Mascarpone Cheesecake
Photo: Deanna
Ingredients
Crust:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 ounces cartons (8 each) Mascarpone cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping
Preparation
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 small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
3
Press onto the bottom of prepared pan.
5
7
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.
8
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.
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About
I entered this recipe in a National, Taste of Home Contest and won 2nd place! It is rich and creamy, so be sure to start with a small piece!
Yield:
12.0 servings.
Added:
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:31pm
Comments
February 19, 2009
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