Best mascarpone recipes

Best mascarpone recipes

Salted caramel mascarpone cheesecake pots

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner party dessert, check out these cheesecake pots layered with mascarpone, salted caramel and crunchy pecans.

Cannoli

Mascarpone, ricotta and citrus zest make the filling of these charming cannoli, a classic Italian sweet treat.

Vanilla and raspberry mascarpone loaf cake

This is a beautifully moist cake with pops of berries throughout – excellent on its own or with a cup of earl grey tea.

Tomato, spinach and mascarpone gnocchi

Mascarpone adds extra creaminess to this warming veggie gnocchi dish, ready in just 20 minutes.

Pesto greens and three-cheese lasagne

This vibrant, veg-packed lasagne makes for an easy yet impressive-looking dish with a creamy cheese trio of ricotta, mascarpone and parmesan.

Creamy tomato pasta

Use up a glut of tomatoes by roasting them until saucy, then stir in mascarpone and serve tossed in pasta for an easy weeknight meal.

Spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo

Swirls of sumptuously thick mascarpone, salty ham hock and spinach combine to make this crowd-pleasing pasta bake.

Classic tiramisu

Mascarpone is synonymous with this classic Italian dessert. The marsala-infused mascarpone mixture provides an indulgently sturdy base for savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and Tia Maria.

Butternut squash, spinach and mascarpone lasagne

This vibrant butternut squash lasagne layered with soft mascarpone cheese and spinach is a great big hug of a dinner.

Baked alaska with honeyed figs and mascarpone ice cream

Creamy homemade mascarpone ice cream takes this restaurant-style dessert to the next level.

Strawberry cake

This deluxe layer cake, filled with a smooth strawberry mascarpone cream and topped with Italian meringue frosting, makes for a wonderful summer dessert.

Chocolate tiramisu torte

Mascarpone, amaretto, dark chocolate and Tia Maria come together to make this super-sumptuous tiramisu torte, perfect for when you want to impress.

Mascarpone ice cream with tokaji syrup and raisins

Mascarpone provides a super-creamy and soft finish in this ice cream, which is packed with infused raisins and drenched in vanilla and tokaji syrup (a sweet dessert wine from Hungary).

Limoncello baba

Mascarpone cream is served alongside a limoncello-flavoured baba in this sophisticated dinner party dessert.

Courgette and chive pasta

Creamy mascarpone is mixed into this fresh pasta dish along with courgettes, garlic and lemon sauce.

Salami, garlic greens and taleggio pizza

For a pizza that’s a little luxurious, add blobs of mascarpone alongside salami and garlic greens.

Tiramisu mascarpone pancakes

Tiramisu pancakes anyone? Try these fluffy pancakes layered with mascarpone and covered in mocha syrup for a next-level brunch.

Chicken cacciatore

A popular recipe for a reason. Try our creamy chicken cacciatore with mascarpone and cherry tomato sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.

Griddled peach pavlova with mascarpone cream

This light and summery pavlova with griddled peaches and mascarpone cream is bound to be a hit at your next dinner party.

Blueberry and mascarpone slice

Struggling to find the right dessert to make for your summer dinner party? Take a look at our luxurious blueberry slice layered with creamy mascarpone.

Black forest cheesecake

Our devilishly dark chocolate cheesecake, featuring mascarpone and swirled with cherries, is a showstopper dessert for any occasion.

Roast squash with mascarpone, parmesan and sage

In this recipe, roasted butternut squash sings with the flavours of mascarpone, parmesan and sage.

Eton mess cheesecake

Two dessert staples combine to make this fresh and creamy mascarpone cheesecake, a satisfying addition to any afternoon tea.

Peach, almond and mascarpone tart

Fruity, creamy and a little luxurious, try this easy-to-follow frangipane tart recipe for a pudding that’s guaranteed to please. It's a wonderful combination of summery flavours.

Marbled honeycomb and chocolate mousse pots

A chocolate lover's dream, these luxurious mousse pots combine honeycomb, chocolate and mascarpone for a stylish end to a dinner party.

Mascarpone raspberry trifle terrine

Traditional flavours of mascarpone, raspberry and sponge fingers meet in this epic trifle set in a loaf tin. Garnish with toasted flaked almonds and edible silver balls to finish.

Mini frozen mascarpone cookie kisses

Shop-bought mini chocolate chip cookies and a tub of mascarpone help make these little sweet treats an easy dinner party dessert. They can also be made in advance.

Black Forest pavlova

Wow your dinner party guests with our stunning black forest meringue tower filled with dark chocolate ganache, mascarpone cream and boozy cherries. It’s indulgence in a bowl.