How to cook deliciously - Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
1. Stage
Pour heavy cream into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring cream to 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C) over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Stage
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, maintaining the temperature at 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C), then turn off the heat. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
3. Stage
Whisk well and let cool for 30 minutes.
4. Stage
Transfer into a clean towel-lined strainer. Cover top with plastic wrap, pressing down gently onto the surface of the cream, and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes more.
5. Stage
Chill in a refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
6. Stage
Remove plastic wrap and store in a sealed container or use immediately. Homemade Mascarpone Cheese. Chef John
