Substitute for Mascarpone Cheese
Discover the perfect homemade substitute for mascarpone cheese with this quick and easy recipe! Using just three simple ingredients—cream cheese, heavy cream, and unsalted butter—you can whip up a creamy, velvety alternative in just 5 minutes. Ideal for sweet or savory recipes, this versatile mascarpone replacement mimics the luxurious texture and mild flavor of the real thing, making it a lifesaver when mascarpone is hard to find. Whether you're crafting a luscious tiramisu or enhancing a rich pasta sauce, this easy blend delivers flawless results. Best of all, it’s customizable, allowing you to tweak the consistency to suit your dish. Try this hassle-free recipe today and enjoy the convenience of a delicious homemade substitute!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
Instructions
Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, and unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, mix the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps.
If needed, adjust the consistency by adding a teaspoon of heavy cream at a time until it is similar to mascarpone cheese.
Use immediately as a substitute for mascarpone cheese in your recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*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.
