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ROLD GOLD® Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake

Prep Time:

40 min

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 min

Total Time:

2 hr 10 min

Servings:

8

Creamy, decadent and rich, this irresistible cheesecake is perfect for celebrating any big or small occasion.

Ingredients

  • Pretzel Crust:
  • Cheesecake Filling:
  • Strawberry Topping:

How to make it

  • 1

    Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • 2

    Roughly chop 1 cup ROLD GOLD® Classic Stick Pretzels and set aside for garnish.

  • 3

    In food processor, pulse remaining ROLD GOLD® Classic Stick Pretzels to make 1 ⅓ cups finely crushed pretzel crumbs. Add sugar and pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse to combine. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of 9-inch springform pan.

  • 4

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is fragrant, crisp and set. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Let crust cool completely.

  • 5

    Cheesecake Filling: In large bowl, using handheld electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mascarpone cheese and sugar; beat until smooth. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until combined.

  • 6

    Pour filling over crust and smooth top. Place pan on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.

  • 7

    Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until filling is set but still jiggles slightly in center. Let cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours or until well chilled and set (overnight is best).

  • 8

    Topping: In large skillet set over medium-high heat, add half the strawberries, sugar and 1 tbsp water; stir to coat. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until sugar dissolves and strawberries are very tender.

  • 9

    In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tbsp water and cornstarch until blended. Stir into strawberry sauce along with remaining strawberries. Bring mixture back to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency. Let cool completely. Store topping in refrigerator until ready to use.

  • 10

    Just before serving, using thin knife, loosen edges and remove cheesecake from springform pan. Spoon strawberry topping over cheesecake and top with reserved roughly chopped ROLD GOLD® Classic Stick Pretzels. Cut into 8 slices to serve.

Tips & Tricks

  • Serve each slice of cheesecake with dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if desired.

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