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.