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Cheesecake advice!

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CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 15:59

Help. I've never made a cheesecake before and just realised I've not ordered enough mascarpone. Only got 250g instead of 500g. Been into the village and can't get any. Am I ok to substitute for soft cheese? Here's the recipe I was attempting..
www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/desserts/cranberry-and-amaretto-cheesecake

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CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 16:00

Sorry dont know how to post links

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IHaveBrilloHair · 23/12/2017 16:02

Hmmm, not sure, mascarpone has a firmer texture, I'd probably try it anyway.
Sorry, that probably wasn't v helpful!

Fekko · 23/12/2017 16:03

I've made it with Philadelphia before. It's fine.

CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 16:17

Thanks guys. Can't face town so will give it a go!

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WhooooAmI24601 · 23/12/2017 16:20

I make mine with Philadelphia and whipped double cream. So long as it has a few hours in the fridge it'll be fine. And if it goes wrong just tell them it's deconstructed cheesecake.

CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 16:30

Ooh ok I have double cream. Ta

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isseywithcats · 23/12/2017 16:31

i always make mine with soft cheese and put a little bit of icing sugar into the mix sets it

metalmum15 · 23/12/2017 16:31

I always use a couple of tubs of cream cheese, any brand will do, and some cream.

Littlebelina · 23/12/2017 16:34

I do this one which uses a mixture of both so think you'll be fine www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/9653/luscious-lemon-baked-cheesecake

CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 16:36

You guys rockGrin

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MycatsaPirate · 23/12/2017 16:39

Double cream whisked up with a tub of full fat cream cheese and some castor sugar. Add in some melted chocolate and some baileys.

Ginger biscuit base - crushed and mixed with butter. Push into base.

I topped with cake toppers and sprinkled dessicated coconut on top. Whole thing took about 30 mins.

It's in the fridge under armed guard from my lot!

Cheesecake advice!
Weedsnseeds1 · 23/12/2017 21:19

It will be absolutely fine.

CheekyRedhead · 23/12/2017 21:19

Looks great!

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