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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour heavy cream into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring cream to 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C) over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, maintaining the temperature at 185 to 190 degrees F (85 to 88 degrees C), then turn off the heat. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
  4. 4 Whisk well and let cool for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer into a clean towel-lined strainer. Cover top with plastic wrap, pressing down gently onto the surface of the cream, and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  6. 6 Chill in a refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
  7. 7 Remove plastic wrap and store in a sealed container or use immediately.

By Chef John

Easy Alfredo Sauce

Easy Alfredo Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine whipping cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat; sauce will thicken as it sits.

By Kathy Rose

Panettone Muffins with Chocolate

Panettone Muffins with Chocolate

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until chocolate is melted and ganache is smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1/4 cup cream, cubed panettone, eggs, milk, and sugar in a bowl and mix until well combined. Remove about 6 small tablespoons of panettone mixture and set aside.
  4. 4 Remove ganache from fridge and beat with an electric blender until creamy.
  5. 5 Grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners. Spoon panettone mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Make an indention with your finger into each muffin and place 1 teaspoon of chocolate ganache inside. Cover with the 6 tablespoons panettone that were set aside.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By SilviaG

Chef John's Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Chef John's Homemade Ricotta Cheese

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a deep bowl or pot.
  2. 2 Combine milk, cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally in a "figure eight" motion, until it reaches a temperature of 195 degrees F (90 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, this will be right before it starts to simmer. You'll see steam rising from the surface, and tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
  3. 3 Turn off the heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir slowly in a "figure eight" motion for 3 or 4 seconds.
  4. 4 Let the mixture sit, untouched, for 6 minutes.
  5. 5 Carefully ladle into the cheesecloth-lined mesh strainer so that the dripping whey drains into the pot or bowl. Let the ricotta drain into the pot for between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on how soft or firm you want your cheese. The longer it drains, the firmer the texture will be once chilled.
  6. 6 Grab the ends of the cheesecloth and lift the drained ricotta out of the strainer and place in a bowl. Let cool on the counter to room temperature, then wrap and chill thoroughly.
  7. 7 Remove cheesecloth and serve. Ricotta usually needs an additional pinch of salt when serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and citric acid in a small bowl; mix until dissolved.
  2. 2 Pour milk into a large pot set over medium heat. Heat milk, stirring occasionally, until it registers 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer. Do not boil and stir often to prevent scorching. Stir in citric acid. Keep stirring until curds form.
  3. 3 Scoop curds into a sieve lined with several layers of cheesecloth using a slotted spoon. Fold the edges of the cheesecloth over the curds and let drain over a bowl at room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove the cheese from the cheesecloth and cream and salt. Stir well to combine. Serve right away as-is or use in your favorite recipe.

By ChefJackie

Three-Ingredient Keto Alfredo Sauce

Three-Ingredient Keto Alfredo Sauce

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon and add heavy cream. Stir until combined.
  2. 2 Add Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture in the saucepan and stir until blended. Season with nutmeg.

By thedailygourmet

Gelato

Gelato

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix milk and cream in a medium saucepan. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks and sugar until frothy in a large bowl. Gradually pour warm milk into egg yolks and sugar, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.
  4. 4 Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for 2 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

By OSTAFF1

Strawberry and Balsamic Homemade Gelato

Strawberry and Balsamic Homemade Gelato

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone non-stick mat that is larger than the tray to prevent juice from spilling onto the tray.
  2. 2 Combine strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet, scraping down the bowl with a spatula to ensure all the liquid is included.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer cooled strawberries and all juice to the bowl of a food processor. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cream; mix until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour strawberry mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches the creamy texture of a gelato, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Simona

Bagna Cauda

Bagna Cauda

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Reduce heat to low. Mix in anchovy filets and oil. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat, cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
  2. 2 Return the mixture to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly. Serve hot.

By Julie P

Whipped Cream Zabaglione

Whipped Cream Zabaglione

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large saucepan with several inches of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat until the water maintains a strong simmer. Place the egg yolks, Marsala wine, and sugar into a metal mixing bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water. Beat constantly with a wire whisk until the zabaglione turns pale yellow and thickens to the consistency of softly whipped cream.
  2. 2 Scrape the zabaglione into a clean mixing bowl and set over ice, stirring occasionally until cold. Once cold, fold in the whipped cream.

By janmaio

Four-Cheese Sauce

Four-Cheese Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir frequently until butter melts, and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, and Romano. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, just until cheese melts.
  3. 3 Serve immediately; sauce will thicken upon standing.

By Dominic

Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a large colander or sieve with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat milk, buttermilk, heavy cream, and salt in a large, heavy, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for the first 10 minutes. Continue heating, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 190 degrees F. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. The mixture will be separated into white curds and clear whey.
  3. 3 Using a slotted spoon, ladle approximately 1/4 of the curds into the cheesecloth-lined colander. Gather up the corners of the top cheesecloth and secure closed with a zip tie. Repeat with the rest of the curds, cheesecloth, and zip ties. Use the last zip tie to thread all of the cheeses together. Suspend the cheeses over a large wooden spoon over a large bowl, and let drain for 2 hours.
  4. 4 Place the four cheeses, still in cloth, in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, cut zip ties, and transfer cheese to an airtight container.

