While tiramisu is a worthy dessert, mascarpone can be used in cakes and pies too.
Flavor wise it’s much sweeter and less tangy than cream cheese.
It tastes richer, too (its fat content ranges between 60% and 75%).

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Mascarpone is also fairly easy to make.
Using in-season berries and rich mascarpone cheese make this cake a sweet dream.
We suggest trying something new with this warm-spiced carrot cake that has apples and pecans folded into the mix.

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It opts for a super silky mascarpone frosting that perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake layers.
It lends the creamy topping a hint of tartness to balance the sweet, macerated strawberries on top.
The sweetened mascarpone makes a delicious complement to the raspberry jam drizzle.

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Add more strawberries on top for the sweetest presentation.
The mascarpone is incorporated into the whipped topping that lends the refreshing pie a creamy, fluffy top.
you might flavor it with citrus zest, cocoa powder, almond extract, or jam.

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you’re able to also substitute the strawberries for blackberries, blueberries, or peaches.

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