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Homemade mascarpone cheese in a bowl.
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How to Make Mascarpone Cheese

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Prep Time5 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Cheese
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mascarpone cheese
Servings: 12
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat the heavy cream to a simmer. About 3-5 minutes.
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  • Add the lemon juice and stir occasionally. The cream will thicken almost immediately. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 30 minutes.
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  • Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth, and place the strainer into a large bowl. Transfer the cooled cream to the strainer. Place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
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  • Store in an airtight container.
    Homemade mascarpone cheese in a bowl.

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Notes

  • We made this recipe multiple times with different variations. All of them turned out.
    • Using a thermometer
    • Adding lemon juice at certain temperatures
    • Boiling the milk (slightly not a rolling boil)
    • Fresh vs. bottled lemon juice
  • Don’t have cheesecloth, use paper towels or a tea towel.
  • This recipe yields approximately 12 oz. of mascarpone cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 0.004g | Sugar: 1g