Mascarpone ice cream is a creamy, delicious dessert or a lovely way to round off any meal. Mascarpone is a soft Italian fresh cheese with a mild, creamy flavor, perfect for a rich, indulgent ice cream.
Recipe · Stews
Mascarpone ice cream
- 6 ingredients
- 7 steps
Ingredients
To make mascarpone ice cream you’ll need
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 8 oz mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-step preparation
Heat the milk, cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk and cream into the yolks while whisking constantly, so the yolks don’t curdle.
Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
Remove from the heat and add the mascarpone and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mascarpone has melted and is fully blended into the custard.
Strain the mixture into a clean bowl to remove any lumps and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir it every half hour until smooth and creamy.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, topped with fresh fruit or a drizzle of caramel syrup to bring out the creamy mascarpone flavor. Mascarpone ice cream is a delicious, sophisticated dessert all year round, and a creative way to bring cheese into a classic dessert.