Description
This Classic Italian Almond-Mascarpone Cheesecake is creamy, nutty, and infused with lemon zest for a refreshing twist. With its almond flour crust and silky mascarpone filling, it’s the perfect Italian dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups mascarpone cheese
1 cup cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
1. Mix almond flour, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and chill.
2. Beat mascarpone, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Add eggs, extracts, and lemon zest.
3. Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes.
4. Cool completely, refrigerate at least 4 hours.
5. Top with sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
Best made a day ahead for perfect texture.
Top with fresh berries or raspberry coulis for a beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg