How to Make the Perfect Mascarpone Cheesecake

Learn how to make a creamy, delicious Mascarpone Cheesecake that's sure to wow. Easy to make, this cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Mascarpone Cheesecake is perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Want another delightful dessert? Try my Blackberry Cheesecake. Both recipes promise to be the hit of the party.

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Ingredients

• Almonds slices
• Graham Cracker
• Sugar
• Butter
• Salt
• Mascarpone
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Vanilla Extract
• Lemon Zest (Optional)

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Instructions

Crust Making

Combine graham crackers, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add almonds and mix again. Move this to a bowl and add melted butter.

Crust Setting

Push the crust mix into a springform pan. Cook it in the oven. Let it cool after.

Cream Mixing + Cream Folding

Blend mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip cream until it's stiff. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mix.

Pour and Set

Fill the pan with your cheesecake mix. Make the top smooth. Keep it in the fridge for 8 hours.

Unmold and cut

After cooling, remove from the mold and top with your preferred sauce. Interested? We have two video recipes for you.

Strawberry Sauce🍓Blueberry Sauce 🫐

Cheesecake Ready

Cut a slice. Add your favorite toppings like fruit or coulis. Enjoy!

Hint: For a perfect cheesecake, don't rush the chilling time. Let it sit in the fridge for the full 8 hours.

Substitutions

Use cream cheese instead of mascarpone for a different flavor. For a gluten-free option, use almond flour for the crust.

Variations

Add a chocolate ganache top layer or mix in some berry swirls for extra flavor.

Equipment

A springform pan and a food processor are key. Without a food processor, use a rolling pin to crush the crackers and almonds.

Storage

Wrap it tightly and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, slice it first then wrap each slice in plastic wrap.

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Learn to make the perfect Mascarpone Cheesecake. A creamy, delicious dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. 

• Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

90g Almonds slices

70g Graham Cracker

20g Sugar

45g Butter (melted)

Pinch of Salt

275g Mascarpone

475ml Heavy Whipping Cream

100g Sugar

10ml Vanilla Extract

Lemon Zest (Optional)

(Strawberry & Blueberry Sauce  )

🍓Strawberry

- 300g Frozen strawberries

- 80g Maple Syrup

- 10ml lemon juice

🫐Blueberry

- 300g Frozen Blueberries

- 90g Sugar

- 15ml Lemon Juice

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Instructions

Blueberry & Strawberry Sauce

Heating the ingredients

1. In a saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil
2. Transfer in a bowl

Blending 

1. Sift it to get rid of the seeds
2. Refrigerate completely
3. Pour on your favorite desserts

Cheesecake Crust

1. In a Food Processor put the Graham Cracker, the Sugar, and the Salt.
2. Pulse until the Graham Crackers are in a powder.
3. Add the Sliced almonds and pulse until they are in small pieces but not a powder.
4. Put everything in a bowl.
5. Add the Melted Butter and mix.
6. Put the crust in your 9-inch Springform pan.
7. Press on it so it coats the bottom evenly.
8. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 min.
9. Let it cool down completely.

Cheesecake

1. Mix Mascarpone, Sugar, and Vanilla until the texture is smooth.
2. In another bowl, whip the cream until it gets stiff peaks.
3. Fold in the whipped cream in the Mascarpone mixture.
4. Pour into the pan.
5. Even it out.
6. Let it sit 8h in the fridge.

Revealing The Cheesecake

1. Cut a nice slice of your cheesecake.
2. Eat as it is or garnish with your favorite fresh fruits, coulis, or topping.
3. Enjoy 😀

• Author: Sandrine Pearson
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Chilling
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Vegetarian