Mascarpone Cheese Substitute Homemade
Elevate your cooking with this quick and easy Homemade Mascarpone Cheese Substitute that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for tiramisu, creamy pasta sauces, or any recipe requiring the rich, velvety texture of mascarpone, this DIY substitute combines softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and a touch of unsalted butter for an ultra-smooth and luscious result. With no cooking required, this simple recipe delivers impressive flavor and texture, making it a time-saving, cost-effective alternative to store-bought mascarpone. Whip it up fresh and use it immediately, or store it in the fridge for up to three days for ultimate versatility.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.4 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature to ensure it softens and is easy to blend.
In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or whisk, blend the ingredients together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to ensure the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Use the mascarpone cheese substitute immediately in your recipe or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.0 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.0 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 827 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
