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A bowl of whipped mascarpone frosting.

Whipped Mascarpone Frosting

Megan Weimer
This rich whipped mascarpone frosting recipe is easy to make in just 10 minutes! Made with silky mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, this is a fluffy yet sturdy mascarpone frosting perfect for spreading on cakes and piping on cupcakes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 192.8 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams mascarpone cheese cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 120 grams powdered sugar
  • 240 grams heavy cream cold

Instructions
 

  • Place cold mascarpone cheese, vanilla, almond extract (optional), and salt in the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat at medium-low speed until smooth and creamy.
    226 grams mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low. Increase to medium-high for 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    120 grams powdered sugar
  • Drizzle in the cold cream while mixing on low speed. The frosting will look soft and a bit runny. This is ok!
    240 grams heavy cream
  • Turn the mixer up to high and beat for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and stiffens up like whipped cream. Now it's ready to use!

Notes

This recipe makes enough mascarpone frosting to frost 12-20 cupcakes, frost a pan of brownies, or a 9X13-inch sheet cake. You can fill and frost a 3-layer 6-inch round cake or a 2-layer 8-inch round cake.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let warm on the counter for 10 minutes or so before using.
Freezing: Place in an airtight container or zip top bag. Freeze for 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before you use it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 192.8kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1.9gFat: 15.7gSaturated Fat: 9.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 41.4mgSodium: 40.2mgPotassium: 19.8mgSugar: 10.4gVitamin A: 557.7IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 39.7mgIron: 0.03mg
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