{"id":5163,"date":"2022-02-18T00:51:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T00:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2022-02-24T12:57:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T12:57:04","slug":"mascarpone-cheese-substitute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/mascarpone-cheese-substitute\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Mascarpone Cheese Substitute & How to Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is a wide range of mascarpone cheese substitute such as Cr\u00e8me Fra\u00eeche, cream cheese, sour cream, full-fat Greek yogurt and so many more to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you run out of mascarpone cheese when preparing your <\/a>Tiramisu cake<\/a>, don\u2019t fret. There are lots of options that can provide the rich creaminess your dessert or savory dish needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, it is important to keep in mind that some alternatives can change a recipe in terms of taste, texture, and creaminess. You may have to do a few modifications to your preferred substitute for it to mimic the taste and creaminess of mascarpone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mascarpone\"
Mascarpone Cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mascarpone Cheese Substitutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 5 cheese similar to mascarpone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Cream cheese<\/li>
  2. Ricotta cheese<\/li>
  3. Cr\u00e8me Fra\u00eeche<\/li>
  4. Cottage<\/li>
  5. Full-fat greek yogurt<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    While these kinds of cheeses make excellent mascarpone alternatives, it\u2019s advisable to pay attention to their texture. Texture dictates where and how each alternative can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, cream cheese has a smooth consistency, making it suitable for sweet dishes. Ricotta, on the other hand, has a grainy texture more ideal for savory recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Cream Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Cream
    Cream Cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Cream cheese is the most common mascarpone substitute \u2013 mainly because it is readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is packed with <\/a>Vitamin A<\/a> \u2013 a fat-soluble vitamin that is known to improve vision and the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that you cannot get the same flavor you obtain from mascarpone when you use cream cheese alone. Therefore, you have to add whipped cream and sour cream\/butter to get that silky smooth consistency and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s a quick recipe for making cream cheese as a mascarpone substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n