MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipe image

Provided by Deanna Martinez-Bey

Categories Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 pkg cream cheese, 8 ounces each
2 pkg marscarpone cheese, 8 ounces each
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp vanilla
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 envelope, whipped topping mix (dream whip)
caramel ice cream topping

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.