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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    Creme de Menthe Cupcakes

    We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these impressive mascarpone-frosted cupcakes. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

    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...


    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...

    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...


    Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake

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


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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...


    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...


    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...


    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...