Top 10 Mascarpone Cheesecake Frostings

Airy and incredibly delicious, mascarpone cream is incredibly popular among pastry chefs. And for good reason. It's perfect for assembling cakes, filling pastries, and decorating various confections. It can also be served as a standalone dessert with berries, fruits, and chocolate.

In this collection, I've compiled the best recipes for making luxurious mascarpone cream. Here you'll find options for every taste: with cream, condensed milk, and chocolate. With these creams, all your desserts will turn into culinary masterpieces.

Airy cream made from mascarpone and cream

This snow-white, fluffy frosting will leave no one indifferent. It's incredibly airy and delicious. This frosting is perfect for layering cakes and filling pastries. It can also be served as a standalone dessert, garnished with grated chocolate, nuts, or berries.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 250 g
• Cream 33-35% - 500 ml
• Vanilla sugar - 10 g
• Powdered sugar - 200 g

Cooking time: 35-45 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place mascarpone cheese in a deep bowl.

Step 2

Pour the chilled cream into the mascarpone.

Step 3

Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

Step 4

Carefully mix the ingredients using a mixer.

Step 5

Cover the resulting mixture with a plate and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the cream from the freezer and beat with a mixer until fluffy, stable peaks form.

Step 7

The light and airy buttercream is ready. We can begin assembling the cake.

Mascarpone cream for cake WITHOUT cream

This is a simple recipe for a delicate mascarpone cream that requires no heavy cream. It has a pleasantly creamy flavor and an airy consistency. This cream is perfect for layering cakes and rolls, as well as for creating light desserts.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 300 g
• Condensed milk - 200 g
• Butter - 150 g

Cooking time: 25-30 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour the condensed milk into a deep bowl and add mascarpone to it.

Step 2

Gently mix the ingredients with a mixer until smooth.

Step 3

Place soft butter in a separate bowl and beat it until fluffy peaks form.

Step 4

Add whipped butter to the cheese mixture.

Step 5

Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth.

Step 6

The fluffy and incredibly delicious mascarpone cream is ready.

Mascarpone and condensed milk cake cream

I offer you a recipe for a luxurious mascarpone and condensed milk cream, perfect for layering a variety of cakes. It has a pleasant caramel flavor and a simply magical aroma. This cream will add a special touch to any dessert.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 200 g
• Cream 33% - 200 ml
• Condensed milk (boiled) - 150 g

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Place the mascarpone in a deep bowl and add the boiled condensed milk.

Step 3

Lightly mix the ingredients with a mixer for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour the cream into a separate bowl and beat it until thick.

Step 5

Add whipped cream to the cheese mixture.

Step 6

Mix the mixture thoroughly with a spatula until smooth.

Step 7

The most delicious cake cream made from mascarpone and condensed milk is ready.

The most delicious cream made from mascarpone and sour cream

This light and airy, cloud-like frosting will become one of your favorites. It requires just four ingredients and minimal preparation time. This mascarpone and sour cream frosting is incredibly smooth and delicious. It's perfect for layering a variety of cakes.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 300 g
• Sour cream 20% - 200 g
• Sugar - 80 g
• Cream 33% - 100 g

Cooking time: 25-35 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

In a deep bowl, combine mascarpone with sour cream.

Step 3

We process the ingredients with a mixer until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the chilled cream into a tall container, add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Step 5

Add whipped cream to the sour cream and cheese mixture and mix everything well with a spatula.

Step 6

Mix the cream with a mixer using short pulses of 2-3 seconds until you get a fluffy, homogeneous mass.

Step 7

Smooth, delicate and very beautiful mascarpone cream is ready for further use.

Mascarpone custard recipe

I present to you a recipe for an incredibly delicate mascarpone custard. It has an airy texture and a pleasantly creamy taste. This custard can be used for layering cakes, filling pastries, and creating other desserts.

Ingredients

• Milk - 600 ml
• Corn starch - 55 g
• Sugar - 7 tbsp.
• Mascarpone cheese - 300 g
• Butter - 100 g
• Gelatin - 10 g
• Water - 30 ml

Cooking time: 1 hour

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour the milk into a saucepan or a thick-bottomed pan, add sugar and starch.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a whisk to avoid lumps.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the cream base until it thickens, stirring continuously.

Step 4

Cover the base with film in contact and leave to cool.

Step 5

Pour water over the gelatin, stir and leave to swell.

Step 6

In a deep bowl, combine mascarpone and softened butter.

Step 7

Beat the cheese and butter at low speed with a mixer until smooth.

Step 8

Add the custard base to the resulting mixture in small portions, whisking well each time.

Step 9

Pour the swollen gelatin into the cream and beat it thoroughly again.

Step 10

The airy cream with a delicate creamy taste is ready.

Mascarpone cream for tiramisu

Looking for the perfect tiramisu cream? You've found it! I offer you a recipe for an airy cream that's perfect for making this authentic Italian dessert. It will make your tiramisu incredibly delicious and incredibly tender.

