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Blueberry Mascarpone Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

[heart_this] · Sep 2, 2011 · 37 Comments

Blueberry Mascarpone Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

A cool and creamy cheesecake treat that is perfect on hot summer days. The blueberries and almond flavoured crust perfectly compliment each other and a hint of lemon brightens everything up.

One of my favourite treats in the summer is a cool and creamy no bake cheesecake which is particularly nice because you do not have to turn the oven on to enjoy it. This no bake cheesecake is made by mixing cream cheese and whipped cream and placing it on a buttery nutty crust that is simply pressed into the bottom of the pan. The cheesecake is then chilled in the fridge until it ‘sets’ when you can pull it out and top it with some fresh summer fruit and or berries.
Not too long ago I came across a variation of the no bake cheesecake, the blueberry and mascarpone cheesecake with amaretti crust on Gourmantine that used Italian mascarpone instead of cream cheese. This cheesecake also used an amaretti crust and I know just how good the blueberry and almond flavour combo is! In fact I have used it many times like in this blueberry amaretti crisp . The coup de gras of this cheesecake is the layer of blueberry caramel sauce between the crust and the cheesecake and there was absolutely no question that I would have to make it!
The mascarpone cheesecake is almost as easy to make as my regular no bake cheesecake though you do have to briefly bake the crust for this one. With minimal effort I had two individual sized cheesecakes chilling out in my fridge while I impatiently waited for them to set. When I pulled them out of the fridge I noticed that they did not set quite as solidly as the cream cheese ones do but that was ok, they were just a bit messier, but certainly worth it! (I have already modified the recipe to go lighter on the whipped cream so that the next batch is a firmer.) I topped the entire surface of these cheesecakes with fresh blueberries and dug into them! I have to say that they were absolutely amazing! The almond flavours in the crust from the amaretti cookies really paired well with both the ooey gooey blueberry caramel sauce and the fresh blueberries. The cool and creamy ‘cheesecake’ filling was the perfect foil for all of the flavours and the juicy fresh blueberries help keeping things from getting too creamy. I will definitely be making these again!

Blueberry Mascarpone Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

Blueberry Mascarpone Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2

A cool and creamy cheesecake treat that is perfect on hot summer days. The blueberries and almond flavoured crust perfectly compliment each other and a hint of lemon brightens everything up.

ingredients
  • 1/4 cup amaretti cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker or digestive cookie crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream, cold
  • 1 (8 ounce) package of mascarpone, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, zest
  • 1/4 cup blueberry caramel sauce
  • 1 cup blueberries
directions
  1. Mix the amaretti cookie crumbs, graham cracker crumbs and butter and press them into the bottom of two 4 inch spring form pans.
  2. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown on the edges, about 8-12 minutes and let cool completely.
  3. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.
  4. Beat the sugar and lemon zest into the mascarpone and then gently fold in the whipped cream.
  5. Divide the blueberry caramel sauce between the 2 spring form pans and top with the cream mixture.
  6. Chill in the fridge for several hours to over night, top with blueberries and enjoy.
Use in:
Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Similar Recipes:
No Bake Cheesecake
Blueberry Amaretti Crisp
Blueberry Blintzes
Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes
Blueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa Crisp

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Comments

  1. decocinasytacones says

    September 2, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Beautiful tarts. I make similar ones with Strawberry and Raspery jam.
    Hi from the north of Spain

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  2. raquel erecipe says

    September 2, 2011 at 8:14 am

    blueberry mascarpone cheese cake is one of my favorite dessert and now I am craving for one .

    Reply
  3. Benedetta Marchi says

    September 2, 2011 at 8:24 am

    they are so beautiful!

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  4. patissierement-votre says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:13 am

    This looks good, I love cheesecakes 🙂

    Reply
  5. Sell WoW Account says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:26 am

    ggggaaaahhh!!!!

    mouthwatering!!

    now i'm craving for one.XD

    Reply
  6. Joanne says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:21 am

    way to come back with a bang! Between the blueberry caramel sauce and the cheesecake itself…I'm not sure which I want to devour first!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:34 am

    Yum! I want this…now.

