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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
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42 Reviews
ALBriny
August 21, 2020
Can you make this in the instant pot? Sounds similar to Ivy Manning’s home made ricotta. If I boil the cream and then add the lemon juice can I cook for three minutes in the instant pot? What setting would I use for the three minutes after I add the lemon juice?
Rebecca L.
March 22, 2020
I just made this and it worked out perfectly. It’s incredible. I used some on a bagel while rationing food during the coronavirus.
Donna C.
April 24, 2019
Can this be used in a recipe that calls for mascarpone to be added to other ingredients?
I make a Tiramisu layer cake that calls for mascarpone and this homemade version would definitely cut back on the cost.
I make a Tiramisu layer cake that calls for mascarpone and this homemade version would definitely cut back on the cost.
Lindsay
April 24, 2019
Absolutely! I've used it for Tiramisu so many times. It's amazing how much more economical it is to make your own mascapone.
Lisa
August 8, 2018
I made this and left it to room temp for 30 minutes. It did not thicken and poured right thru the strainer, no problem. I don't understand. Is it suppose to be so thick it takes all night to strain? Are you just letting the extra liquid drip off? I had to use ultra pasteurized. The next morning it was the consistency of cream cheese and had thickened up. But it is doubtful I removed any whey. Can I eat it? It does not smell like fresh cream. It smells funny. Everything was fresh. I have never made anything like this before. Any helpful comments are appreciated.
Daniel F.
September 27, 2018
You can't use ultra-pasteurized cream. it has been heated to a temperature and held there long enough to kill all the bacteria in the cream. While this stops us from making cheese with the cream it allows for a longer shelf life. thus increasing the sellers holding time before the item sells. Less losses to sellers. As always follow the money.
Cabe S.
February 12, 2020
I can only find ultra-pasteurized locally. I live in a small farming community, but due to over regulation, there are only a few boutique dairy farms in our state.
Donna C.
November 25, 2017
I am a little confused here. So you put the cooled mixture in the cheese cloth, set it in a strainer and put it in the fridge overnight. this is just to drain right? then when you take it out in the morning you just remove scoop it out of the cheese cloth and put it in a container or do you have to strain it again?
Alice
October 2, 2018
Scoop it, or it may be so solid that all you need to do is invert the cheesecloth over a container and it will plop out). No need for additional draining.
Walter A.
May 19, 2017
How do you make the Feta cheese??? This was left out of the receipt I love the tartness of Feta. my email is [email protected]
Iceni
May 18, 2017
Sounds like a great recipe. I have never had marscapone chesses somwould like to try.
Where do you get the cheese cloth and apart from farmer's markets,where do you get the cream? Is it available at a supermarket?
Thanks for any advice.:)
Where do you get the cheese cloth and apart from farmer's markets,where do you get the cream? Is it available at a supermarket?
Thanks for any advice.:)
Lindsay
May 18, 2017
I didn't have cheesecloth, I used a clean kitchen towel and it worked great. The cream is just normal, 33% or 35% heavy cream, that you would whip for whipped cream.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Alice
October 2, 2018
Cheesecloth is available in grocery stores and also in hardware and cookware stores, in small plastic packets. Heavy (also called whipping or possibly double cream) is sold in grocery stores, next to the milk. Do not use "ultra pasteurized
" cream.
" cream.
sarahhoyt
March 23, 2020
Super-clean square of tee shirt cotton works really well for many soft cheeses.
Stephanie B.
June 3, 2016
Omg I had no idea mascarpone was so easy! This was less than 10min active time. I found non-ultra pasteurized (just normal pasteurized?) cream from a local dairy and my mascarpone turned out ridiculously thick and creamy. Does anyone have any tips on making it a little more neutral flavored though? Mine tasted a little tangy from the lemon juice. This isn't necessarily a bad thing thing, but I'm curious how to make a non-lemon flavored mascarpone.
Aidan D.
September 17, 2018
You might try citric acid (which I believe is also called lemon salt). I buy mine in bulk from the amazing spice and herb section of a local import grocer, but you could also find it online, and perhaps elsewhere; maybe a spice shop? I have often seen otherwise identical recipes that use lemon juice or citric acid on different sources. That’s what I use in my cheese making, and I have substituted it successfully. You can google the method and proportions for the substitution, but it involves mixing a tbsp (or whatever measurement) in a little water until dissolved, then adding it where you would the lemon juice. Very easy, and no worries about whether you have a lemon handy.
Laura
August 19, 2021
I believe you can use about half the amount in cream of tartar instead of lemon juice. I haven’t tried this, but I’ve read it’s a good substitute to avoid the lemon flavor.
Cathy B.
May 27, 2016
How is this different from making ricotta cheese? Do you just need to strain more of the whey out of it?
Alice
October 2, 2018
Ricotta is made by recooking (the name means "re-cooked") the whey saved from making the original cheese. Most cheeses are not made from cream, but rather milk, and would yield more whey than this recipe. But essentially the same, cooking whey with more acid until curds form.
Lindsay
May 23, 2016
I did it! Thanks for the great recipie! It worked out perfectly :-)
Christina D.
July 1, 2016
The recipe doesn't mention stirring. Did you stir it? The whole time or just to mix on the lemon?
Lindsay
July 4, 2016
I added the lemon juice, gave a quick stir, and then let it sit. I hope you make it, as it is amazing!
Heather B.
July 29, 2018
I tried making it and it all strained through all the layers of the cheese cloth. Very disappointed!!!! Help?
Jennifer M.
July 9, 2015
Is this naturally sweet? If not, how can we slightly sweeten it? Thanks!
Daniel F.
April 9, 2016
When you buy mascarpone in the store it is never sweetened. If you want it sweet add sugar. Many times in a recipe, (like tiramisu), another component of the recipe will have the sugar in it.
Jennifer P.
April 9, 2017
You can add sugar/sweetener. vanilla extract ....etc.. after it has drained and settled in the fridge
Brian
March 31, 2015
How long does the cheese last once made?
Daniel F.
April 9, 2016
When you open a container of heavy cream, it`s good for 7-10 days before it turns sour, I`m guessing the same rule applies to this. Though I`m not sure if the acidity of the lemon juice might help it keep a few extra days ?
pangaea99
March 30, 2015
I made this recipe and it worked out well, but I had to make a change for it and cool it before straining because it just strained like water even at room temp- not sure if it was because it was ultra-pasteurized or what- therefore, if it's not working for you, cool the cooked/room temp mixture in the fridge before straining, works wonders! My review: http://www.nevrothing.com/?p=12
Ann T.
March 22, 2015
Yes, thank you for answering my question about whether ultra pasteurized cream can be used successfully. Now I will be able to try it without any pre-conceived qualms --- I always become really nervous about trying a recipe whenever what the recipe calls for cannot be found.
Suzanne H.
March 20, 2015
How long will it keep in the refrigerator?
sheron T.
April 28, 2015
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Kathryn P.
March 20, 2015
Is this a recipe that for which one must avoid "ultra pasteurized" heavy cream?
Vegetarian '.
March 20, 2015
Preferably but I've made it with ultra pasteurized in the winter (when we don't have a farmers market) and it's turned out fine. Hope that helps!
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