By Orcashottie

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sage leaves in hot butter until the butter takes on the sage flavor, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk cream, pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Parmesan cheese into the butter; cook until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

By @m

Nutella Gelato

Nutella Gelato

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread and vanilla extract until incorporated and no chocolate specks remain. Do not let mixture come to a boil. Remove from heat; cool.
  2. 2 Refrigerate mixture until cold, about 3 hours.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place remaining ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until slightly melted, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Transfer gelato to an airtight freezer-safe container. Drizzle with melted chocolate-hazelnut spread; run a knife through to swirl throughout gelato. Freeze until set, 4 hours to overnight.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Balsamic Cream Sauce

Balsamic Cream Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until it has caramelized to a dark, golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, and cook for 1 minute before stirring in the chicken bouillon and cream. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.

By Kevin Watral

Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin powder over milk and stir until combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Stir heavy cream and sugar together in a saucepan. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil; watch carefully as the cream can quickly bubble up and boil over.
  4. 4 Immediately stir gelatin mixture into boiling cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  5. 5 Remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. 6 Pour cream mixture into 6 individual ramekins. Leave to cool, uncovered, until no longer warm, about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 When cool, cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

By CHERYLA33

Roasted Garlic Scalloped Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Scalloped Potatoes

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a blender combine soup, cream, thyme and pepper; process until smooth. Spread a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Layer potatoes with cheese, ending with potatoes and reserving 1/2 cup cheese. Pour soup mixture over potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes.

By Vicki

Gelato alla Crema (Egg Cream Gelato)

Gelato alla Crema (Egg Cream Gelato)

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and warm over low heat until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Combine egg yolks, sugar, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and chestnut flour in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually pour warm milk into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
  3. 3 Return mixture to saucepan; add scraped vanilla bean and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.
  4. 4 Pour mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm. If the gelato is too firm, place it in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired consistency before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9-inch layers. Cool and remove from pans.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. Gradually stir in water, then instant pudding until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove chocolate mixture from the refrigerator and stir to loosen. Fold in whipped cream and return to the refrigerator for at least another hour.
  4. 4 Place one layer of cake onto a serving plate. Top with 1 1/2 cups of mousse, then cover with remaining cake layer. Frost with remaining mousse, and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.

By Stephanie

Mascarpone-Brandy Cream

Mascarpone-Brandy Cream

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until frothy and pale. Add brandy and mascarpone cheese. Continue beating until mixture becomes firm, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat cream in a separate chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites and whipped cream into mascarpone mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon.

By PaolaAlbanesi

Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo

Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine egg yolks with 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey in the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat until volume doubles and mixture is pale and creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat heavy cream in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into egg yolk mixture. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. 4 Freeze until semifreddo is chilled, about 90 minutes. Remove from the freezer and stir in raspberries and pistachio nuts until evenly distributed. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  5. 5 Let semifreddo soften in the refrigerator before serving, about 15 minutes. Turn out of the pan and cut into slices.

By Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Lemon Panna Cotta

Lemon Panna Cotta

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemon juice in a small bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over it. Let stand for about 15 minutes until gelatin softens.
  2. 2 Combine heavy cream, sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a simmer. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in orange liqueur.
  3. 3 Strain the cream mixture into a medium bowl and divide evenly among small glass bowls or ramekins.
  4. 4 Place uncovered panna cottas into the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours. If time permits, cover the bowls with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  5. 5 Garnish with remaining lemon zest before serving.

By lutzflcat

Lemon Pasta Sauce

Lemon Pasta Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, cream, and butter in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until reduced by about half. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and lime zest. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Add pasta to sauce and toss until well coated.

By MARBALET

Easy Creamy Pesto

Easy Creamy Pesto

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By sarah

Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana

Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2-inch slices.
  3. 3 Place bacon and onion in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onion is almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.
  4. 4 Add garlic into the pan with onion and cook together, about 1 minute. Add water, chicken soup base, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer, about 5 minutes, and serve.

By Nancy

Chocolate Gelato

Chocolate Gelato

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat milk, 1/2 of the sugar, and cream in a heavy saucepan until simmering and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes, being careful not to scorch milk. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and dark chocolate until well combined. Allow to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a large bowl using a whisk or electric beater until thick and pale yellow. Add about 1 cup of the slightly cooled chocolate mixture in a slow stream to avoid cooking eggs, whisking constantly until well combined. Add the remaining chocolate mixture and return the saucepan to medium-low heat. Stir constantly until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Strain custard through a sieve into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, touching the surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Pour cold custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until hardened, about 1 hour.

By Ivy

Fettucine Carbonara

Fettucine Carbonara

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
2 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel. Chop with knife into bits.
  3. 3 Beat the eggs, cheese and cream in a bowl, then add the bacon. Pour over the pasta in the pan and toss gently using tongs.
  4. 4 Return the pan to a very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Don't overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.

By Shannon1975