There are so many ways to use Mascarpone Cheese in your Keto cooking. From cakes, tarts, ice cream and mousse, to savory dishes, gravy and cheese sauces. Explore these 50 Best Keto Recipes Using Mascarpone Cheese and enjoy the endless possibilities!
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If you’ve browsed through many of my recipes, by now you will see one of my favorite low carb ingredients is Mascarpone cheese. Because of its mild flavor lending such versality to so many recipes, it has become a staple in my home. After you see this amazing Mascarpone roundup, I think it will become one in yours as well.
For all of those following Keto or a low carb diet, you know the importance of eating healthy fat. This roundup of recipes using Mascarpone cheese, will be right up your alley with some of the best and most delectable Keto desserts, and main course meals.
What is Mascarpone Cheese?
One question that sometimes comes up from people not familiar with Mascarpone cheese is, “Exactly what IS Mascarpone Cheese?”
Mascarpone (pronounced mahs-car-POH-nay) cheese originates from Lombardy region of Northern Italy and is a double or triple cream cheese. It’s best known for its incredibly smooth texture and mild flavor used in an Italian dessert, tiramisu, but it can be used in many other ways!
The rich, buttery texture comes from its 75% butterfat. Mascarpone has grown in popularity over the past few years and it’s readily available in most all major grocery stores. You’ll often find it in the specialty cheese section.
What can I do with a tub of mascarpone cheese?
If you’ve never used mascarpone cheese before, you’re in for such a treat! There are so many ways to use it, from both sweet and savory, desserts, sauces, ice cream and so much more!
Is Mascarpone Keto?
Oh you bet it is! In fact, it is super low carb and high in healthy fat making it an exceptional Keto food.
What are the Carbs in Mascarpone?
Are you ready for this? For a 1/4 cup serving, there’s only 1 net carb in Mascarpone cheese! Talk about a low carb treat! It you want a really simple afternoon snack, add a serving of Mascarpone cheese to some heavy whipping cream sweetened, mix well with Swerve Confectioners to give it a little sweetness and serve with fresh berries.
Is Mascarpone and Cream Cheese the Same Thing? Can I Use Cream Cheese Instead?
Even though the two cheeses look similar there are some differences, including where each originates. Mascarpone originates from Italy and cream cheese comes from America.
But, the biggest difference between the two is the amount of milk fat each contains. Cream cheese has a bit of a acidic flavor where as the higher milk fat content in Mascarpone makes it smoother and sweeter than cream cheese.
If you simply can’t find Mascarpone, you can use equal parts of cream cheese. It will work fine but because Mascarpone doesn’t have the same texture as cream cheese, you may have to add a tad bit of whipping cream to copy the creaminess of mascarpone. Cream cheese also has a higher carb count so be sure you adjust your macro’s if you are keeping track.
Why use mascarpone instead of cream cheese?
Mascarpone is ideal for savory dishes that you might not want the tangy flavor that cream cheese has. Because it’s so mild in flavor, mascarpone has the same consistency with fewer carbs, which if you’re on a Keto diet, is always a bonus.
What is an easy dessert I can make with mascarpone?
Mousse and ice cream are some of the easiest desserts you can make with mascarpone cheese. If you scroll down the page, you will see several variations of each!
How do I Store Mascarpone Cheese?
You’ll find that Mascarpone cheese comes in a small tub. It should be kept chilled in the refrigerator. When purchasing it, you’ll want to be sure and check the “best used by” date on the container. Once you’ve opened it, it will need to be used within a week.
Mascarpone cheese is best when it’s freshly purchased or “by the used by date.” It can be frozen, but for optimum results, I wouldn’t recommend it. Once it thaws, the water content can sometimes separate from the cream giving it a different texture.
There are so many great ways to use Mascarpone cheese! Here are some of my favorite:
Sweet Mascarpone Cheese Recipes
Keto Lemon Curd Layer Cake
Lemon Curd Cake is made with delicate lemon cake layers then topped with the best lemon frosting to make this one amazing Keto cake.
