DIY Mascarpone Cheese
  1. Whisk 2 cups heavy cream and ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder in medium saucepan until combined.

  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until cream registers 180 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Off heat, stir in 3 tablespoons lemon juice (mixture will slightly thicken).

  4. Transfer cream mixture to bowl; cover; and refrigerate until it has consistency of yogurt, 2 to 4 hours.

  5. Line fine-mesh strainer with quadruple layer of cheesecloth and set over bowl.

  6. Pour cream mixture into prepared strainer; cover; and refrigerate until mixture has thick, soft, spreadable consistency, 12 to 24 hours.

  7. (If mascarpone is too thick for your liking, stir in drained whey, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches desired consistency. Do not add water; mascarpone will curdle.)

  8. Mascarpone can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🧀Cheese

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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