When making cheesecake Philadelphia cream cheese is better for the cheesecake because the Philadelphia cream cheese provides a good balance of tanginess and texture.
And mascarpone is through and creamier and can be too decadent on it's own.
Some recipes also call for combing both Philadelphia and Mascarpone together to make the ideal cheesecake as they both balance the richness of mascarpone with the tang of the philadelphia cream cheese.
Other substitutes for mascarpone in some other recipes are Requeson cheese, heavy cream, Creme fraiche, Full fat sour cream, Vegan mascarpone, Full fat Greek Yogurt and even regular cream cheese.
Mascarpone is hard to find as it's more expensive than other cheeses and cream cheese.
Smaller grocery stores may not carry the mascarpone although you can often find mascarpone in larger stores and large supermarkets.
Mascarpone is often found near the cream cheese or in the deli or specialty cheese section in the dairy aisle.
If you can't find it you can ask a store associated or worker to help you locate it.
Trader Joe's is a store that sells mascarpone cheese.
Mascarpone is supposed to taste like cream cheese but also have a mildly sweet, buttery and creamy taste and also have a slight delicate flavor.
Mascarpone cheese can be described as being like a rich and fresh heavy cream along with a hint of sweetness and a tang that is very subtle.
The mascarpone cheese is less tangy than other cheese like ricotta cheese and cream cheese and it's also known for it's velvety and smooth texture as a result of it being high in fat content.
Some people also describe the mascarpone as a delicate fresh cream flavor.
Mascarpone should be refrigerated and does need to be refrigerated at all times when not using it.
If not using the mascarpone cheese within an hour it should be refrigerated in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap tightly.
Wrapping the mascarpone cream cheese in plastic wrap or keeping it in an airtight container will also keep it from getting other odors from other foods.
Mascarpone cream cheese is good for around 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 5 months in the freezer.
Mascarpone can be used for making desserts such as cheesecake and tiramisu.
You can also eat mascarpone in pasta sauces and soups and other dishes.
Mascarpone is also used to top ladyfingers that are soaked in liqueur and then dusted with cocoa powder.
Mascarpone is also a key ingredient in cannoli and is also used in making of Frittatas or other egg dishes.
You can also eat mascarpone on toast or crackers even with or without added jam.
Mascarpone cream cheese is healthy in moderation although it has an extremely high fat content so it can be unhealthy when eaten in excess.
There are some nutrients like calcium in mascarpone cream cheese which is healthy but it should be eaten in moderation.
Mascarpone cream cheese is a high fat cheese and a significant portion of the fat content is saturated fat.
Although if you're on a high fat diet mascarpone is a good option as it is rich in fat content.
Mascarpone tastes almost nutty and mildly sweet and buttery and also has a hint of acidity with a tangy finish.
Mascarpone cheese is also less tangy in flavor than American Cream cheese and ricotta cheese.
You can eat mascarpone straight although it's more enjoyable to eat mascarpone cheese on bread or crackers because it has a creamy and rich texture and a mild flavor.
Mascarpone cheese is also used as an ingredient in desserts such as cannoli fillings and tiramisu.
Mascarpone cheese is not just cream cheese like normal regular cream cheese.
However mascarpone cheese is a type of Italian cream cheese but it's not exactly the same as cream cheese that you normally eat.
Unlike regular cream cheese the mascarpone cheese is richer and creamier and also has a milder flavor and higher fat content than regular cream cheese.
Regular cream cheese is often tangier although both mascarpone cheese and cream cheese are soft and spreadable cheeses.
However mascarpone cheese is a more luxurious cheese as it has a buttery texture and high fat content unlike regular cream cheese.
Mascarpone cheese is made similar to American cream cheese although it uses a base of whole cream instead of milk.
Mascarpone cheese just like regular cheese is a fresh cheese that is also not aged before it is eaten.
Mascarpone cheese is also more expensive than regular cream cheese due to the larger quantity of cream that is needed to produce it and the cost of raw ingredients in mascarpone cheese is higher.