How to Make Mascarpone Cream

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.

WANT TO TRY MORE MASCARPONE RECIPES?  THEN CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE –

• Mascarpone and Dried Apricot Tart

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How to Make Mascarpone Cream

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

 

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)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: mascarpone cheese

Servings: 10

Calories: 145 kcal

Author: Neriz

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon.

2. Slowly add chilled light cream, continue whisking.

3. Set aside until ready for serving (or use).

Recipe 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.

Last Updated on July 29, 2019