Substituting Mascarpone with Cream Cheese
4.0 (1)
Vegetarian
Contains Dairy
You will need:
1cupCream Cheese
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Mascarpone = 1 cup Cream Cheese
Effects on Your Baking
Cream cheese has a more pronounced tang compared to mascarpone's mild sweetness. In tiramisu — mascarpone's signature dish — cream cheese changes the flavor profile noticeably. The tang can actually be pleasant, but it's a different dessert. Adding a tablespoon of sugar per cup helps balance the extra acidity.
Best Uses
Cakes
Pastries
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
240g
Calories 771
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.0g
119%
Total Carbohydrates 17.1g
6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
17%
Protein 17.1g
34%
Sodium 813.6mg
35%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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