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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Enozia
Making homemade Mascarpone cheese is SO easy! You'll need just 15 minutes in the kitchen to make this delicious Italian cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add the heavy cream to a pot over medium heat.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and continue stirring. Let it cook for a few more minutes to let the mixture thicken.
  • Line a colander with a muslin cloth and transfer the heavy cream mixture into it. Let this sit on a bowl for about 2 hours.
  • Once all the extra liquid has drained off, transfer the mascarpone cheese to a bowl. Use immediately or store for later.

Notes

  • Make sure the heat is low when you're cooking the cream. If the heat is too high, it may end up curdling.
  • Use a good quality, heavy bottomed pan for this recipe. It will ensure the heavy cream doesn't end up burning.
  • Let the homemade mascarpone chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to thicken up nicely.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1749IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.1mg
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