    Reply
  8. The Café Sucré Farine says

    September 2, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Oh my, Kevin – this looks simply amazing and my mouth is watering!!

    Reply
  9. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) says

    September 2, 2011 at 11:29 am

    What beautiful presentation! Cheesecake is so classy; and this one even more so.

    Reply
  10. Noelle says

    September 2, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Kevin, these are beatiful! Where did you buy your mini springform pans? Wow, what I would give for a bite. Nice pictures!

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  11. Mal says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Looks delicious!

    http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

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  12. Ciao Chow Linda says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Wow Kevin – Love the flavors of this cheesecake and the lovely styling of the photo.

    Reply
  13. b.wak says

    September 2, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    words cannot express my love for your cheesecake…

    Reply
  14. Délices d´Ispahan says

    September 2, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    These tart looks awesome and I love Cheesecakes!

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    September 2, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    All I have to say about this is WOW! Looks so so delicious. And a gorgeous photo! 🙂

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  16. Esi says

    September 2, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    These sound incredible!

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  17. Tres Delicious says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I've never seen cake so beautiful and mouth watering like this one. Looks totally delicious. Blueberry has always been such a delicacy.

    Reply
  18. Gloria says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    OMG Kevin you come back with all!!I love blueberries and these are georgeous, bookmarked, gloria

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  19. cheesecake recipe says

    September 2, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Wow, that looks absolutely gorgeous! I think my 6-year old twins can help me make this one. They love hanging out in the kitchen with me, and I let them join the 'fun' once in a while. This cheesecake sounds like a great project for them! Can't wait, I'm really excited for them now! 😉

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  20. T and Tea Cake says

    September 2, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    I read amaretti crust and my interest sparked. you had me at 'no-bake'. this looks great and is so versatile when it comes to adding fruits!

    Cheers,
    Tobias

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  21. Claudia says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:28 am

    I usually beat mascarpone with a little vanilla and powdered sugar, add berries and call it a day. I love how you elevated it to a true – but simple cheesecake.

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  22. Jan says

    September 3, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Wow – Kevin they look amazing!

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  23. Kreatív konyha says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:58 am

    this looks fantastic and yummy!

    Reply
  24. Kevin says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Noelle: I think I got the mini spring form pans at Sears but I have seen them is many stores since then. They should not be too hard to find locally.

    Reply
  25. Barefeet In The Kitchen says

    September 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Oh my heavens, these sounds amazing. I'd happily eat one for breakfast right now.

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  26. Ally says

    September 3, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Prettiest, loveliest looking sweets!
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.com/

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  27. xlizzyx says

    September 3, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    wow, yummmy!
    check out my blog for some traditional, great, tasty cheesecakes. my teenage blog on http://teenage-baking.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. Cameron says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Gotta try some of these for the kids. Thanks!

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  29. peachkins says

    September 4, 2011 at 10:58 am

    I love cheesecake and I'll say that i'm loving how this looks!

    Reply
  30. Helene says

    September 4, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    I like the idea of Amaretti Crust, that must add such a unique flavor. Delicious looking Kevin.

    Reply
  31. Dmarie says

    September 4, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    just gorgeous!!

    Reply
  32. Christine says

    September 5, 2011 at 8:16 am

    gorgeous tart Kevin! love the addition of the blueberry caramel sauce – divine!

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    September 6, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Have just found your blog this morning~I am a fan of cooking AND photography, and your blog serves up a heaping plateful of both! I like your clear and straightforward writing style. Consider me a new fan. I have already bookmarked several recipes to try. Thanks for doing what you do!

    Reply
  34. Rara says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    You are a genius and making me hungry. Lovelovelove your blog!

    Reply
  35. Allison says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    These little cheese cakes are just stunning! I am a huge fan of marscapone — so smooth and creamy!

    Reply
  36. Indonesia Eats says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:28 am

    What a perfect combination! Blueberry and mascarpone.

    Reply
  37. Shayna says

    July 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Can this cake be frozen?

    Reply

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