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How to Make the Creamiest Mascarpone Cheese
It might be hard to find mascarpone cheese in the store, but it is not hard to make! Open up a whole new world of sweet and savory dishes!
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- whisk
- pan
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pour the heavy cream into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2
Once simmering, add the lemon juice and whisk until the cream begins to thicken and reduce, roughly ⏱️ 13-15 minutes.
3
When thickened, turn off the heat and transfer the pan to an ice bath. Allow to cool for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
4
Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place inside a slightly larger bowl. Pour the cooled cream into the lined sieve.
5
Gather the corners of the cheesecloth and cover over the cream. Store in the fridge for ⏱️ 24 hours.
6
After ⏱️ 24 hours the cream will be set and ready to use. This recipe yields you 1 ¼ cups (roughly 11 oz) of mascarpone . Cover and store the mascarpone cheese in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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