Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Mascarpone cheese is delicious for cheesecake, tiramisu, frosting and much more, but store bought mascarpone is ridiculously expensive! Here is an easy way to make mascarpone cheese with everyday ingredients and costs a lot cheaper.

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream

11/2 teaspoon (15ml) of lemon juice 

How to:

1. Heat the cream over a medium heat until it almost comes to a boil, or once the temperature reaches 90 C (if you are using a thermometer). 
2. Remove from heat, and stir in the lemon juice. Return it to the heat and stir over a low heat until the mixture has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let it cool to room temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Then transfer to the fridge to let it cool completely. Let it sit for 2 to 3 hours.
   
   
   
   Line a fine-mesh strainer or sieve with a cheesecloth (or butter muslin). Set it over a bowl to catch the whey (but there shouldn't be too much whey). Pour the thickened cream into the strainer, and let it drain in the refrigerator until thick, about 6-12 hours. Transfer the mascarpone to a covered container and store in the fridge. Will keep in the fridge up to 7 days.
3. Makes about 6 oz.