Giada's recipe is here: www.foodnetwork.com/giadadelaurentiis/cheesecake
It really added something special as well. There were little bits of vanilla bean visible in the cheesecake. It just felt fancy, you know? I think we found this at T..J. Maxx, but I'm sure it's on Amazon or at Fresh Market too.
You'll see in Giada's recipe, that she does this amazing Nutella topping. I love it. But this time, I wanted to try something different. I had a sudden inspiration to blend cherries with balsamic vinegar. Sounds weird, right? It was tasty! Here's how I did it...
Balsamic Cherry Reduction
Recipe:
1 cup Frozen Cherries
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Stir frequently as the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
4. (Optional) Use your whisk to slightly chop the cherries.
5. Pour into a gravy boat or small bowl and allow to cool before drizzling over the cheesecake.
...and here is my masterpiece!...Mascarpone Cheesecake with Balsamic Cherry Reduction
Something else I would highly recommend is a little cheesecake-making party! Strap your babies on, give your older kids some Legos and get busy. I hope I've inspired you to try this wonderful recipe. So grab a friend and your springform pan and get ready to impress your people!
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