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SHF#17: Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce

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Let me tell you a story.

There once was a girl, let’s call her Cream Puff, who had a dream. Her dream was to take part in her very first Sugar High Friday, hosted by spittoonextra.

Cream Puff planned long and hard to make her dream come true. She longed for Sugar High Friday #17 to come so that she could wax poetic about her dairy of choice … mascarpone.

But little did Cream Puff know that destiny would send a monster her way to try and spoil her plans. This monster, let’s call it Workasaurus, was mean and nasty. Workasaurus didn’t care about Cream Puff’s mascarpone masterpiece (ooh … alliteration!). Workasaurus only cared about getting the job done.

So Cream Puff and all her little co-worker cream puffs met Workasaurus on the battlefield. Let’s call the battlefield Workplace.

They fought long and hard. Days passed. Weeks flew by. There was blood, sweat and tears. But in the end, the cream puffs emerged victorious!

Ecstatic in the glory of victory, Cream Puff decreed that the only thing in the world that could truly mark the importance of such a victory, was mascarpone.

So this SHF#17, we sing the praises of dairy. We sing the praises of mascarpone. We sing the praises of Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce.

The End.

Ciao!

Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce

Recipe from www.epicurious.com. You can view the recipe here.

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Cream Puff’s tiredness after battling Workasaurus has resulted in her offering the link to the original recipe (above) as opposed to typing it out here.

Cream Puff assures everyone that she followed the recipe, with the exception of one minor change. The original recipe instructs you to wrap the spring-form pan three times with aluminum foil. Cream Puff felt that wrapping the pan in aluminum foil twice would be more than enough. Cream Puff is happy to report that it was.

This cheesecake was fantastic! Cream Puff highly recommends it.

Enjoy!

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54 Comments


03/10/06 at 9:53 pm

What a glorious ending! Little cream puffs finally won over the cruel Workasaurus :)
I’d love to give your recipe a try, but I’m gonna try out the black bean soup with mango salsa first! :9

Finally, I really really need to know what you call the decorative fruit you have in the middle. Pleasee..
I bought them once at St. Clair W. but never seen them again.

Once again, Bravo over your victory :)


03/10/06 at 10:06 pm

I love cheesecake and yours looks absolutely sinful! Wish I could try a piece right now…. :)


03/10/06 at 10:46 pm

Ivonne, I’m glad to see you kicked Workasaurus’ ass.

I love anything with mascarpone, and your cheesecake looks wonderful.


03/10/06 at 10:49 pm

Ooh, those gooey blobs of dulce de leche atop that cake are crying out for me to dip my finger in and pluck out just one pecan! Beautiful!


03/10/06 at 11:28 pm

Your cake looks great and absolutely delicious!


03/11/06 at 12:41 am

Oh, marvelous! I adore mascarpone and am always keeping my eyes open for more recipes that call for it.


03/11/06 at 2:02 am

Looks gorgeous and rich!


03/11/06 at 2:05 am

OH-MY-GOD !!!!

This is the most attractive, lucious looking cheese-cake I’ve seen for a long time ! Look at the texture, it melds under your eyes !

And then, the glorious association of Dulce di Leche and Mascarpone ….

This is just great.
And the photo should be forbidden by law - too tempting ;-)


03/11/06 at 6:20 am

Spew fire on the Workasaurus! Long live the Cream Puffs of this world and long live the lovely lady who taught us how to use Marscapone when she couldn’t find an American cheese in France! Merci! Mille Grazie!


03/11/06 at 8:40 am

This is the most incredible cheese cake I’ve seen in soooo long. This is the one you save your calories for!
Ivonne, thanks so much for your kind note. I lost data(your email and some) and am unable to access my website for editing for a few more days.


03/11/06 at 9:58 am

*drool* that looks like an amazing and suitable reward for a job well done!


03/11/06 at 12:31 pm

Looks like Great minds think alike! I also made cheesecake with Dulche de Leche, Yum!


