Decadent Mascarpone Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of mascarpone cheesecake paired with balsamic strawberries in this decadent dessert.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | ground crumbs from purchased almond biscotti (about 6 ounces) |
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| 6 | tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
| 2 | cream cheese, room temperature |
| 8 | mascarpone cheese |
| 1 ¾ | sugar, plus |
| 2 | tablespoons sugar, divided use |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 3 | quartered hulled strawberries |
| ¼ | cup balsamic vinegar |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare a 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides by wrapping it tightly with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. |
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| 2. | In a bowl, combine ground almond biscotti crumbs and melted unsalted butter. |
| 3. | Evenly press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan, avoiding the sides. Chill for 30 minutes. |
| 4. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 5. | Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese, room temperature mascarpone cheese, and 1 3/4 cups of sugar until smooth. |
| 6. | Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended. |
| 7. | Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. |
| 8. | Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. |
| 9. | Bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the cheesecake is golden and the center moves only slightly when shaken. |
| 10. | Transfer the cake to a rack and let it cool for 1 hour. Chill overnight. |
| 11. | The cake can be prepared 2 days in advance. Keep it covered and chilled. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. |
| 12. | In a large bowl, mix quartered hulled strawberries, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Allow it to stand at room temperature until juices form, approximately 30 minutes. |
| 13. | Slice the cake into wedges, spoon the balsamic strawberries alongside, and serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 550.8 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 39.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Sugar | 43.5 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița