Lemon and Mascarpone Cake

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 250g Maria cookies
• 150g melted butter
• 500g mascarpone
• 150g powdered sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 120 ml fresh lemon juice
• 5 g lemon zest
• Powdered sugar to decorate
• Lemon slices to decorate

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a food processor, grind the cookies to a fine powder.
3. Add the melted butter and mix until the dough is moist.
4. Line the bottom of a 22cm diameter springform pan with the cookie mixture, pressing well. Reserve in the refrigerator.
5. In a bowl, beat the mascarpone with the powdered sugar until smooth.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition.
7. Add the juice and lemon zest, mixing until you obtain a homogeneous cream.
8. Pour the mixture over the cookie base and smooth the surface.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cake is firm.
10. Let cool completely before unmolding.
11. Sprinkle with icing sugar and decorate with lemon slices.
12. Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing dessert.