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Mascarpone cheese is a soft, creamy Italian cheese with a subtly sweet flavor, often used in casseroles, sauces or desserts, such as tiramisu. Though desired for its flavor and texture, it can be expensive and is high in fat, calories and cholesterol.
Making an inexpensive and effective mascarpone cheese substitute at home is quick and easy to do. While the flavor of this substitute is not exactly the same as real mascarpone, it works very well in many recipes. Pour half of the heavy cream into the blender. Add approximately 4 oz. of the ricotta cheese into the blender. Start the blender at low speed and gradually increase as the ricotta becomes incorporated into the heavy cream. While the mixture continues to blend, gradually add the remainder of the heavy cream holding approximately 1 oz. in reserve.