8 Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Tiramisu Cheesecake
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Mascarpone is the secret ingredient in these wonderfully rich cheesecake recipes. The soft Italian cheese adds subtle sweetness and intense creaminess to anything it touches, and cheesecake is no exception. Whether you're in the mood for an Italian restaurant-inspired dessert or a no-bake treat to make when it's too hot to fire up the oven, you'll find a decadent new favorite in this collection of our best mascarpone cheesecake recipes.

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Cannoli Cheesecake

Cannoli Cheesecake
Cannoli Cheesecake. Allrecipes

This cheesecake, which recipe creator John Somerall says is inspired by the flavors of a traditional cannoli, is rich, creamy, and absolutely decadent.

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No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake Balls

No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake Balls
No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake Balls. Allrecipes

You don't need to fire up the oven with these 5-ingredient cheesecake balls made with just chocolate-topped butter cookies, mascarpone cheese, Irish cream liqueur, white chocolate, and dark chocolate.

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Italian Easter Cheesecake

Italian Easter Cheesecake
Jason Hendrix

This old family recipe is extra creamy thanks to ricotta, mascarpone, and heavy whipping cream. Recipe creator Buon Appetito recommends serving over a light bed of blackberry or currant jam.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake

No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake
MommyTommie

Here's a patriotic dessert that's perfect for the Fourth of July. "Besides the taste and light mousse-like texture, I think your guests will enjoy the iconic stars and stripes design provided by the fresh blueberries and strawberries," says Chef John.

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05 of 09

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Tiramisu Cheesecake
chibi chef

Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, this tiramisu cheesecake has a simple crust made with crush ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone and cream cheese filling spiked with coffee-flavored liqueur.

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Persimmon Cheesecake with Blueberries

Persimmon Cheesecake with Blueberries
AnastasiasKitchen

Bright and fruity persimmons are the main ingredient for this colorful cheesecake made with ricotta and mascarpone and topped with sugared blueberries.

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Cinnamon-Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

slice of cinnamon chocolate chip cheesecake on white plate
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Topped with chocolate ganache and crushed speculoos cookies, this cinnamon-spiked cheesecake is over-the-top — and outrageously delicious.

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Apple Pie Cheesecake

Apple Pie Cheesecake
Yoly

Can't choose between a pie and a cake? No worries! This cozy apple cheesecake is perfect for all your autumn entertaining needs.

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closeup of a beautiful-looking apple cheesecake with apple slices arranged in circles, topped with cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans
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