LEMON MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE

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This is a light, airy cheesecake with a hint of lemon. The mascarpone cheese has a creamy, buttery flavor and a texture that blends well with the lemon. Serve with chocolate sauce or fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Provided by Norma M.

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 large eggs
⅔ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the sides and bottom of a springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine for crust together in a small bowl until well combined. Spread into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan, making sure there aren't any cracks.
  • Beat mascarpone cheese and sugar for filling in a large bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, stirring after each addition. Add lemon juice and zest. Pour into the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden and semi-soft in the middle, testing with a toothpick, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 1/2 hours to cool. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 172.3 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 220.8 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

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