Mascarpone Cheese

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Bo Friberg

Published 1989

  • About

Mascarpone cheese is made from fresh cream derived from cow’s milk. The cream is reduced to near triple-cream consistency to give the cheese its soft, smooth, rich texture. This cream cheese originated in the Lombardy region of Italy but is now made throughout the country. The flavor of mascarpone blends beautifully with other food, especially fruit. Fresh figs with mascarpone is a classic combination, although tiramisu is probably the dessert that most people think of first when it comes t