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| Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipes |
Mascarpone Dessert Recipes. If you've never had the soft Italian cheese known as mascarpone, you may not want to miss her creamy, delicious taste and texture, as it just may be one of your new favorites. Rather mild in flavor, mascarpone is a curd cheese made from cow's somewhat similar to the process used to create yogurt. After cultures are added and the mixture is heated, the cheese matures a bit and thickens resulting in a creamy, yellow cheese.
Mascarpone is a primary ingredient in the rich, popular dessert tiramisu and it can also be found in savory cheesecakes, in ice, or as a filling for other sweet desserts. Besides desserts, mascarpone cheese is also sometimes used as a substitute for butter and thicken the risotto. You can also use mascarpone cheese in soups, stews and pasta sauces to add thickness and a rich taste.
Mascarpone is a primary ingredient in the rich, popular dessert tiramisu and it can also be found in savory cheesecakes, in ice, or as a filling for other sweet desserts. Besides desserts, mascarpone cheese is also sometimes used as a substitute for butter and thicken the risotto. You can also use mascarpone cheese in soups, stews and pasta sauces to add thickness and a rich taste.
