Name: Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche Sauce
Yield: Makes 14 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces shortbread cookies; 1/3 cup pecans (about 1 1/2 ounces); 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese,* room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 4 large eggs, room temperature; Candied Pecans; Dulce de Leche Sauce

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Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Pecans and Dulce de Leche SauceJacqueline Hopkins

Dulce de leche is a soft milk-caramel confection that is yet again one of the year's top flavors. If you don't have time to make the sauce, look for it with the ice cream toppings at the market. Note that the baked cheesecake must be chilled overnight before serving.

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