Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese,* room temperature
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sour cream

Glaze

• 4 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh rhubarb (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 8 strawberries, hulled, halved
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Chocolate-covered strawberries

• 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 12 large strawberries

Description

Italy's Sweet And Buttery-smooth Mascarpone Cheese Adds Flavor And Creaminess. Begin This Cheesecake At Least One Day Ahead.

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