Mascarpone Cheesecake with Rhubarb Glaze and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Cheesecake with Rhubarb Glaze and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese,* room temperature; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 6 large eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup sour cream; 4 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh rhubarb (from about 1 1/2 pounds); 8 strawberries, hulled, halved; 3/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 12 large strawberries

Servings: persons

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese,* room temperature
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
6 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sour cream
4 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh rhubarb (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
8 strawberries, hulled, halved
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 large strawberries

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with nonstick spray.
3
Mix crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in medium bowl.
4
Add butter and stir to blend.
5
Press mixture evenly onto bottom (not sides) of pan.
6
Bake until crust is set, about 10 minutes.
7
Cool completely.
8
Maintain oven temperature.
9
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth.
10
Add mascarpone and beat until smooth.
11
Mix in flour.
12
Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
13
Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt.
14
Pour filling into pan.
15
Bake cheesecake until puffed around edges and center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken (center may fall and crack), about 1 hour.
16
Turn oven off; leave cake in oven with door closed 1 hour.
17
Transfer cake to rack and cool completely.
18
Stir sour cream until smooth; spread atop cake.
19
Refrigerate cake overnight.
20
Combine rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, 2/3 cup water, and lemon juice in large saucepan.
21
Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
22
Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is tender, about 9 minutes.
23
Remove from heat; let cool 10 minutes.
24
Pour mixture through strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract 1 1/2 cups liquid.
25
Return 1 1/2 cups liquid to same saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat.
26
Whisk cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water to blend in small bowl; add to liquid in saucepan; whisk constantly until mixture boils and thickens, about 6 minutes.
27
Pour glaze into small bowl; chill until cold, about 2 hours.
28
Spread glaze over cheesecake.
29
Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
30
Line small baking sheet with waxed paper.
31
Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until smooth.
32
Remove chocolate from over water.
33
Dip strawberries halfway into melted chocolate.
34
Gently shake off excess chocolate; place on prepared sheet.
35
Chill until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
36
Place strawberries around top edge of cake.
37
Serve.
38
Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

1727

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Cheesecake with Rhubarb Glaze and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries 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 with Rhubarb Glaze and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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