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Mascarpone Cream

Mascarpone cream is perfect to serve with your desserts for a touch of elegance. Richer and more stable than whipped cream, and it's made in just 5 minutes.

Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 250 ml thickened cream (must be suitable for whipping) fridge cold
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese fridge cold
  • 45 g icing sugar (powdered/confectioner's sugar) sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat until combined and the mixture reaches firm peaks (see my notes).
  3. Then importantly don't mix any further (or it will split) and use immediately or refrigerate until needed (but don't mix again when serving).

Notes

  • *Please note that the amount of calories per serving and nutrition information is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
  • Drain off any liquid that may be sitting on top of the mascarpone.
  • For the best result use the cream and mascarpone straight from the fridge.
  • Putting the mixing bowl and the beater/s in the freezer for 10 minutes before you start will help keep the mixture cold.
  • Whipping the cream - the first stage is soft peaks. This is when the mixture holds its shape briefly but then falls back into the cream. The second stage is firm/stiff peaks, this is where the cream will hold its shape. Warning! Overmixing at this stage will make the cream go grainy, then you are on your way to butter.
  • Depending on the speed at which the mixture is being whipped, the difference between the two stages can be seconds! As soon as the mascarpone mixture starts to thicken, I recommend checking every few seconds by stopping and lifting out the mixer before continuing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

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