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PGR_Skye
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Mar 27, 2014

Substitute For Mascarpone Cheese

Mascarpone Cheese is $5.99 for 8 oz. where I live. This is a lot less expensive and just as good.

1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese
1/4 c. heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 T. sour cream

Combine well and use in recipes calling for Mascarpone Cheese, like the Dessert Ravioli.

Do not substitute low fat cream cheese or low fat sour cream.

13 Replies

  • robsouth wrote:
    Where can I buy 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 2 1/2 T. sour cream?


    No worries, Rob...
    If you don't know what to do with the "leftovers" from a pint of whipping cream and another of sour cream, you're probably not going to be attempting a recipe that calls for mascarpone in the first place.

    Live long and prosper! :)
  • Rob, you're missing the point. This stuff is going to be sooooo good that you'll want to make multiple batches. Get it? BTW I have used something like this and the results have been good. Thanks PGR
  • Where can I buy 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 2 1/2 T. sour cream?