Super Easy Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a rich, luscious cheese that makes fresh fruit taste divine!
While it can be a bit pricey at the grocery store, it is amazingly easy to make at home. Follow these steps and get ready for fresh berry season! A note about cream: Make sure to read the carton carefully when purchasing cream from the grocery store. Ultra-pasteurized cream or cream with added ingredients will not culture well. The best cream will be 100% cream sourced from a local dairy, pasteurized or raw.
Ingredients:
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 1 packet flora danica starter culture
Instructions:
- Pour cream into a stainless steel pot and heat to 85ºF. If you overshoot a bit, don’t worry. Simply let the cream cool until it reaches 85ºF
- Sprinkle the starter culture over the surface of the cream. Let it sit for a few minutes to dissolve.
- Whisk the cream to mix the starter in thoroughly.
- Leave the cream to culture for 10-12 hours or overnight.
Wondering what to do with mascarpone? Here are some ideas:
- Enjoy a scoop with fresh berries or other fruit.
- Mix in a little honey or maple syrup and use it as a dip for shortbread cookies or apple slices.
- Spread on a bagel.
- Use in dessert recipes that call for cream cheese…like frosting!
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