Description
This mascarpone frosting recipe creates a rich, creamy, and smooth frosting perfect for cakes and desserts. The combination of mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar provides a luscious texture and delicate sweetness, balanced with vanilla and a hint of salt to enhance flavor.
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat Mascarpone Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese using an electric mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Sugar and Flavorings: Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the mascarpone. Continue beating until the mixture is well combined and evenly incorporated.
- Whip Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and whip the mixture until the frosting thickens and reaches a spreadable consistency, being careful not to overbeat to avoid curdling.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the frosting and if desired, adjust the sweetness by adding more powdered sugar gradually, beating gently to combine.
- Use or Store: Use the frosting immediately to frost your cake or refrigerate it until ready to use. If refrigerated, let the frosting come to room temperature and lightly re-whip before application for best results.
Notes
- Ensure mascarpone is softened to room temperature for smoother blending.
- Do not overbeat the mascarpone and cream mixture to prevent separation.
- This frosting is best used fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Let refrigerated frosting come to room temperature before spreading to avoid stiffness.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying powdered sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: mascarpone frosting, mascarpone cake frosting, creamy frosting recipe, mascarpone cheese frosting, easy frosting recipe
