8 Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

Topped with chocolate ganache and crushed speculoos cookies, this cinnamon-spiked cheesecake is over-the-top — and outrageously delicious. 

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