Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a rich, creamy, Italian-style cheese best known for its starring role in desserts like tiramisu and cheesecakes. Made from just cream and an acid (like citric or tartaric), this indulgent cheese has a velvety texture and mildly sweet, buttery flavour.
Originating in the Lombardy region of Italy, Mascarpone is a fresh cheese, meaning it’s not aged. It’s incredibly versatile — equally at home in savoury dishes like risottos and pasta sauces as it is in desserts. Its high fat content gives it a luxurious mouthfeel that elevates any recipe.
Mascarpone is quick and easy to make at home with minimal equipment, and it’s a fantastic introduction for beginner cheesemakers.
Shopping List: Ingredients
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E Starter
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500ml Cream
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Cheese Salt (optional)
Specialist Equipment
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Thermometer
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Cheese Cloth
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