Mascarpone cheese

Mascarpone is a fresh cheese from Italy which is made from cream coagulated with either citric or tartaric acid.  Similar to a cream cheese, this rich, creamy cheese can be used in desserts as well as savory dishes.  Probably the most popular dish using mascarpone would Tiramisu.  This dessert made with layers of lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone and cocoa powder.

Most of the mascarpone you find in grocery store in the U.S. is made here although some imports can be found in specialty stores as well as online.  This fresh cheese product does not keep for very long so it is best to purchase it right before use.Recipe For Making A Substitute For Mascarpone Cheese

If you don't have mascarpone cheese and you need a substitute or alternative use:

• Blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup whipping cream
• OR> Blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup cream
• OR> Blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/8 cup whipping cream and 1/8 cup sour cream.
• OR See Recipe Link for making your own substitute for mascapone cheese.

1 cup = 16 tablespoons
1 tablespoon = 28 grams (28.3495)