Mascarpone Creme "custard"

Submitted by YoungEngineer

"I use this instead of custard when I make a fruit tart. Alternatively, it works great for making a parfait with strawberries, mini chocolate chips, and shortbread cookie pieces. Prep time include 30 minutes in the refrigerator."

 

• Ready In: 53mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 ounces mascarpone (or Cream Cheese)
• 1⁄4 cup milk (or Cream)
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Blend mascarpone, milk, powdered sugar with an electric mixer.
2. Pour water into a microwave safe bowl or a saucepan, then sprinkle gelatine on top.
3. Allow gelatine to bloom in water for at least 30 seconds.
4. Boil gelatine-water mixture for at least 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
5. Combine gelatine mixture, mascarpone mixture, and vanilla using electric mixer.
6. Allow mascarpone creme to set slightly in refrigerator for about 30 minutes, then blend again with mixer.
7. Use this creme with pastries, fruit tarts, or parfaits.