Ingredients
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- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, gently stir the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mascarpone and mix lightly until combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula, mixing gently until smooth and airy.
- Chill the mascarpone cream for about 15 minutes before serving or using it in desserts.
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For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest to enhance the flavor.
Make sure the heavy cream is cold for better whipping results.
This mascarpone cream pairs well with fruits and cakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg