The mascarpone cream is one of the most beloved desserts of all time, also known as tiramisu cream since it is the base of this delightful dessert. During the Christmas period, it is made to accompany both pandoro and panettone. It can also be enjoyed by the spoonful on its own or with cookies like Pavesini or similar. Accompanied by fresh fruit and a dusting of cocoa, it becomes a dessert suitable for any occasion.
I prepared it today with pasteurized eggs to allow those who do not eat raw eggs to enjoy a delicious dessert with pasteurized eggs. I assure you that the cream does not lose anything in consistency or flavor, so let’s find out how to make the recipe right after the photo as always, don’t miss the other delicious creams for desserts I leave you below!!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Mascarpone Cream
- 2 cups mascarpone
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp water
Tools
- 1 Thermometer kitchen
- Pot
- Spatula
- 1 Electric whisk
Preparation for Mascarpone Cream
To prepare the cream, first, dissolve the sugar in the water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
You need to measure with the thermometer because the temperature must reach 250°F, otherwise watch the bubbles that will form on the surface, as soon as they appear, the syrup is ready.
Meanwhile, as the syrup reaches temperature, whip the egg yolks with an electric whisk or stand mixer and when the syrup is ready, pour it slowly into the bowl with the yolks, always continuing to whip.
In a bowl, work the mascarpone with a spatula to make it creamy, and once the yolks are well whipped and therefore cool, add them to the bowl with the mascarpone very gently.
The cream will be ready when you have incorporated the yolks with the mascarpone and it has become a smooth and homogeneous cream.
To enjoy it best, place the mascarpone cream in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using it and..
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How to Store Mascarpone Cream
It keeps in the refrigerator for 3 days in an airtight container.
Variations of Mascarpone Cream
You can add grated orange or lemon zest. If you like, you can prepare the mascarpone cream without eggs
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