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Make the most of creamy mascarpone with our ideas, from salted caramel and pecan cheesecake, to spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo
Looking for mascarpone recipes? Want the best mascarpone dessert ideas? Try our ideas below, then check out our best Italian recipes, easy summer desserts and best cheesecake recipes.
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Mascarpone is an Italian soft cheese that adds a creaminess to sauces and pasta dishes, with a light acidity to cut through its high fat content. Mascarpone also adds creaminess to cheesecakes and other chilled desserts, helping them set better and keep sturdy.
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Best mascarpone recipes
Sweet mascarpone ideas
Salted caramel mascarpone cheesecake pots
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner party dessert, check out these cheesecake pots layered with mascarpone, salted caramel and crunchy pecans.
Cannoli
Mascarpone, ricotta and citrus zest make the filling of these charming cannoli, a classic Italian sweet treat.
Vanilla and raspberry mascarpone loaf cake
This is a beautifully moist cake with pops of berries throughout – excellent on its own or with a cup of earl grey tea.
Classic tiramisu
Mascarpone is synonymous with this classic Italian dessert. The marsala-infused mascarpone mixture provides an indulgently sturdy base for savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and Tia Maria.
Baked alaska with honeyed figs and mascarpone ice cream
Creamy homemade mascarpone ice cream takes this restaurant-style dessert to the next level.
Strawberry cake
This deluxe layer cake, filled with a smooth strawberry mascarpone cream and topped with Italian meringue frosting, makes for a wonderful summer dessert.
Chocolate tiramisu torte
Mascarpone, amaretto, dark chocolate and Tia Maria come together to make this super-sumptuous tiramisu torte, perfect for when you want to impress.
Mascarpone ice cream with tokaji syrup and raisins
Mascarpone provides a super-creamy and soft finish in this ice cream, which is packed with infused raisins and drenched in vanilla and tokaji syrup (a sweet dessert wine from Hungary).
Limoncello baba
Mascarpone cream is served alongside a limoncello-flavoured baba in this sophisticated dinner party dessert.
Tiramisu mascarpone pancakes
Tiramisu pancakes anyone? Try these fluffy pancakes layered with mascarpone and covered in mocha syrup for a next-level brunch.
Griddled peach pavlova with mascarpone cream
This light and summery pavlova with griddled peaches and mascarpone cream is bound to be a hit at your next dinner party.
Blueberry and mascarpone slice
Struggling to find the right dessert to make for your summer dinner party? Take a look at our luxurious blueberry slice layered with creamy mascarpone.
Black forest cheesecake
Our devilishly dark chocolate cheesecake, featuring mascarpone and swirled with cherries, is a showstopper dessert for any occasion.
Eton mess cheesecake
Two dessert staples combine to make this fresh and creamy mascarpone cheesecake, a satisfying addition to any afternoon tea.
Peach, almond and mascarpone tart
Fruity, creamy and a little luxurious, try this easy-to-follow frangipane tart recipe for a pudding that’s guaranteed to please. It's a wonderful combination of summery flavours.
Marbled honeycomb and chocolate mousse pots
A chocolate lover's dream, these luxurious mousse pots combine honeycomb, chocolate and mascarpone for a stylish end to a dinner party.
Mascarpone raspberry trifle terrine
Traditional flavours of mascarpone, raspberry and sponge fingers meet in this epic trifle set in a loaf tin. Garnish with toasted flaked almonds and edible silver balls to finish.
Mini frozen mascarpone cookie kisses
Shop-bought mini chocolate chip cookies and a tub of mascarpone help make these little sweet treats an easy dinner party dessert. They can also be made in advance.
Black Forest pavlova
Wow your dinner party guests with our stunning black forest meringue tower filled with dark chocolate ganache, mascarpone cream and boozy cherries. It’s indulgence in a bowl.
Savoury mascarpone ideas
Chicken tomato mascarpone pasta
Mascarpone, white wine - and cherry tomatoes come together to create a rich, creamy sauce for this summery chicken dish. Perfect for two, it’s effortless yet elegant – making it an ideal date night meal that can be on the table in under an hour. A delicious way to show you care, without spending all evening in the kitchen.
Tomato, spinach and mascarpone gnocchi
Mascarpone adds extra creaminess to this warming veggie gnocchi dish, ready in just 20 minutes.
Pesto greens and three-cheese lasagne
This vibrant, veg-packed lasagne makes for an easy yet impressive-looking dish with a creamy cheese trio of ricotta, mascarpone and parmesan.
Creamy tomato pasta
Use up a glut of tomatoes by roasting them until saucy, then stir in mascarpone and serve tossed in pasta for an easy weeknight meal.
Chicken cacciatore
A popular recipe for a reason. Try our creamy chicken cacciatore with mascarpone and cherry tomato sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.
Spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo
Swirls of sumptuously thick mascarpone, salty ham hock and spinach combine to make this crowd-pleasing pasta bake.
Butternut squash, spinach and mascarpone lasagne
This vibrant butternut squash lasagne layered with soft mascarpone cheese and spinach is a great big hug of a dinner.
Courgette and chive pasta
Creamy mascarpone is mixed into this fresh pasta dish along with courgettes, garlic and lemon sauce.
Salami, garlic greens and taleggio pizza
For a pizza that’s a little luxurious, add blobs of mascarpone alongside salami and garlic greens.
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Roast squash with mascarpone, parmesan and sage
In this recipe, roasted butternut squash sings with the flavours of mascarpone, parmesan and sage.
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Janine RatcliffeFood director
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