Lemon Cheesecake

This is everyone’s favorite cheesecake. Even folks who say, “I don’t like cheesecake,” love the creamy texture that mascarpone cheese adds to this delicious dessert. I make several of them each year to give as Christmas presents, some of which are presented drawn and quartered—no, not some medieval form of torture, but cut into four sections and wrapped individually so that the sections can be frozen, pulled out when needed, and served more easily.

The cake is delicious as is, but f