Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Homemade Mascarpone

1 lt cream 2 tbsp lime juice Heat the cream in a doubleboiler over low heat, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes or till it almost reaches boiling point. Add the lime juice and continue stirring till it starts to curdle. The cream will not split, but start to thicken and streaks of whey will be seen. Once it seems thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, take it off the flame. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Drape a muslin cloth, folded over at least four times, over a deep sieve line. Place a bowl under the sieve. Pour the mixture into the muslin cloth. Do not squeeze, press down or place any weight over the cheese. Once the cream is completely cool, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours. Discard the whey. The cheese is ready to be eaten. Consume within a week.

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