Lemon Apricot Mascarpone Cheesecake

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14
Indulge in the luxurious Lemon Apricot Mascarpone Cheesecake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

Ready In

3 hr 25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups biscotti , crumbs ( or about 8 biscotti )
1 lb cream cheese , at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups mascarpone
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup dried apricot , coarsely chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white wine ( or apple juice to sub )
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup marmalade
3 ounces white chocolate

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
587
Sugar
46g
Fat
44g
This Lemon Apricot Mascarpone Cheesecake is a luxurious and rich dessert that is perfect for special occasions. The creamy and decadent filling is flavored with tangy lemon zest and rich mascarpone cheese, and is complemented by the sweet and tart apricot topping. This dessert is easy to make and is sure to impress guests with its beautiful presentation and unique flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and biscotti crumbs.
3.Press mixture into bottom of 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
5.Add in sugar and beat until fluffy.
6.Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7.Beat in mascarpone, flour, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well blended.
8.Pour mixture over crust and smooth top.
9.Bake for 50-55 minutes or until set.
10.In a small saucepan, combine chopped apricots, sugar, white wine (or apple juice), and water.
11.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until apricots are tender and liquid has thickened.
12.Remove from heat and stir in marmalade until well combined.
13.Let cheesecake cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
14.Once cheesecake is chilled, top with apricot mixture and melted white chocolate, slice, and serve.

PROS

This cheesecake is an indulgent and rich dessert that is perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat.

The addition of apricots and the tangy lemon flavor make it a flavorful and unique dessert that will impress guests.

The recipe is easy to follow and does not require any complicated techniques or ingredients.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is time-consuming to prepare and requires several hours of chilling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the addition of apricots and lemon zest provides some antioxidants and vitamin C to the dish.
The mascarpone cheese used in the recipe is also a good source of protein and calcium.

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