Sour Cherry Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 2 packs of graham crackers (or 2 cups vanilla wafers)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, about 1 small lemon
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 pints sour cherries, pitted and washed
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper