Best 7 Mascarpone Cheesecake With Almond Crust Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our mascarpone cheesecake adorned with an almond crust. This heavenly dessert combines the rich and velvety texture of mascarpone cheese with the delicate crunch of an almond crust, resulting in a harmonious dance of textures and flavors. The mascarpone cheesecake filling is a symphony of creamy smoothness, boasting a delightful tanginess from the lemon zest and a hint of vanilla that harmonizes with the sweetness of the sugar. Paired with the nutty and subtly sweet almond crust, each bite is a journey through a landscape of contrasting textures and complementary flavors. The combination of almond extract and almond flour in the crust adds an extra layer of almond flavor that complements the mascarpone filling perfectly.

This recipe also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste preferences. The classic version offers a timeless indulgence, while the gluten-free and low-carb variations allow those with dietary restrictions to savor this delectable treat. The article provides step-by-step instructions for each variation, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve cheesecake perfection.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this mascarpone cheesecake with almond crust is sure to impress. Its elegant presentation and irresistible flavors make it a centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful treat to enjoy at home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your heart content.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE



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Arden Zalman of Sebastopol, California, writes: "My husband and I dined at Syrah, in Santa Rosa, California. The food was delicious, the waitstaff was considerate and knowing, and the desserts were absolutely fantastic. They make a mascarpone cheesecake that is a bit of heaven here on earth. Would it be possible to obtain the recipe? I would love to make this dessert for my family and friends."

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For crust
70 vanilla wafers (8 1/2 oz), finely ground in a food processor (2 1/3 cups)
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For filling
20 oz cream cheese (2 1/2 eight-ounce packages), softened
8 oz mascarpone cheese at room temperature (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
For topping
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom and side of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Stir together cookie crumbs and butter in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture for sprinkling over cheesecake, then pat remainder onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of springform pan (about 1 inch thick). Put pan in a shallow baking pan and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 25 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Make filling while crust bakes:
  • Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, lemon juice, and salt and mix at low speed until combined. Pour into cooled crust and bake until cake is set and puffed around edge but still trembles slightly when pan is shaken gently, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly in springform pan on rack, about 20 minutes. (Cheesecake will continue to set as it cools.) Leave oven on.
  • Make topping:
  • Stir together sour cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl and spoon over cheesecake, spreading gently and evenly, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge.
  • Bake cheesecake until topping is set, about 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge to help prevent cracking. Sprinkle top with reserved crumbs and cool completely in pan on rack, then chill, loosely covered, at least 8 hours.

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE



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This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It makes an ideal ending to a special meal. -Deanna Polito-Laughinghouse, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 small 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 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. Remove sides of pan. Before serving, prepare topping mix according to package directions. Garnish cheesecake with whipped topping; drizzle with caramel. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GIADA DE LAURENTIIS MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST



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I made this today at the recommendation of smn at CT. Really lovely. Slightly adapted by adding an extra egg and some flour to the batter to thicken it up a a bit.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 (8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (recommended ( Nutella)
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tightly wrap the outside of a 9-inch diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 3 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind the almonds, cracker crumbs, and sugar in a food processor. Add the butter and process until moist crumbs form. Press the almond mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan (not on the sides of the pan). Bake the crust until it is set and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Cool. Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the center of the cheesecake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 5 minutes (the cake will become firm when it is cold). Transfer the cake to a rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  • For the topping: Combine the chocolate-hazelnut spread and cream in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave until warm, stirring every 20 seconds to blend, about 1 minute.
  • Cut the cake into wedges. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the wedges and serve.

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 (9-inch) cake or 24 mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups amaretti cookies
12 mini or 5 large biscotti cookies
6 tablespoons butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan or 2 (12-count) mini cheesecake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Add the cookies in a large resealable bag. Cover the bag with a kitchen towel and crush with a rolling pin until the cookies are coarsely ground. In a medium bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the prepared springform pan or mini cheesecake pans. Put on a sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before adding the cheesecake filling.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • In bowl of a food processor combine the cheeses with the sugar until mix until completely blended. Add the eggs, 1 at time, incorporating completely after each addition. Add a pinch of salt, the almond extract, and orange zest and blend for 10 seconds. Pour the filling into the prepared pan with crust. Put the springform pan into a roasting pan and pour in enough hot water to come 3/4 of the way up the sides the springform pan. If using a springform pan bake for 1 hour, if using mini cheesecake pans bake until completely set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven and transfer the springform pan from the water bath to the counter and let cool completely before removing the cake from the pan. Slice and serve.

LOW CARB CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST



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I've been searching for a low carb cheesecake since I've given up sugar and so, using ideas from different recipes, I came up with this one. I made it with raspberry jello and then I pureed a 1/2 pint of raspberries with some Splenda (add to your taste) and a tsp. of gelatin. Then I spread it on the cheesecake before chilling.

