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Jan 7, 2021(last updated October 31, 2021)

Mascarpone Frosting

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BySam Adler
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Mascarpone frosting in a bowl with a strawberry on top

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Mascarpone frosting is a light and easy to make sweet frosting. It is made with only 4 ingredients and perfect for layering cakes or even just dipping in some berries!

Mascarpone frosting in a bowl on a white plate topped with strawberries

Think of this as like an elevated whipped cream frosting recipe. It’s light and sweet but has an extra richness to it. It also is way more stable than whipped cream which makes it great for cupcakes or cakes!

You can use this frosting recipe to pipe decorations and designs onto cake and it will hold it’s shape!

What is Mascarpone anyways?

Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese. It’s different than American style cream cheese because its less dense and has a yellow-ish color to it. You can use it in sweet and savory recipes!

Ingredients needed

Ingredients for mascarpone frosting

Mascarpone (obviously LOL)– I buy mascarpone cheese at Trader Joes, or the BelGioioso brand. They are both kosher!

Heavy whipping cream– you cannot substitute this because you will need to whip it.

Confectioners sugar- adds sweetness and helps to stabilize the frosting

Vanilla extract– you can substitute this with almond extract too.

How to make

First things first- do not over mix the heavy cream or the frosting. It’s easy to do, so just keep an eye out on it. If the frosting is over mixed it can curdle and nobody wants that.

  1. In a medium bowl beat the mascarpone, vanilla, and confectioners sugar together either with a spatula or with a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment until combined.
  2. In another bowl, add the heavy cream and whip on high until stiff peaks form, about two minutes. You will need a hand or stand mixer with the whip attachment for this part.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and it is ready for use!
  • Mascarpone, vanilla, and sugar mixture
  • Whipped cream

Mascarpone Substitute

Some people say you can substitute mascarpone with American cream cheese, but I think the whole allure of this recipe is using the mascarpone. I wouldn’t substitute it unless you absolutely had to.

Mascarpone frosting in 3 spotted bowls on a gray surface

Making ahead and storing

This recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in the fridge. It wont get hard, yet it will still be stabilized. If your are topping a cake with this, I would store the cake in the fridge.

To make this just for dipping- store the frosting in a bowl with a piece of plastic directly over the frosting. Keep it in the fridge!

What to use this for

  • Cake
  • Cupcakes
  • Fruit
  • Pie topping

You can use really this recipe as a substitute for anything that calls for a cream cheese frosting, to give it a little spin!

Mascarpone frosting in a bowl on a white plate topped with strawberries

Mascarpone Frosting Recipe

Mascarpone frosting is a light and easy to make sweet frosting. It is made with only 4 ingredients and perfect for layering cakes or even just dipping in some berries!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: mascarpone dessert, stabilized whipped cream, whipped cream frosting recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Sam Adler

Equipment

  • Hand or Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz Mascarpone
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl combine the 8 oz of mascarpone and the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with a spatula until combined and smooth.
  • Add in the 3/4 confectioners sugar and mix again until combined. Alternatively you can use a hand or stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • In another medium sized bowl, add the 1 cup heavy whipping cream and using a hand or stand mixer with the whip attachment, whip until stiff peaks form. About 2 minutes. Make sure not to over whip as the cream will curdle.
  • Take the whipped cream and fold it in turns into the mascarpone with a big spatula. Fold and mix until the whipped cream is no longer visible. Store in a bowl in the fridge or use for cake decorating!

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Notes

Recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mascarpone Frosting Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 292IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 13mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Sam Adler

Sam Adler is a Le Cordon Bleu professionally trained pastry chef, Saveur Blog Award winner, food photographer, and food blogger over on FrostingandFettuccine.com. She has been featured in numerous online and in-print publications including Taste of Home Magazine, Saveur Magazine, The Feed Feed, and Food Blogger Pro. Sam lives in Hollywood florida with her husband, two young kids, and french bulldog. When she’s not baking and dancing in her kitchen you can find her at her favorite yoga spot.

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  1. Veronique says

    January 19, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    A faster way: You can beat the heavy cream and the mascarpone together. The both must be cold.When the cream has thickened you can add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of sugar, that’s enough.

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    • Sam says

      January 20, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Glad to know that works!

      Reply

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