Dairy & cheese · Fresh

Mascarpone

Italian fresh cream cheese, very rich, smooth and mildly sweet. The base of tiramisu, and stirred into pasta sauces and risotto.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodClotted cream

    Slightly cooked flavour and looser; close in desserts.

  • T2 · GoodCream cheese

    Tangier and firmer; beat with a little cream to soften.

  • T3 · In a pinchCrème fraîche

    Tangier and looser; tiramisu sets softer.

  • T3 · In a pinchDouble cream

    Liquid; whip it stiff, but it is less dense and rich.

  • T3 · In a pinchRicotta

    Grainier and less rich; blend smooth, fine in pasta sauces.

Cook with Mascarpone

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