Silky Smooth Mascarpone using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
28 min
Total time
211 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
1680 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Unleash your inner Italian with this luscious mascarpone, a creamy delight that was born in the Lombardy region, where cheese-making is practically a religion! Picture this: a simple blend of whole liquid fresh cream and a splash of lemon juice, which transforms in your kitchen into a velvety masterpiece. Perfect for dolloping on desserts, spreading on toast, or even indulging straight from the jar (we won't tell!). Fun fact: Mascarpone originally started as a way to use excess cream from milk production—now it’s a star in tiramisu and other decadent treats! So prepare your taste buds for a journey through Italy, all from the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 500 g Whipping cream
- 10 g Lemon
Steps
Cream Preparation
- Place the whisk.
- Add 500 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Monitor closely, every 30 seconds, until the cream thickens and separates into curds and whey. This can take between 5 to 15 min depending on the cream
Separation
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Line a sieve with cheesecloth before transfer
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge during 3h .
- Let the whey drain from the curds for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator
Finishing
- Transfer the content of the strainer in the food processor bowl.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 10 g of lemon adjust according to the tastes in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in an airtight jar.
- Setaside the preparation content in the fridge.
- Store the Mascarpone in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use
- Remove the whisk.
- Serve Cold or store in the refrigerator maximum 0 .
