Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Directions

  1. 1Pour the fresh cream into a heavy-bottom pan.
  2. 2Heat on low flame and keep stirring gently.
  3. 3Once it starts to simmer slightly (don boil it aggressively), add the lemon juice.
  4. 4Stir continuously for 3 • Stir continuously for 3 • 5 minutes.
  5. 5Turn off the heat. Let it cool for 10 • Turn off the heat. Let it cool for 10 • 15 minutes.
  6. 6Place a muslin cloth over a strainer and pour the mixture into it.
  7. 7Cover and refrigerate for 8 • Cover and refrigerate for 8 • 12 hours to let the whey drain.
  8. 8After chilling, you • After chilling, you • ll get thick, smooth mascarpone.
  9. 9Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge (good for 4 • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge (good for 4 • 5 days).

Ingredients

  • 500 ml fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

heavy-bottom panstrainermuslin clothairtight container

Tips

  • Don • Don let the cream boil heavily.
  • Use full-fat cream only. Low-fat won set properly.
  • If it feels too thick after draining, whisk it lightly to make it smooth.