Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Only 2 ingredients needed for this creamy homemade mascarpone cheese and less expensive than store bought. It's perfect as a spread or use in sweet or savory dishes

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword homemade cheese, homemade dairy, homemade mascarpone, mascarpone cheese

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 103kcal

Ingredients

2 cups Heavy Cream chilled
2 tablespoons Lime Juice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Whip heavy creamy while adding the lime juice until stiff peaks form
Place a colander over a bowl and line it with cheese cloth
Place the cream into the colander. Cover with the cheesecloth and refrigerate for at least 24 hours
Place cheese into a platter or container and enjoy

Notes

You may add salt, herbs, spices or nuts to your mixture before placing it in the colander.

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