Mascarpone Cheesecake Tart with Nectarines Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Cheesecake Tart with Nectarines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: six 5- by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers; 1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed amaretti* (Italian almond macaroons, about 3 ounces); 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese* (about 3/4 pound) at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds nectarines (about 8); 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste; *available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

Servings: persons

six 5- by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers
1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed amaretti* (Italian almond macaroons, about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese* (about 3/4 pound) at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds nectarines (about 8)
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
and lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan.
3
In a food processor finely grind graham crackers and amaretti with sugar.
4
Add butter and blend until combined well.
5
Press mixture onto bottom and about 3/4 inch up side of pan.
6
Bake crust in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden, and cool completely in pan on a rack.
7
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat mascarpone with sugar until smooth and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Beat in lemon juice, zest, and extracts.
9
Beat in flour and salt until combined well.
10
Pour filling into crust.
11
Bake tart in middle of oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until pale golden and set, and cool completely in pan on rack.
12
Remove side of pan and transfer tart to a plate.
13
Chill tart, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 24.
14
Slice nectarines and in a bowl toss with sugar.
15
Let nectarines stand, tossing occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and juices are released, about 5 minutes.
16
Mound topping on tart and serve immediately.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: six 5- by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers, 1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed amaretti* (Italian almond macaroons, about 3 ounces), 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Cheesecake Tart with Nectarines falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mascarpone Cheesecake Tart with Nectarines

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