How to turn excess cream into mascarpone – recipe | Waste not

Transform double cream that’s on the turn into a tangy, luxurious addition to both sweet and savoury dishes Homemade mascarpone is one of life’s true pleasures: thick, creamy and unctuous, with a classic, tart finish, it’s perfect for everything from desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake or whipped mascarpone cream to savoury dishes such as pasta, risotto or soup. Mascarpone is a simple cream cheese that’s made by heating, acidulating and straining double cream, and it’s quick and easy to mak...

By Tom Hunt