03/11/06 at 1:09 pm

Very nice! Love the finishing touch of the cape gooseberry. Truly a spectacular looking cheesecake!


03/11/06 at 2:58 pm

Looks deliciously decadent! I made a cheesecake too, although I may try this one when my next cheesecake craving strikes… as it sounds simply devine.


03/11/06 at 3:20 pm

That is the prettiest thing I’ve seen all day. i would love to have a slice!!! Gorgeous gorgeous post!


03/11/06 at 3:26 pm

So, that’s what it is? It kind of looks like an orange tomatillo!

This cheesecake looks divine!


03/11/06 at 5:01 pm

I almost fell off my chair when I saw this post. There’s my dream cake! I am drooling so badly now I need a bib.


03/11/06 at 5:39 pm

Oh wow that looks amazing. Great post.


03/11/06 at 6:36 pm

Look at this work!! When are you opening your desserterie??? You were in a happy mood!! ;-) Great fun story. I look forward to meeting Cream Puff et company!


03/11/06 at 6:37 pm

Absolutely magnificent and I bet it tastes awsome!!!


03/11/06 at 7:15 pm

Hi Ceendy,

Yes I’m glad I won. Those berries are called cape gooseberries by the way. They’re a fairly inexpensive way to decorate a dessert … and they taste good!

Hi Jen!

Come on over and have a piece!

Hi Rob,

Yes someone had to put Workasaurus in it place!

Hi Tania,

It was so good and I couldn’t help but think of you when I was making the dulce de leche!

Hi Linda,

Thanks so much! And thanks for stopping by!

Hi Danielle,

I’m so glad you stopped by. Thanks for the kind words.

Hi Ilva!

You saying that my photo looks good is quite a compliment since your photos are all GORGEOUS! Thank you!

Hi Anne!!!

You are so funny and you’re words are too kind … merci beaucoup!

Hello Anne!

How is France these days? You are so sweet … and beating Workasaurus was fun. You must try the mascarpone cheesecake … you must!

Hi Tanna,

So glad to hear from you! Can’t wait to see you back posting!

Hi Linda,

Thanks so much for visiting Cream Puffs in Venice. I’m glad you liked the cheesecake!

Hi Christine!

Thanks for visiting my blog … and yes … great minds obviously do think alike especially when they’re thinking about dulce de leche …

:o)

Hi Jenny,

Thanks as always! You know I think goose capeberries are a pretty easy way to decorate a dessert … and they’re not that expensive either! Good luck with the baking classes!

Hi Bron!

Thanks for visiting Cream Puffs in Venice. I’m glad you liked the mascarpone cheesecake!

Ciao Silversara …

There’s a piece of cheesecake if you want to come by …

Hi McAuliflower,

I’m so glad you visited my blog! Yes that lovely berry is called a cape gooseberry. They almost look too pretty to eat … but somehow I managed!

Hi MM,

You are too funny! Thanks for the kind words and anytime you want a piece of cheesecake just come on over!

Hello Barbara!

Thank you so much!

Bonjour Bea!

When are you coming here to help me open the desserterie???!!! And I have you to inspire me so that’s a big help!

Hi Rosa!

So glad to hear from you. I must admit it tasted fantastic!


03/11/06 at 7:17 pm

That looks incredible. You are amazing!


03/12/06 at 12:20 pm

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks so much!


03/12/06 at 1:45 pm

i think this might have to be the next dessert i attempt to make. how’s that for a twist on cheese sandwiches..i’ll make a mascarpone cheesecake instead! woohoo! ivonne that looks spectacular. who did you get to share it with?


03/12/06 at 3:25 pm

Ivonne, what a work of art. Can I have some? It looks awesome!


03/12/06 at 8:30 pm

A stunning looking cake and a great take on the SHF theme - thanks for taking part with such a great entry.


03/12/06 at 8:30 pm

I know what you mean…work always seems to interfere with life! This looks incredibly delicious. I’ll have to visit the recipe! Thanks for your delightful story.


