What do you do when you have a litre of whipping cream sitting around with nothing to do?
Grab a lemon and make mascarpone cheese, of course…
Mascarpone is a thick Italian cream cheese. Sold in tubs (at exorbitant prices), mass-produced mascarpone pales when compared to homemade. And it’s almost as easy as making ricotta cheese or creme fraiche– just extra time in the fridge for the water to drain away and the cheese to set.
What do you do with mascarpone?
make a tiramisu (obvious answer)
stir it into risotto just before serving (trendy answer)
stuff some fresh figs, bake in the oven and serve with a pomegranate syrup (off-the-cuff answer)
This is so special, I didn’t know you can make your own Mascarpone. What’s with all the exorbitant price they’re selling outside. I’ll make my own, thanks!
I started out at the halloumi cheese and ended up here before I got to comment there. I was so excited to see a recipe for home made mascarpone. I cringe every time I see the price in the store so this is WONDERFUL. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Whipping cream in Canada is just whipping cream, so I’m not sure how to answer your question. You definitely want to avoid ultra-pasteurized whipping cream, as it will not work. It’s easier to leave the cloth open, but to cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap.
This is awesome, definitely going to try it because you’r right, buying it is so expensive!
This is so special, I didn’t know you can make your own Mascarpone. What’s with all the exorbitant price they’re selling outside. I’ll make my own, thanks!
Wonderful, thank you! I will be making this soon and whenever I need mascarpone rather than buying it, its expensive here in Australia.
Sathya,Quinn & Julie – Thanks for stopping by! Let us know how your first batch of mascarpone turns out!
such a great tip, thanks!
I am definitely going to try this. I didn’t know it was that easy to make Mascarpone. Thank you for sharing this:)
Simply awesome… Can’t wait to try
Please add to yummy soup
I started out at the halloumi cheese and ended up here before I got to comment there. I was so excited to see a recipe for home made mascarpone. I cringe every time I see the price in the store so this is WONDERFUL. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thank you for the comments — I`d love to hear how your mascarpone goes…it tastes so much better than store bought! Theresa
GREAT stuff
hi i just would like to know what kind of whipping cream ?an d should we tie the cloth or leave it open?
Amal,
Whipping cream in Canada is just whipping cream, so I’m not sure how to answer your question. You definitely want to avoid ultra-pasteurized whipping cream, as it will not work. It’s easier to leave the cloth open, but to cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap.