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

Image may contain Food Dessert Chocolate Fudge and Caramel

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.

Recipe notes

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More

Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

23 Easy Pie Recipes for Low-Effort, High-Reward Desserts

There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.