Let’s make Italian Mascarpone cheese at home!
Mascarpone is a soft, creamy white cheese with a delicate texture. Its taste is slightly sweet and buttery. Thanks to its characteristics, this product has proven itself well in many recipes. It is used for both sweet and savory dishes. Mascarpone goes well with anchovies, mustard, and hot spices. It contrasts beautifully with roasted vegetables. A spoonful of cheese can replace sour cream in your favorite soup. Italian chefs use mascarpone for making pizza, omelets, and pasta sauces.
The cheese is also eaten on its own in combination with fruits, coffee, or white bread. It is used to make creams for cakes and pies, puddings, and mousses. The most famous dessert, of course, is tiramisu. Among alcoholic beverages, any liqueur goes well with mascarpone.
To prepare approximately 300 ml of mascarpone, you will need:
Ingredients:
- 450 ml heavy cream (30%)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 medium lemon)
Instructions:
- Heat the cream in a saucepan to 88°C. Add the lemon juice and, stirring, do not remove the container from the heat for another 5 minutes. The temperature should not exceed 90°C.
- Stop heating and let the mixture cool to room temperature (30-45 minutes). Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and pour the contents of the saucepan into it.
- Place in the refrigerator for complete draining for 8-12 hours. Transfer the resulting mascarpone to a plastic container, and you can use the whey for your favorite baking.
Your homemade Mascarpone cheese is ready! Enjoy!
Remember, homemade Italian Mascarpone cheese should be stored for no more than a week.