Mascarpone ice cream – barefoot in the kitchen

The mascarpone ice cream is smooth and rich, like gelato, but with a cheesecake-like flavor that makes you feel indulgent with every bite. This is not a copy of cottage cheese that you have to convince yourself is delicious. There is no coming back from such dreamy decadence.

mascarpone ice cream

I tried several different methods to develop this recipe. At first, I thought it was a custard-based ice cream made with eggs. But the result of that attempt was actually my least favorite. The texture was not very smooth and the taste of eggs was strong. The mascarpone was too subtle.

But I’m glad I stuck with it. Because we found that the simple combination of mascarpone, condensed milk, cream, and milk creates a perfectly smooth, creamy, barely tangy ice cream that you’ll want to eat again. I was in paradise.

This ice cream goes perfectly with fruit. That’s not surprising. Fresh fruit and cheese go so well together. everytime. But I like to take it up a notch with grilled peaches, warm berry sauce, and even baked apples. You can also put some salted caramel sauce on it and add a fork to it. I’m done.

The most common question I get is whether it is possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is yes. You can make ice cream without a machine. See complete instructions here.

What is mascarpone?

Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese. It’s not the type you put on a bagel. It will be richer, softer, and less sour. This is the cheese found in tiramisu and certain frostings. Think of it like Philadelphia’s elegant cousin spending the summer in Milan (a “vacation”? What a luxury!).

The difference in taste of this wonderfully spreadable cheese is due to its high milk fat content. It is made using fresh cream instead of milk. And just like you can tell the difference in taste when you use heavy cream in your sauce, you can tell the difference here too.

mascarpone cheese ice cream

I’m really proud of how this mascarpone cheese ice cream turned out. I’ve developed a lot of ice cream flavors, but not all of them work. But I’m happy to finally be able to add this to the long list of flavors I’ve published on this blog.

With over 160 ice cream recipes to choose from, there’s sure to be something for everyone. If you’re new to ice cream making, a great place to start is with vanilla ice cream, which is the easiest and best.

These are my favorite inexpensive containers for storing ice cream. Perfect for storing, reusing, and more as a gift (who doesn’t love homemade ice cream?). I write the flavor on the lid with a sharpie and wash it with dish soap.

I have more ice cream scoops than I can keep track of at the moment, and I’m definitely playing favorites. This ice cream scoop does the best job ever of cutting through hard ice cream and still delivers a sizeable scoop. It also gets bonus points because it’s one of the cheapest scoops I own.

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similar ice cream flavors

You might need to give some thought to the fact that even if it’s a cheesy ice cream, you’re actually suggesting a similar flavored ice cream. But I really love trying all the ways to make this dessert. So if you came here for the mascarpone ice cream, I believe you’ll be adventurous enough to try the other ice creams as well.

Macaroni and cheese ice cream isn’t the most polarizing variety I’ve developed, but it ranks high in that regard. Some people at my table liked the way the ice cream melted into a slightly savory aftertaste, like butterscotch or caramel. Some of them were not so keen on adventure.

Here are two more traditional cheese flavors. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is a sweet and tangy combination of smooth cheesecake ice cream and fresh strawberry swirl. And my cheesecake ice cream tastes just like the real thing.

And if you want to make high-protein ice cream, be sure to try my cottage cheese ice cream recipe. Ingredients make a big difference in achieving the results you want.

Breaking with the cheesy theme, popcorn ice cream also has to be on the list. When you eat it with homemade caramel sauce, it’s surprisingly delicious. Definitely one of the best options for convincing someone that they can (and should!) have delicious ice cream.