Ingredients
1-1/2 cups biscotti crumbs (about 8 biscotti)1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots1/2 cup boiling water3/4 cup cold water1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup orange marmalade2 ounces white baking chocolate
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine biscotti crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, beat cheeses and sugar until smooth. Beat in the lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, soak apricots in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. In a small saucepan, bring the apricots, cold water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-14 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in marmalade. Cool to room temperature.
Carefully spread topping over cheesecake; cool 30 minutes longer. Refrigerate overnight.
In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake. Let stand for 15 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.
