homemade Mascarpone Recipe 1
From peetabear 14 years ago
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Mascarpone is a triple-creme cheese, made from a generally low-fat (25%) content fresh cream. It's made from the milk of cows that have been fed special grasses filled with fresh herbs and flowers – a special diet that creates a unique taste often described as "fresh and delicious. Read more " The cow's milk is allowed to stand, and after rising naturally to the milk surface, the cream is skimmed off, poured into metal containers, and heated in a double boiler. Once it reaches 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 Celcius), tartaric acid blended in water is added; the mixture thickens shortly, becoming very dense. It is allowed to rest refrigerated for 12 hours in special containers, where the whey separates. The mascarpone (minus the whey) is placed in cloth bags and allowed to further purge its whey for 24 additional hours. Nutritional Information: Mascarpone has 453 calories for each 100 grams (3-1/2 oz.) and a relatively high fat content of 47%. It contains very little protein. See less
Ingredients
- You'll need 1 pint (600ml) of fresh cream, shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon of tartaric acid (available from pharmacies and some grocers). shopping list
How to make it
- You'll need 1 pint (600ml) of fresh cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of tartaric acid (available from pharmacies and some grocers).
- Pour the cream into the top of a double boiler and place over simmering water.
- When the cream is warm, add the tartaric acid, and stir until cream reaches a temperature of 180 degrees (75-80 Celsius). Use a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl lined with thick cheesecloth or a doubled-over tea towel, and leave in a cool place for at least 12 hours, preferably 24.
- Consume within 48 hours.
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So that's how they make it! I bet this would be a lot cheaper than buying a commercial brand! Thanks for the post!
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