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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Learn how to make your own mascarpone cheese at home. It is so easy and needs only two ingredients.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: how to make mascarpone, mascarpone cheese
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1037kcal
Author: Bebs

Ingredients

  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Bring heavy cream to a simmer at 80°C/175°F. 
  • Add lemon juice. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool down.
  • Transfer cream to a colander lined with cheesecloth with a bowl under it to catch the excess liquids. Place in the fridge overnight. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1037kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 69g | Cholesterol: 411mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 225mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4410IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 195mg