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
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.
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Jayla Bolar
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cheesecake was pretty good. It was easy to make, and it tasted delicious.
Chirag Karki
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart filling.
Arman Munir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was light and fluffy, and the mascarpone added a nice tang.
Khalid Sadid
[email protected]The crust was a bit crumbly, but the filling was delicious. Overall, I enjoyed this cheesecake.
JAMAN RAJ
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more traditional cream cheese cheesecake.
Joseph Grimwoo Grimwood
[email protected]I love that this cheesecake doesn't require any baking. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Vaaantheman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a showstopper at my dinner party.
Kabelo Mokone
[email protected]This cheesecake is simply divine! The mascarpone adds a wonderful richness and creaminess that takes it to the next level.
Akarome Richard
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.
Lambda man
[email protected]This mascarpone cheesecake was a delight! The texture was creamy and smooth, and the flavor was rich and decadent. I loved the contrast between the tangy cream cheese and the sweet mascarpone.