Mascarpone Cheese Recipes

Don’t miss these recipes with mascarpone, which we absolutely love to use as a dessert ingredient. The smooth, creamy texture is the perfect addition to cheesecakes and fruit desserts.

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    English Muffin Breakfast Baklava

    Classic baklava comes to breakfast courtesy of a lightly toasted cinnamon raisin English muffin and topped with a buttery baklava filling of pistachios and walnuts. It's a delicious way to change up your breakfast routine. Serve with your choice of fresh fruit and lots of napkins. —Sharyn LaPointe Hill, Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Southern Peach Toasts

    These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...


    Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone

    7 reviews

    When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this...


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    Lemon Tiramisu

    16 reviews

    I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. It's a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu with a...


    Tiramisu Cookies

    2 reviews

    These tiramisu cookies bring out the delicious flavors of tiramisu, sandwich-style. Pack these treats in a decorative container for an...

    Mango Tiramisu

    1 review

    I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...


    Crumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

    5 reviews

    Everyone loves this grown-up macaroni and cheese. It's also tasty with sharp cheddar and cream cheese instead of Gruyere and...

    Mixed Berry Tiramisu

    1 review

    Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened...


    Cranberry-Orange Tiramisu

    1 review

    The holiday version of tiramisu trades the amaretto and coffee notes of the traditional dessert for the bright, seasonal flavors...


    Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes

    Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...


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    Rhubarb Tart

    2 reviews

    The rhubarb flavor in this tart balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and...

    Fruit and Cheese Board

    3 reviews

    Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this fruit charcuterie board a party go-to with...


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    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu

    Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan...


    Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

    1 review

    These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...


    Mascarpone-Mushroom Frittata Stack

    1 review

    When I bring this delicious egg dish to the table, I always get oohs and aahs! It looks impressive but...


    Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake

    This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it...

    Orange Ricotta Cake Roll

    2 reviews

    I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals...


    Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing

    2 reviews

    This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide...


    Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone

    1 review

    Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which...


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    Mascarpone Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It makes a...


    Black Bottom Brandy Bites

    4 reviews

    The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...


    Tuscan Truffles

    5 reviews

    For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese...


    Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

    1 review

    Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...


    Espresso Filling

    1 review

    Coffee lovers will go crazy for cakes made with this heavenly filling. It's rich, decadent and irresistible! —Megan Byers, Wichita,...


    Baklava Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special...

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    Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake

    This is a beautiful treat for Easter because of its light color and mild lemon flavor. Friends and family enjoy...


    Crab-Topped Tomato Slices

    When camping, my wife and I top large beefsteak tomatoes with spicy chunks of crab. Then we warm this summer...


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    Creme de Menthe Cupcakes

    We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these...


    Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes

    13 reviews

    These lovely strawberry crepes were my mom's Sunday morning specialty. She grew all her own herbs, including plenty of basil...


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    Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

    8 reviews

    I added pumpkin and subtracted some of the coffee flavor in a tiramisu I developed for a special holiday dinner....


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    Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log

    3 reviews

    If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...