Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce

Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce
45 min.
14
592kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this exquisite Mascarpone Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert that will leave your guests raving for more! Combining the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the tangy smoothness of cream cheese, this cheesecake offers a velvety texture that simply melts in your mouth. Topped with a generous layer of candied pecans, each bite delivers a delightful crunch that elevates this dessert to a gourmet experience.

But that’s not all—drizzling the cheesecake with luscious Dulce de Leche Sauce adds a touch of caramel-like sweetness, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake is sure to impress. The warm, inviting aromas filling your kitchen will have everyone anticipating the moment they can dig into this heavenly slice of bliss!

With a relatively quick prep time of just 45 minutes and easy-to-follow steps, this decadent dessert is accessible to bakers of all levels. With each layer, from the buttery shortbread crust to the beautifully creamy filling, it showcases the interplay of flavors and textures that cheesecake lovers crave. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a show-stopping masterpiece that will no doubt become a family favorite! Serve it chilled and watch as your loved ones savor each delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons all purpose flour 
  • 14 servings candied pecans 
  • 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs room temperature
  • 14 servings dulce de leche sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 16 ounce mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1.5 ounces pecans 
  • ounces shortbread cookies 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 3 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind shortbread cookies and pecans in processor.
  2. Add melted butter and process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan.
  3. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool crust completely on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  4. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth.
  5. Add mascarpone and flour; beat until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula. Gradually add sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice.
  6. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  7. Pour filling over crust in pan.
  8. Place springform pan in large roasting pan.
  9. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan.
  10. Bake cheesecake until top is golden and cake is almost set (center 2 inches will still move slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool cake on rack 1 hour. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  11. Arrange Candied Pecans decoratively atop cake.
  12. Cut cake into wedges.
  13. Serve with Dulce de Leche Sauce.
  14. *Italian cream cheese, available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories592kcal
Protein5.25%
Fat65.65%
Carbs29.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.58
Glycemic Load
19.76
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.6673912946945%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:592.49kcal
29.62%
Fat:43.42g
66.8%
Saturated Fat:17.96g
112.22%
Carbohydrates:43.3g
14.43%
Net Carbohydrates:41.78g
15.19%
Sugar:32.45g
36.06%
Cholesterol:114.38mg
38.13%
Sodium:282.07mg
12.26%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:7.81g
15.62%
Vitamin A:922.7IU
18.45%
Selenium:7.99µg
11.42%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.98%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.84%
Calcium:101.58mg
10.16%
Phosphorus:74.77mg
7.48%
Iron:1.24mg
6.87%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.33%
Fiber:1.52g
6.1%
Folate:24.26µg
6.06%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.63%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.39%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.55%
Copper:0.07mg
3.43%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.25%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.07%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.82%
Magnesium:10.11mg
2.53%
Vitamin K:2.58µg
2.46%
Potassium:80.8mg
2.31%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.1%
Source:Epicurious