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A blue plate with whipped cream and strawberries.

Mascarpone Cheese Recipe (Mascarpone Substitute)

Course: Appetizer, cheese
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 21
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Make your own mascarpone cheese substitute just by mixing a few ingredients together!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese 454 grams, room temperature (2 bricks)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream 76 grams
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 57 grams
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 14 grams, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • Measure all ingredients and add them into a blender or small food processor.
    16 ounces cream cheese, ⅓ cup sour cream, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    ingredients in a food processor.
  • Blend all ingredients together until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
    blending ingredients together in a food processor.
  • Chill to firm up the cheese.
    A bowl of mascarpone cheese with strawberries and a spoon.

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Notes

Yield: This recipe makes approx. 1⅓ cups of mascarpone. A serving is 1 tablespoon.
  • You can also use cream of tartar or white vinegar in place of lemon juice.
Storage: Store mascarpone cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.03mg