Provided by Mina in Toronto

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 22m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups almond flour (crushed almonds)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 (3 ounce) box sugar-free jello, any flavour
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar substitute
16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup Cool Whip Lite

Steps:

  • Almond Crust:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the almond flour, butter and sugar substitute in a bowl. Spray 8x8 square pan (or pie plate) with cooking spray, and press this mixture evenly into the pan.
  • Place this crust in a preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden browned and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan. Remove the crust from the oven, and let it cool while you make the filling.
  • Cheesecake Filling:.
  • Dissolve the Jello in the boiling water, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool and slightly thickened (20-30 minutes).
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the Jello to the cream cheese, and mix really well. Add Cool Whip 1/2 cup at a time until well blended. Add the sugar substitute until blended. Spread the mixture in the pan or pie plate and chill for a couple of hours.
  • This recipe is very versatile. Use different jello flavour or add more or less sugar substitute or use juice instead of water or fold fresh or canned fruit into the cheesecake filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 379.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Vinegar     Cream Cheese     Strawberry     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups ground crumbs from purchased almond biscotti (about 6 ounces)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces mascarpone cheese*
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups quartered hulled strawberries (about 1 1/2 12-ounce baskets)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
*Italian cream cheese; sold at Italian markets and some supermarkets. If unavailable in your area, blend 8 ounces cream cheese with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoon sour cream.

Steps:

  • Tightly wrap outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Mix biscotti crumbs and butter in bowl. Press mixture evenly onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, mascarpone and 1 1/4 cups sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time; beat just until blended. Spread cheese mixture evenly over crust in pan. Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until cheesecake is golden and center of cake moves only slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cake to rack; cool 1 hour. Chill overnight. (Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.)
  • Mix strawberries, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and vinegar in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature until juices form, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut cake into wedges. Spoon strawberries alongside and serve.

MASCARPONE CITRUS CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST



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This is adapated from Giada de Laurentiis' recipe on TFN. Keeping it here for safe keeping in case in ever disappears over there. This is truly the BEST cheesecake. The addition of mascarpone cheese makes this super-silky. This cheesecake freezes VERY well. I've tweaked this recipe just a little bit with the addition of a tablespoon more butter in the crust (I found it needed it), and for the lemon version...the addition of culinary lemon oil and limoncello for added citrus taste. You can also make this orange flavored, as described in the recipe. Both are fantastic!

Provided by Citruholic

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 pieces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
two 8-oz . packages cream cheese
two 8-oz . tubs mascarpone cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon culinary lemon oil (optional)
1 tablespoon limoncello (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 350. Tightly wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4 inch sides with 3 layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Finely grind the toasted slivered almonds, graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a food processor. Slowly add melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom (not up the sides) of the springform pan (using the back of a 1/4 cup metal measuring cup helps for an even crust). Bake 12 minutes, cool completely. Turn oven down to 325.
  • For the filling: using an electric mixer (or stand mixer) beat the cream cheese, mascarpone and sugar until light and fluffy, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in lemon juice, lemon oil, limoncello and vanilla. Taste test. Add more lemon oil/limoncello if desired. Be careful with the lemon oil -- too much and it's bitter.
  • Here's where you can change up the flavor -- for orange cheesecake -- add 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, 1/4 teaspoons orange oil (optional) and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier in place of all lemon ingredients. Again, taste test before adding eggs and adjust to suit your taste.
  • Next, add eggs one at a time (must be room temperature), beating just until incorporated, you don't want to whip in the eggs. Pour cheesecake over crust and place in a roasting pan. Fill the pan with HOT water (like from a kettle simmering on the stove) halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes, until golden brown on top. Cheesecake will appear very wobbly. It will set when cool.
  • Carefully take out of oven and cool on a rack for one hour. Cool completely in pan in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Run a small knife around the edge of the cheesecake and release from pan.
  • Here's where you can freeze it. After cooling completely in refrigerator, tightly wrap top of springform pan with aluminum foil. Transfer to freezer and freeze until solid. When solid, remove from freezer and run a small knife around the edge of the cheesecake and release from springform pan. Score cake into 8 perfect wedges and using your sharpest knife (dipping it in hot water will help this process), cut cheesecake into clean, sharp wedges. Wrap edge wedge in plastic wrap, thoroughly. Put slices in freezer bag and return to the freezer. To defrost, remove desired pieces from freezer, unwrap and place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until thawed (usually about 30 minutes). Can be left out at room temperature to speed along the process after 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34.3, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. A good mascarpone cheese will make a huge difference in the flavor of the cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them blend together smoothly.
  • Don't overbeat the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese mixture. Overbeating can make the cheesecake dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

This mascarpone cheesecake with almond crust is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy mascarpone filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy almond crust. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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