MASCORPONE CHEESE
Mascorpone is one of the soft cheese and usually unaged. It is a velvety texture which results from acid set cream and spreadable.
Mascarpone is made by adding a tartaric acid or citrus acid like lemon juice to full-fat heavy cream, which naturally separates the curds from the whey. The curds are then cooked further until they’ve taken on a smooth, creamy texture. Mascarpone relies on the addition of citric acid or tartaric acid to solidify and set.
ORGIN OF MASCORPONE
It is originated from Italy in the place of Lodi and south Milan back in the 16th century. The word Mascorpone can be derived from the word mascorpia, a local dialect for ricotta. Ricotta is made from whey and whereas Mascorpone is made from cream.
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SUBSTITUTES AND VARIATIONS
Cream cheese and Mascorpone are two different things where the cream cheese from America has more brighter and firmer compared to Mascorpone
The best substitute of Mascorpone is creme fraiche which is almost similar to Mascorpone with taste and texture where creame fraiche has more acidic nature which gives a hint of tangy flavor.
What Does Mascarpone Taste Like?
Mascarpone cheese has a mildly sweet, almost nutty flavor with a fresh buttery character. Mascarpone is less tangy than comparable cheeses like ricotta and American cream cheese.
TYPE: Soft cheese
AGING: Fresh cheese
SUBSTITUTE: creme fraiche, cream cheese, ricotta.
Origin: Italy
SOURCE OF MILK: cow
MAIN INGREDIENT: Cream with heavy fat and lemon juice
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HOW TO MAKE VEGAN MASCORPONE?
Check here to learn about how to make diary free vegan mascarpone cheese.
HOW TO STORE THE MASCARPONE CHEESE?
Fresh mascarpone cheese can be stored in refrigerator for 7 to 10 days depending on the temperature. Usually people tend to store in freezer which results in breakage of mascarpone cheese into crumbly texture.
HOMEMADE MASCORPONE CHEESE
Mascorpone cheese is a soft and unaged cheese made from heavy fat cream which is acidified by the addition of lemon juice or tartaric acid.
Ingredients
For the Homemade Mascarpone:
For the Easy Ice Cream:
For the Tiramisu Cups: Amaretti cookies
Instructions
Preparing the Mascarpone:
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In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-high heat to 195F (if you don't have a thermometer, bring it just to a simmer).
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Once the cream reaches the desired temperature, add the lemon juice. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 14-15 min by stirring constantly until thickens.
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Remove from the heat and place the cream saucepan over ice water and let it cool for 5-6 min, stir occasionally. Fill a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth and place a bowl under the strainer.
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Pour the cream into the cheesecloth and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours until thickened. (I refrigerated it for 32 hours for better texture.) You can store it in the refrigerator for 7-8 days.
Preparing the easy ice cream:
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In a medium bowl, mix mascarpone and condensed milk. In a large bowl, add cold heavy whipping cream, and using a hand mixer or electric mixer whisk the cream until soft peaks form.
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Pour the mascarpone mixture into the heavy cream bowl and using a rubber spatula fold the mixture until combined. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn.
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Or pour the mixture into a chilled loaf pan and freeze until it is thick and creamy for 3-4 hours.
Preparing the Tiramisu Cups:
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Place amaretto cookies and ladyfinger at the bottom of cups or glasses and soak cookies with hot coffee as in the IG Reel. Then add the ready ice cream on top.
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Dust with cacao powder and serve immediately.
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Bon appétit!
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!!! You can prepare the tiramisu cups without freezing (or churning) the mascarpone mixture.
Serving Size 50g
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 131kcal
- Calories from Fat 14.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.1g22%
- Saturated Fat 8.8g45%
- Cholesterol 52mg18%
- Sodium 15mg1%
- Potassium 30mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.8g2%
- Calcium 2 mg
- Vitamin D 99 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.