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Mascarpone Frosting

Made with mascarpone cheese, this frosting is similar to cream-cheese frosting, but with a slightly richer flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted

Preparation

  1. With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form (be careful not to overbeat, or cream will be grainy). In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until completely incorporated. Use immediately.

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