Ingredients

• Eggs C1 - 5 pcs.
• Sugar - 125 g
• Mascarpone cheese - 250 g
• Cream 33-35% - 325 ml

Cooking time: 30-35 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Break the eggs into a deep bowl or mixer bowl and add sugar.

Step 2

Beat eggs with sugar until fluffy and thick.

Step 3

Pour the cream into a separate bowl and add mascarpone to it.

Step 4

Beat the cream with mascarpone at minimum mixer speed until smooth and stable.

Step 5

Add the cream cheese mixture to the beaten eggs.

Step 6

Very carefully mix the mixture until smooth, using a spatula or spoon.

Step 7

The airy mascarpone cream is ready. We can begin assembling the tiramisu.

Thick mascarpone cream for leveling the cake

This recipe for a thick and stable mascarpone cream is perfect for smoothing and decorating cakes. It's made with a white chocolate ganache base, which ensures it holds its shape perfectly. The cream has a delicate, creamy taste and a delightful aroma.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 400 g
• Cream 33-35% - 300 ml
• White chocolate (grated) - 170 g

Cooking time: 40-50 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Pour the cream into a saucepan, place on the heat and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Pour grated chocolate into hot cream.

Step 4

Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Pour the hot ganache into a tall container and blend it for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Cover the ganache with cling film and leave it to cool first at room temperature, and then put it in the refrigerator for several hours.

Step 7

Place the mascarpone in a deep bowl and beat lightly at low speed with a mixer.

Step 8

Add the cooled ganache to the mascarpone in two stages.

Step 9

Beat the cream at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy and smooth.

Step 10

The light, airy, and very stable cream is ready. We can begin decorating the cake.

Cream with mascarpone and butter

I'm sharing another wonderful recipe for mascarpone and buttercream frosting. It's very fluffy, light, yet quite stable. This frosting is perfect for assembling and leveling cakes, creating cupcake toppers, and decorating baked goods.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone cheese - 300 g
• Butter - 150 g
• Powdered sugar - 150-170 g
• Salt - ½ tsp.
• Vanilla extract (or vanillin) - 1 tsp.
• Lemon extract (or juice) - 1 tsp.

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place soft butter in a deep bowl.

Step 2

Beat the butter with a mixer or whisk until fluffy and light in color.

Step 3

Cut the cooled mascarpone into small pieces and add to the butter.

Step 4

Lightly mix the ingredients using a mixer or whisk.

Step 5

Sift the powdered sugar through a sieve.

Step 6

Add the powdered sugar to the cheese mixture in several stages, then add the vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly each time.

Step 7

Add salt and lemon extract to the resulting mixture and beat lightly until smooth.

Step 8

After whipping, stir the cream well with a spatula to remove excess air.

Step 9

The delicate and fragrant mascarpone cream is ready. Now we can assemble the cake or decorate the cupcakes.

Chocolate cream with mascarpone

This chocolate mascarpone cream will captivate you with its unrivaled taste and luxurious aroma. Thanks to its airy consistency and high stability, this cream is suitable not only for filling cakes but also for decorating pastries. It pairs beautifully with a variety of fruits, berries, and nuts.

Ingredients

• Cream 33-35% - 250 ml
• Mascarpone cheese - 250 g
• Dark chocolate (40-60%) - 200 g

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour the cooled cream into a deep bowl.

Step 2

Add mascarpone to the cream.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients with a mixer until you get a smooth and fluffy mass.

Step 4

Melt the chocolate in a water bath or in a microwave and pour it into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 5

Gently mix the mixture with a mixer until smooth.

Step 6

The aromatic and very stable chocolate cream with mascarpone is ready.

How to thicken mascarpone cream

Are you making mascarpone cream and it's too runny? Don't worry! This can be fixed. I'll show you a few effective ways to thicken the mascarpone cream and save the whole dessert.

Use gelatin

Gelatin is the most well-known and widely used thickening agent. It helps improve the consistency of the cream and gives it stability.

To thicken 500 g of cream you will need 10 g of gelatin and 50 ml of water.

Dissolve the gelatin in water and mix it with a small amount of cream. Add the resulting mixture to the main part of the cream, mix well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Add cornstarch

Cornstarch is an excellent thickener. To rehydrate 500 grams of mascarpone cream, you'll need a heaping tablespoon of cornstarch and a little water.

Dissolve the starch in a small amount of water. Start whipping the cream at low speed and gradually pour in the starch mixture. Beat for 2-3 minutes to distribute the thickener evenly. Cool the cream for 20-30 minutes.

Use a thickener

Special thickeners, available in regular stores, can also help salvage mascarpone cream. They usually work fairly quickly. Instructions for use are always included on the packaging. Follow them, and you'll be fine.

What is the cause of the problem?

If your mascarpone cream doesn't whip, doesn't hold its shape, and becomes runny, there are good reasons why:

• Incorrect proportions. If you add too much cream to the cream, it will be runny.
• The temperature control is incorrect. To make the perfect custard, the cream and mascarpone must be well chilled.
• Low-quality products. All ingredients used to make the cream must be high-quality and fresh.