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Fall In Love With Mascarpone Cheese
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Mascarpone Cheese.

Mascarpone cheese is a rich, usually milky-white colored double-cream to triple-cream cheese. The color of the cheese can range anywhere from milky-white to the color of room temperature butter. It is usually made from low-fat fresh cream. The milk that is used to make mascarpone cheese comes from cows that have been fed special grasses. The grasses are filled with fresh herbs and flowers to create a unique taste. This kind of cheese is a specialty in the region of Lombardy.

To make mascarpone cheese, first the cow’s milk is left standing. When the cream naturally rises to the surface of the milk it is skimmed off. Next, the cream is poured into metal containers and heated in a double boiler. The cream is heated to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. A tartaric acid and water mixture is added to cause the mixture to thicken and become dense. Once this process is complete the cream is refrigerated for about twelve hours in special containers. While it is being refrigerated, the whey separates. The whey is taken out and the mascarpone is put into cloth bags for 24 more hours to allow the last of the whey to separate. Mascarpone cheese has a high fat content of 47%. After it has been made, it is best to use the cheese within three to four days.

Similar to other cheeses, mascarpone cheese can be used in several different ways. The cheese is usually used alone or with a small amount of sugar added. The cheese can be blended with other flavors or sweetened with fruit. A favorite regional Italian dish is mascarpone mixed with anchovies, mustard, and spices. The taste has a resemblance to butter-cream frosting that is used commercially on cakes, making the cheese a delectable treat for dipping, filling, or frosting. It can also be melted and used for a sauce.

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