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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese (2 Ingredients!)

Make your own Italian cream cheese - All you need is 2 ingredients to make rich and creamy homemade Mascarpone cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Place the whipping cream in a large saucepan and stir over low heat for about 3 minutes, or until reaches 185°F (85°C).
  2. Add in the lemon juice, and continue to stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and allow the cream cool.
  3. Place a sieve lined with a tea towel or 3-4 layers of cheesecloth over a bowl. Pour the cream through the sieve, only few drops of the cream should be able to reach the base of the bowl, if it's more, use 2 layers of tea towel to prevent it.
  4. Cover the cream and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. The mascarpone cheese is ready when it reaches a rich and creamy texture.

Notes

  • You should store homemade mascarpone in an airtight container, in the fridge, and it will last up to 3-4 days. I don't recommend freezing it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 459IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 459IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.