Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
You can make mascarpone cheese at home using just two ingredients. It's great for desserts or as a spread.
The process involves heating cream and then cooling it. The result is a creamy cheese that you can store in the fridge.
You can use this cheese in various recipes or enjoy it on its own.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 10, 2026Share
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You can make mascarpone cheese at home using just two ingredients. It's great for desserts or as a spread.
The process involves heating cream and then cooling it. The result is a creamy cheese that you can store in the fridge.
You can use this cheese in various recipes or enjoy it on its own.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 2
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Pour 2 cups heavy cream into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring cream to 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C) over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, maintaining the temperature at 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C), then turn off the heat. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
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Whisk well and let cool for 30 minutes.
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Transfer into a clean towel-lined strainer. Cover top with plastic wrap, pressing down gently onto the surface of the cream, and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes more.
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Chill in a refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
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Remove plastic wrap and store in a sealed container or use immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 14
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 47mg
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Sodium 13mg
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Total Carbohydrate 1g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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