Mascarpone Cheese (Italian Cheese) - The Real Thing - Substitute

Mascarpone Cheese (Italian Cheese) - The Real Thing - Substitute


1. Heat CREAM to 180 degrees F (82C).

2. Add 1/4 t TARTARIC ACID.

3. Stir for about 10-15 minutes.

4. The cream should thicken with small flecks of curd.

5. Using a DOUBLE layer of FINE cheesecloth in a strainer, pour off the whey and let it drain for about an hour.

6. Put the strainer in a bowl and place it in the refrigerator to drain overnight (or 12 hours).

7. In the morning, scoop out the cheese and put into an airtight container.

8. **Tartaric Acid is available from any cheesemaking supply company and most wine making companies.

9. Since at home winemaking is much more common, look in your phone book for a local winemaking supply store.

10. Many wine and liquor stores carry wine making supplies and may have tartaric acid.

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Ingredients