These Keto Tiramisu Pancakes are a creative spin on the classic Italian dessert. Light and fluffy low carb coffee-infused pancakes, layered with a traditional whipped mascarpone cream and topped with a dusting of rich cocoa powder.
These Keto Lemon Cupcakes have a light and fluffy texture, with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy lemon flavor, topped with a super creamy sugar-free lemon frosting.
Enjoy fresh strawberries whipped up with mascarpone and cream cheese served in a baked gluten-free tart crust, topped with whip cream! This Low Carb fruit tart is easy to make and decadent!
The classic Italian dessert Tiramisu is given a Keto makeover with homemade ladyfingers and a sweet mascarpone cream that your guests will go crazy over!
What could possibly be any better than the refreshing flavor of sweet and creamy raspberry ice cream? And this Keto no-churn recipe couldn't be easier to make.
Classic whipped, light, airy and creamy Peanut Butter Mousse is made with just 5 ingredients in only 5 minutes! It's the perfect last minute quick and easy dessert.
What happens when you combine the delicious flavors of coffee, ice cream and chocolate chips? You get the most rich and creamy Keto coffee chip ice cream you've ever tasted!
This velvety smooth Peanut Butter Fudge is rich, creamy and packed with sweet peanut butter flavor in every bite. Easy to make, sugar-free, low-carb, it’s the perfect sweet treat for kids and adults alike.
This recipe for Cannoli Dip turns the classic cannoli filling into a smooth and creamy dip that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it up with fresh berries or low carb cookies for a delicious last-minute dessert your guests will love.
This Easy Strawberry Mousse features layers of creamy decadent mousse with a layer of sweet strawberry puree in the center. It’s a beautiful and delicious treat, perfect for special occasions.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars stack creamy peanut butter fudge and rich ganache into one seriously decadent low carb treat. Packed with sweet and salty goodness, you’d never guess they’re sugar-free and gluten-free.
Tender sliced chicken smothered in classic Italian marsala wine sauce with hearty sliced baby bella mushrooms makes this Creamy Chicken Marsala a family favorite!
Tender juicy pork chops pan fried in bacon fat, then smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy. Chunks of bacon gives this Keto friendly dinner loads of flavor!
This Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole has the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato. It's a hearty, healthy, and delicious low-carb side for any occasion.
This Keto Alfredo Sauce is rich, velvety, and packed with classic garlic parmesan flavors. Made in under 15 minutes, it’s the perfect low-carb sauce for zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, casseroles, and more.
Tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms and healthy spinach baked in a rich cheesy sauce makes this Keto Chicken Florentine Casserole your new favorite easy dinner!
Healthy, delicious, and satisfying, this rich and creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a scrumptious, easy-to-make, low-carb substitute for traditional macaroni and cheese.
Beef Stroganoff given a Keto-style makeover! I turn this old classic into a casserole, with the same great flavor and topped with cheesy mashed cauliflower!
Looking for something to satisfy your craving for comfort food? Keto Chicken Pot Pie has chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy and topped with gluten-free fluffy biscuits.
This Turnips Au Gratin make a beautiful presentation featuring tender layers of turnips baked in a flavorful cheese sauce. It's the ultimate side dish for special occasions or weeknight meals.
These French Onion Smothered Pork Chops are juicy, cheesy, and loaded with rich, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. This easy skillet recipe turns simple pork chops into a delectable dish that tastes like it came from your favorite fancy bistro.
This incredibly delicious Whipped Feta Dip is fluffy, creamy, and full of savory cheese and zesty lemon flavors. It’s an irresistible dip that’s perfect with fresh veggies, crackers, and chips.
I hope you have enjoyed this Mascarpone recipe round up. If you make any of the recipes here, please drop a comment and let us know how you liked them.
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