Vegan Mascarpone Cheese Substitute

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• It is rich and creamy and spreads well.
• It's made with no cheese, no tofu, and is cream free.
• This is a simple one-ingredient recipe that is fuss-free and quick to make, and you don't need any fancy gadgets to make it.
• This recipe is low fat, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free.
• It is smooth, creamy, and thick enough to be used for piped decorations.
• This recipe makes about 1 ¼ cups of vegan mascarpone substitute.
• This dairy-free mascarpone substitute is ideal for use in desserts and some savory cooking.

Ingredients In This Recipe

The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Plant-based yogurt - try to use plain unflavored yogurt, but if you can't get plain, use vanilla or coconut yogurt. Because these yogurts are already sweetened, there is no need for the use of extra sugar.

Equipment

Sieve and muslin (cheesecloth) and needed.

Step By Step Instructions

This recipe could not be any simpler.

Step 1 - Line a sieve with a muslin cloth and place it over a large bowl or jug. Then empty a carton of plant-based yogurt into the sieve.

Step 2 - Gather the muslin cloth and twist to seal the yogurt inside, place a weight on top of the yogurt bundle (a soup can will do), and put it in the fridge for 24 hours to drain.

Step 3 - After 24 hours, water will have drained from the plant yogurt, and water can be discarded.

The amount of water removed from the yogurt will vary from brand to brand.

Step 4 - Scoop the mascarpone substitute out of the muslin cloth and transfer to a container with a lid - we usually put the vegan mascarpone back into the cleaned yogurt container. Store in the fridge until needed.

Serving Size

The serving size of this vegan mascarpone substitute is about ¼ cup (80 grams, 2.8 ounces), which is about three times more than the average 30 grams (1.06 ounces) serving of mascarpone cheese.

Calories Per Serve

An 80 grams (2.8-ounce) serving of this vegan mascarpone has about 66 calories and 2 grams of fat.

A 30-gram (1.06-ounce) serving of mascarpone cheese has about 120 calories and 14 grams of fat.

Serving Suggestions

This dairy-free mascarpone is slightly sweet and will carry the flavor of the yogurt used. 

We recommend using plain, vanilla, or coconut. These flavors are relatively neutral and are suitable for most sweet and savory dishes.

Below are a few ways you can use this vegan mascarpone.

• Replacement for cream in desserts.
• Serve it on baked fruits, crumbles, stewed fruits, or scones.
• Use it to make tiramisu.
• Use it to make dairy-free fruits in cream
• Use small amounts in sauces for pasta or soups.

Storage

This mascarpone substitute should be stored in the fridge and in an airtight container. It will keep for about seven days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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