Mascarpone Cheesecake with Lemon Verbena Panna Cotta

In this presentation, a lattice-style puff pastry decoration hovers over the cheesecake, taking the place of the graham cracker crust that lines the bottom of conventional cheesecake preparations. There is nothing traditional about this variation, with its lemon verbena–infused panna cotta topping and rich mascarpone-flavored cheesecake. However, if you prefer your cheesecakes to start with a graham cracker crust, combine 8 ounces (225