03/12/06 at 8:30 pm

That is one impressive cheesecake! Cheesecake as art. Gorgeous.


03/12/06 at 9:37 pm

This looks so rich and creamy, I love mascarpone.


03/12/06 at 11:16 pm

Hi Mona,

I actually shared it with my coworkers and they all loved it!

Hi Paige,

Come on over! There’s a piece waitinf for you!

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for the compliment and thank you for hosting th event!

Hi Janice

My pleasure!

Hi Karina,

Quite the compliment coming for an artist as good as you!

Hi Randi,

The mascarpone really gives the cake a nice touch!


03/13/06 at 2:02 am

I’m glad the Cream puffs defeated the Workasaurus. This cheesecake looks great!


03/13/06 at 8:31 am

Arresting. That’s all I can say about this celestial beauty.


03/13/06 at 9:39 am

Ivonne,
What is that fruit in the middle that you used? We have it in Hawaii and it is called “poha”.


03/13/06 at 11:32 am

THe texture looks amazing! All I can do is sigh.


03/13/06 at 1:43 pm

Hi Kat,

Thanks so much! And by the way those berries are called cape gooseberries.

Hi Lori,

Thank you for visiting Cream Puffs in Venice. I’m glad you liked the dessert!

Hi Darla,

Thanks so much! It was a very good cheesecake!


03/13/06 at 1:57 pm

Ivonne,
Wow! That looks amazing! I love Dulce de Leche and cheesecake.

Maybe I could make a mini-version!


03/13/06 at 7:22 pm

Hi Catherine!

Thanks so much!


03/13/06 at 8:29 pm

It’s a good thing I don’t know where you live, Ivonne, otherwise I would be showing up on your doorstep with an empty plate and fork. What a beautiful and delicious looking dessert, my dear.


03/13/06 at 11:20 pm

Hi Tea,

I’m in Toronto and you can come over some cheesecake whenever you’re in my neck of the woods!


03/14/06 at 2:44 am

That looks highly decadent and absolutely coma enducing! I love it! If I were (when!) to make this I wouldn’t serve anything else (mabey coffee) it would be the whole meal!


03/14/06 at 10:37 am

Absolutely gorgeous!


03/14/06 at 12:50 pm

Hi Hag!

I love your idea of cheesecake a meal!

Hi Cate,

Thanks so much!


03/14/06 at 2:24 pm

What a victory! Yay!

Paz


03/14/06 at 8:33 pm

that cake looks absolutely…(i am at a loss for words :) stunning.


03/15/06 at 12:55 am

Ivonne, thanks so much for linking to me! :-)


03/15/06 at 1:25 pm

Now you’ve given me a delicious dilemma. We have 2 birthdays coming up in our family. Which one of your delicious recipes should I make? I’m going to let them decide!!


03/15/06 at 1:58 pm

Hi Paz,

Thanks for the kind words!

Hi Genevieve,

Thanks so much!

Hi Bron,

My pleasure!

Hi Pmoed!!!

Oooohh … please let me know what the decision is!


03/16/06 at 1:48 am

My God, did I miss out while I was away. I believe I would eat an old sock if it was covered in masarpone. Your cheesecake is just beautiful!


03/16/06 at 10:56 am

Thanks, Rorie!

I agree with you about the mascarpone … I’d eat it with ANYTHING!


03/18/06 at 6:14 pm

Ivonne, this looks to die for, great job!


03/19/06 at 5:31 pm

That looks fabulous !


03/19/06 at 8:00 pm

Hi Rachel,

Thanks for stopping by! I’m so glad you liked the cheesecake.

Hi Keiko,

Thanks! I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to learn how to use my camera better and I’ve been pretty happy with my progress. Thanks for stopping by!

Hello Cindy!

Thank you so much!

Jorge Granja

03/6/07 at 12:43 pm

sent to you soon Jorge Granja

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