Mascarpone Cream is one of those simple yet irresistible Italian desserts, born from home cooking, where just a few quality ingredients turn into a rich, creamy and comforting treat. Fresh eggs, sugar, mascarpone and a hint of dark chocolate create a smooth, elegant dessert, perfect to enjoy by the spoon, often paired with coffee-soaked biscuits. A recipe that feels homemade but still refined. Let’s see how to make it.
Traditional
Vegetarian
Dessert
Vegetarian
Mascarpone Cream
Mascarpone Cream is a rich and velvety Italian spoon dessert made with eggs, sugar and mascarpone, enhanced with a dark chocolate variation and coffee-soaked biscuits.
Ingredients
- Egg 1
- Sugar 6 teaspoons
- Mascarpone 100 g
- Dark chocolate 50 g
- Biscuits 2-3
- Coffee as needed
Tools
- Whisk
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Double boiler
Instructions
- Remove the mascarpone from the fridge and let it reach room temperature.
- Dip the biscuits in coffee and line the bottom and sides of a dessert cup.
- Whisk the egg yolk with sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Whip the egg white until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg white into the yolk mixture.
- Add the mascarpone and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the cream in half and mix melted dark chocolate into one portion.
- Layer or separate the two creams in the cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
510 kcal
510 kcal
Fat
38 g
38 g
Carbohydrates
32 g
32 g
Protein
10 g
10 g
Sugar
26 g
26 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
90 mg
90 mg
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