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Authentic Italian Mascarpone Cream Recipe
Mascarpone cream is a classic Italian dessert cream that is widely known as the main ingredient for making tiramisu, one of the most famous desserts in Italy and around the world.It’s a rich, smooth, and velvety cream that you can use in many delicious ways.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 478 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 500 g mascarpone cheese - 1.1 pound
- 4 egg yolks - medium
- 100 g granulated sugar - ½ cup
- 50 ml water - 3 ½ tablespoons
- unsweetened cocoa powder - for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Take a small saucepan and add the granulated sugar. Then pour in the water. Give it a gentle stir to help the sugar dissolve into the water.
- Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Let the syrup heat up until it reaches 121°C (250°F).
- While the syrup is heating, start whipping the egg yolks. Place the egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer. Begin whisking them on high speed. Keep the mixer running while you wait for the syrup to reach the right temperature.
- When the syrup is ready, carefully and slowly pour it into the bowl with the whipped egg yolks. Make sure to keep the mixer running as you pour, so the hot syrup blends smoothly into the eggs. This step cooks the eggs while incorporating the syrup.
- Continue whipping the egg and syrup mixture at high speed until the bowl feels cool to the touch. This usually takes about 10 minutes. You can check by gently placing your hands on the outside of the bowl. When the bowl is cool, the mixture will be ready.
- Take the mascarpone cheese and place it in a separate bowl. Stir it gently with a spoon or spatula to make it smooth and creamy. This step helps the mascarpone blend better with the egg mixture.
- Once it’s nice and creamy, add the mascarpone to the egg and sugar mixture.
- Set your mixer to medium or low speed and whisk until everything is fully combined. Be patient and let the ingredients mix thoroughly to achieve a smooth and velvety cream.
- When the mascarpone cream is ready, it will be thick, smooth, and perfectly blended. You can serve it right away or chill it in the fridge if you prefer it really cold.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
213mg
(71%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1340IU
(27%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1340IU | 27% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.