Name: How to Make Mascarpone Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup mascarpone cheese (250 grams); 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 vanilla bean, seeded; 1 cup light cream, chilled

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A staple in Italian desserts, Mascarpone Cream (with no eggs!) elevates mascarpone cheese into a simple treat that you can enjoy on its own, or with some of your favorite fruits. Endless possibilities!

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WHAT IS MASCARPONE CREAM?

It is a combination of mascarpone cheese and eggs — or in this case light cream.

My mother-in-law makes it with eggs, but I prefer making mascarpone cream without eggs, and with a lighter cream.

From my experience, mascarpone cheese with eggs feels lighter than with cream. So, to get the best of both worlds, I use this light cream (or half and half) instead of double cream.

I have no problem buying organic eggs in Stockholm, but I just prefer the consistency (and taste) when I make it this way.

HOW TO MAKE MASCARPONE CREAM WITH NO EGGS

TIPS ON MAKING THIS MASCARPONE RECIPE

Make sure the mascarpone is straight out of the refrigerator – as in COLD.
Drain mascarpone cheese. It’s not common to see watery ones, but I have seen a couple of them. Make sure you get rid of the water first.
You can use vanilla extract, but I personally think the seeds are better. The flavor is more intense and it’s nice to see those tiny bits of vanilla seeds in the cream.
It’s ok to use double cream instead of light cream, if that’s what you prefer.

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A bowl of creamy mascarpone cream, with the used whisk on the background.

How to Make Mascarpone Cream

A staple in Italian cuisine, this Mascarpone cream recipe (with no eggs!) elevates mascarpone cheese into a simple treat that you can enjoy on its own, or with some of your favorite fruits. Endless possibilities! (VIDEO ABOVE)

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 20 minutes

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Calories: 145kcal

Author: Neriz

Ingredients

1 cup mascarpone cheese (250 grams)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeded
1 cup light cream, chilled

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Slowly add chilled light cream, continue whisking.
Set aside until ready for serving (or use).

Notes

Make sure the mascarpone cheese is cold (i.e. straight out of the refrigerator).
If you can, use a vanilla bean for more intense flavor. Otherwise, substitute it with vanilla extract.
You can use double cream instead of light cream.

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