Cream cheese versus mascarpone in my tiramisu last Saturday

I had to pick between cream cheese and mascarpone for a tiramisu I made for a party last Saturday. I went with mascarpone because the recipe called for it, but it cost $8 for a small tub at my local grocery store. The layers came out really smooth and rich, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried cream cheese as a cheaper swap and how it turned out for you?

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kelly_nelson958d ago

Oh man, $8 for a tiny tub of mascarpone is a total rip-off. I've been there. Honestly I tried cream cheese once when I was broke and the texture was way off. It made the tiramisu feel a bit too dense and almost like a cheesecake filling instead of that light creamy layer you want. So yeah you made the right call but your wallet probably still hates you for it.

willow_morgan8d ago

Oh geez, $8 for that little tub? That's practically daylight robbery at the grocery store. I get what you mean about the cream cheese substitute though, it's like trying to make a souffle with playdough instead of eggs. The whole lightness just... disappears into this dense brick of sadness. Your wallet's probably giving you the silent treatment now but honestly, your taste buds owe you a thank you card. Some things you just gotta pay the stupid tax for, I guess.