MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
with orange & amaretto
RICH & CREAMY
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WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS CAKE
It's fluffy & creamy.
It's the perfect dessert for a crowd.
NO water bath!
Great for the holidays or dinner parties.
The best cheesecake ever!
INGREDIENTS
- ALMOND COOKIES
- ALMONDS
- KOSHER SALT
- UNSALTED BUTTER
- SUGAR
- MASCARPONE
- CREAM CHEESE
- SOUR CREAM
- ORANGES
- AMARETTO
- VANILLA EXTRACT
- EGGS
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01
Pulse the cookies, almonds, and salt in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Then, add the butter until a crust forms.
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02
Tip the crumb mixture into a springform pan and press with a measuring cup. Bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes, until toasty.
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03
Cream the butter & sugar. Then, add the mascarpone and cream cheese. Mix in the sour cream, orange zest, amaretto, and vanilla extract.
Add the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
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04
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake until the cheesecake is set on the edges & a bit jiggly in the center. Cool.
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TIP!
Bring the ingredients to room temperature before you mix the filling. This will make for a filling that is smooth & creamy!
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NO WATER BATH!
The best part of this cheesecake is there's no water bath! Instead, we'll add a pan of hot water to the rack under the cheesecake to create the same steaming effect.
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SERVING
IDEAS
Add cookie crumbs & almonds on top for crunch!
Pipe whipped cream on the edges of the cake.
Add caramel sauce or berries on top.
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HEY THERE,
I'M SARA LYNN
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