Mascarpone Cheese

Mascarpone is a refined Italian cream cheese originating from Lombardy, which is, in essence, not quite a cheese in the usual sense but rather thickened cream. It is one of the most tender and rich dairy products.

Mascarpone is made very simply: rich cream is heated and thickened with the help of an acid (lemon juice or tartaric acid), after which the mass is drained of excess moisture. The result is an extraordinarily thick, smooth, creamy product with a delicate, slightly sweet creamy taste without any tang. Mascarpone is the indispensable base of the most famous Italian dessert, tiramisu, and of a great many other sweets: cheesecakes, creams, mousses. It is also added to sauces and risotto for a creamy tenderness. Luxurious, velvety, and versatile, mascarpone is a favourite of pastry chefs around the world.