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Mascarpone cheese can be layered in tiramisu or used as a filling in desserts such as tarts and cheese cake
Mascarpone is a triple-cream cheese, made from a generally low fat (24%) content fresh cream. Mascarpone is used in regional dishes of Lombardy, where it is a specialty. It generally is used alone (sometimes a bit of sugar is added) or in zabaglione. Milky-white in color, it is a thick cream that is easily spread. When fresh, it smells like milk and cream, and often is used in place of Butter to thicken and enrich risotto.
Mascarpone cheese can be layered in tiramisu or used as a filling in desserts such as tarts and cheese cake. The richness and mild Flavour of the cheese are the important properties for these applications.
Mascarpone cheese can be used in pasta sauces. The fat content of the cheese adds to the richness of the sauce.
Mascarpone can be used to thicked and add richness to items such as soups or risotto.
Mascarpone can be used as a spread in place of butter or margarine. The advantage of this substitution is the lower fat content of the mascarpone compared to the butter and margarine.
Mascarpone can be blended into dips to add viscosity and mild flavor.
Mascarpone can be used as a dessert topping in the same way as whipped cream.
Mascarpone can be frozen into ice cream, substituting for cream in the mix formulation.
| Product Type: Cheese | Type: Cream Cheese | Processing Type: Flavored |
| Origin: Blended |