What You Need to Know
Mascarpone cream is made by combining mascarpone cheese and cream, with an emulsifier like lecithin or gum arabic. The emulsifier allows the mascarpone cheese and cream to mix, creating a stable emulsion.
Mascarpone cream is a popular ingredient in Italian desserts and pastries.
Steps
- 1.
Tiramisu (Italy): Forms the velvety base layer between coffee-soaked ladyfingers
- 2.
Strawberry Shortcake (United Kingdom): Provides structural stability for layered desserts
- 3.
Mille-feuille (France): Creates stable filling that won't sog pastry layers
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification