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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    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 is quite easy to prepare.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

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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...


    Black Forest Icebox Cookies

    2 reviews

    These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours;...


    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,...


    Tiramisu Crepes

    6 reviews

    Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for...

    Baklava Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    My unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana


    Tuscan Truffles

    5 reviews

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


    Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

    6 reviews

    Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. —...


    Toffee Bar Brownie Torte

    2 reviews

    Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...


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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...


    Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

    2 reviews

    Don't let the number of steps in this recipe fool you —it's easy to assemble. The cake bakes up high...


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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...


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    Marvelous Cannoli Cake

    74 reviews

    A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....

    Grilled Pears with Mascarpone Cheese

    For a light dessert after a big barbecue, we stuff pears with mascarpone cheese and gingersnap cookies. Add a drizzle...