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Mascarpone Cheese Recipe

Homemade mascarpone cheese, perfect for desserts and cooking.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Thermometer
  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions: 

  • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 190°F (88°C).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to remove any excess liquid.
  • Store the mascarpone cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes:

Use fresh lemon juice for best results.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cheese, Homemade, Mascarpone
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