A thick, creamy, soft Italian cheese with a high fat content (40 per cent). Mascarpone is an essential ingredient in the Italian coffee trifle tiramisù and is great in cheesecakes.
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Christmas pudding trifle
Lemon and ricotta tart
Rhubarb fool with lemongrass
Rick Stein's tiramisu
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Whole lemon cake with lemon cheesecake icing
Gluten-free Venetian carrot cake
Lemon cheesecake cocktail
Mascarpone can be used in savoury and sweet dishes. It is good for stirring through savoury sauces to thicken and add a distinct rich flavour. Serve it with fresh fruit, use it in cheesecakes, as a cake filling, or as a topping for desserts. It can be flavoured with various ingredients such as lemon or lime juice and zest, crushed nuts or dried fruits to add taste and texture.
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