Home Made Mascapone Cheese #recipe

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00:00Mascarpone is an underrated ingredient you should always have on hand.

00:04This soft Italian cheese is handy for adding creaminess to both desserts and savory dishes.

00:10But mascarpone can be hard to find, and it can be pricey.

00:13Luckily, it's easy to make your own.

00:16All you need is heavy cream, nonfat milk powder, and lemon juice.

00:19First, whisk the heavy cream and milk powder together, then heat it to 180 degrees.

00:25Milk powder provides supplemental protein to keep the cheese thick and creamy.

00:29Bowl the cream between 180 and 190 degrees for 10 minutes.

00:34Then remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

00:36You'll see the mixture start to thicken.

00:38That's because the high temperature denatures the milk proteins,

00:42then the acid in the lemon juice slowly causes them to coagulate.

00:46Pour the mixture into a heat-safe bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours until it's thick like yogurt.

00:51Then strain and refrigerate for 12 or up to 24 hours until it's thick and creamy.

00:57The resulting mascarpone is a bit richer than what you typically find in the store,

01:01with a distinct lemony flavor.