Easy Mascarpone Cream
A smooth and airy Italian mascarpone cream made with whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla. Perfect for cakes, fruit, tiramisù, and easy no-bake desserts.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 975kcal
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Cream cold
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Lemon Zest optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, gently stir the mascarpone until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mascarpone and mix lightly.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula, mixing gently until smooth and airy.
- Chill the mascarpone cream for about 15 minutes before serving or using in desserts.
Notes
- Always use cold mascarpone and cream for the best texture and results.
- Avoid overmixing once the mascarpone is added to prevent the cream from becoming loose.
- Chill the cream for 15–20 minutes before using if you want a slightly firmer texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 975kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3325IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 0.1mg
