Homemade mascarpone, much cheaper and tastier than store-bought! recept

Name: Homemade mascarpone, much cheaper and tastier than store-bought!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 kg of sour cream (20% fat)

Easy to prepare
4 serving
15 minutes

Tomáš, 22. 12. 2025

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For 4 serving

Ingredients

1.5 kg of sour cream (20% fat)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the cheesecloth: Fold the cheesecloth so it is at least triple-layered, and place it into a filter (sieve).
Preparing the cream: Carefully pour the cold sour cream you've stored in the refrigerator into the cheesecloth placed in the filter.
Applying pressure: Tightly secure the cheesecloth around the cream so the whey can separate well. Place a weight of 2 to 4 kg on the cheesecloth and put everything back into the refrigerator.
Draining: Leave the cream under pressure in the refrigerator for 72 hours. During this time the whey will separate into the bowl under the filter, and you will get a smooth and delicious homemade mascarpone.
Storage: Store mascarpone in the refrigerator, but use it more quickly than commercially produced products, as homemade dairy has a shorter shelf life.

Homemade mascarpone is a great choice if you want to control the quality of the ingredients and enjoy a fresh, creamy cheese with a unique flavor. Enjoy it in desserts or simply on its own!