Mascarpone Cheese (Italian Cheese) - the Real Thing - Substitute Recipe

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Mascarpone Cheese (Italian Cheese) - the Real Thing - Substitute
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Ingredients:

  • 1 quart cream (not ultra-pasteurized if possible)
  • 1/4 tsp tartaric

Directions:

  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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 315.12 Kcal (1319 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.07g 45%
Cholesterol 89.36mg 30%
Sodium 103.13mg 4%
Potassium 314.22mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.74g 3%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 7.25g 14%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Calcium 253.6mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.21 Kcal (545 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.01g 45%
Cholesterol 36.92mg 30%
Sodium 42.62mg 4%
Potassium 129.84mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.02g 3%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 2.99g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 104.8mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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