Mascarpone Cake
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This delightful cake will be a real highlight of your table. The thin, crisp crust pairs perfectly with the creamy filling. The preparation method is somewhat reminiscent of cheesecake, so fans of this treat will surely appreciate this recipe. In addition to lemon, you can use other citrus fruits, but in that case, you should adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the crust. Crumble matzo, cookies, or dry crackers and place them in a blender. Pulse to grind, then add brown sugar.
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Step 2
2. Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the bowl. Beat again until the mixture becomes uniform. You can add 1-2 teaspoons of water if the crumb mixture is too dry.
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Step 3
3. Place the crumb mixture into a heatproof dish, spread it out evenly, and press it down firmly to form a smooth crust. Refrigerate the dish for half an hour. Then preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the crust for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Squeeze the juice from the lemons. Soak the gelatin in a small amount of the juice and let it swell. Grate the zest of three lemons using a fine grater. Place sugar and cornstarch into a saucepan. Add the beaten eggs and lemon juice. Place over heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then mix in the soaked gelatin and lemon zest.
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Step 5
5. The lemon cream should cool to room temperature, and in the meantime, you can whip the mascarpone and cream.
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Step 6
6. Carefully combine the whipped cream, mascarpone, and lemon cream. Mix thoroughly and spread over the cake base. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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Step 7
7. Before serving, you can decorate the cake with fresh berries, lemon slices, or caramel sauce, for example.