3.3 from 48 votes
Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
Only 2 ingredients needed for this creamy homemade mascarpone cheese and less expensive than store bought. It's perfect as a spread or use in sweet or savory dishes
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Breakfast , Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Whip heavy creamy while adding the lime juice until stiff peaks form
- Place a colander over a bowl and line it with cheese cloth
- Place the cream into the colander. Cover with the cheesecloth and refrigerate for at least 24 hours
- Place cheese into a platter or container and enjoy
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Notes
- You may add salt, herbs, spices or nuts to your mixture before placing it in the colander.
Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.