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Mascarpone Cheesecake

The Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipe

Master a silky-smooth mascarpone cheesecake at home with simple steps and rich, indulgent flavor perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 900 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs or almond meal
  • 4 Tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups room-temperature mascarpone cheese
  • 2 lbs 32 oz room-temperature cream cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep Pan & Crust: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter a 9″ springform pan and wrap its base in foil. Press the graham-cracker mixture into the bottom and sides; freeze 10 min.
  • Bake Crust: Bake crust until lightly golden, about 10 min; lower oven to 325 °F.
  • Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and lemon zest; mix just until combined.
  • Water Bath: Pour filling over crust, set pan in a larger baking dish, and add hot water to come halfway up the springform.
  • Bake & Chill: Bake 1 hr 50 min until center is just set. Cool in pan 10 min, then chill uncovered at least 8 hr.

Notes

  • Calories: 900 kcal 
  • Fat: 61 g
  • Carbohydrates: 71 g
  • Protein: 17 g