Mascarpone Cheesecake with Almond Crust

total time:: 35 min (Prep + 80 min Cook)

Makes 12-16 servings

Just the way to end the perfect Italian meal...sweet indulgence!

ingredients

Crust:
1 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
Topping:
1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
1/4 cup whipping cream

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notes

Served at the 2006 Italian dinner with the Veates. Recipe courtesy of Giada DeLaurentiis

Source: Jim Sullivan

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