I can’t remember where I was when I saw mascarpone ice cream on the menu.
It was on a trip. It was warm. And I didn’t order it, because I was stuffed.
But the idea pretty much lodged itself in my brain, and even though I didn’t taste it and the memory around it has faded, I knew this was something I had to make. It has to have been over a year, but mascarpone ice cream was still on the list of desserts to test out. I found some basic recipes, tried and tested, and came up with something of my own.
My last attempt at making a custard based ice cream ended in sorbet. Disaster averted, but ego definitely damaged. I succeeded this time, and let me tell you, mascarpone ice cream is pure decadence.
Mascarpone Ice Cream
Author: Vicky Cassidy
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: makes 1 quart
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar and yolks until mixture is fluffy and almost white. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, slowly bring cream and milk to a boil. Remove from heat, pour a little bit of milk into the sugar and yolk mixture and whisk immediately. Continue until all fully combined.
- Transfer liquid back to pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Do not let it boil. Transfer custard to a bowl and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Whisk mascarpone and vanilla into the custard. Transfer to ice cream maker and follow the maker's directions on churning. Freeze in an air-tight container overnight before serving.
- Top with raspberries, figs, grilled peaches, or whatever else strikes your decadent fancy.
I will try this!!
writes GabrielaThe only place where I have been able to find mascarpone ice cream was in Argentina. Anywhere else when I ask for it, people give a weird look..
Awesome! Report back :)
writes VickyCoolhaus Creamery in California makes Balsamic fig with mascarpone ice cream. And OMG!!! :)
writes TomThat sounds AMAZING. I hope by you commenting it means you’re sending me some :)
writes Vicky