Mascarpone is a rich Italian cream cheese that is used to make desserts like Tiramisu and Cannoli.  It is mysteriously expensive to buy and yet so easy to make.  I have been inspired by my Cheese-making Kit and am working my way through all the different cheese types, but this recipe is so easy you can make it at home without any special ingredients or equipment (you will need a cooking thermometer).  In fact the hardest part was trying to keep it at the right temperature. You will need: 1 … [Read more...]