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How to Make Mascarpone
Learn how to make mascarpone that's perfectly thick, rich and creamy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream with NO added ingredients, just cream (fresh/non-pasteurized yields the best results if you can source it; ultra-pasteurized is fine but regular pasteurized is better)
- 1 cup whole milk (fresh/non-pasteurized yields the best results if you can source it)
- 1/16 teaspoon calcium chloride , mixed in 2 tablespoons water before adding it to the cream (not needed if using fresh/raw milk and cream)
- 1/8 teaspoon tartaric acid , mixed in 2 tablespoons water before adding it to the cream
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream and milk into a small saucepan. Thoroughly stir in the calcium chloride mixture making sure it is fully distributed throughout the cream. Gently heat the cream over medium heat until it reaches 190 F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Use a dairy thermometer or an instant read thermometer.Once the cream reaches 190 F adjust the temperature so that the cream remains at 185-195 F and hold it at that steady temperature for 5 minutes.During the 5 minutes dilute the tartaric acid in 2 tablespoons of water. Stir in the tartaric acid mixture, stirring constantly for about a minute. The cream will curdle and take on a consistency of thin cream of wheat. Let it cool for 5 minutes.Pour the thickened cream into a colander that's lined with cheesecloth. Cover it to prevent anything from falling in it and place it in the fridge or in a cool place to let it drain for about 4 hours (or longer) until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer the mascarpone to a bowl. Cover and keep refrigerated. It will keep for 3-5 days. (See also section above about freezing mascarpone.) Makes about 2 cups of mascarpone cheese.Note: This recipe can be doubled.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.