Description
Jamie Oliver’s Mascarpone Cheesecake is a luscious cheesecake made with a mascarpone cheese filling and a buttery biscuit base. It can be topped with a variety of garnishes, making it a versatile and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
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- 200g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
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- 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
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- 500g (17 oz) mascarpone cheese
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- 200g (7 oz) cream cheese
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- 100g (3.5 oz) icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
For the Topping (optional):
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- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
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- Chocolate shavings or sauce
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- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
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- Crush the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with the melted butter until well combined.
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- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 20cm (8-inch) springform tin. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
Step 2: Make the Filling
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- In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and icing sugar until smooth and creamy.
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- Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and juice. Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Assemble the Cheesecake
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- Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the chilled biscuit base, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top for a neat finish.
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- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to set.
Step 4: Add the Toppings
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- Before serving, decorate the cheesecake with your chosen toppings, such as fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle.
Step 5: Slice and Serve
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- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin, slice into portions, and serve chilled.