Mascarpone Creme "custard"

Total Time: 53 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces mascarpone (or cream cheese)
• 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 blend mascarpone, milk, powdered sugar with an electric mixer.
• 2 pour water into a microwave safe bowl or a saucepan, then sprinkle gelatine on top.
• 3 allow gelatine to bloom in water for at least 30 seconds.
• 4 boil gelatine-water mixture for at least 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
• 5 combine gelatine mixture, mascarpone mixture, and vanilla using electric mixer.
• 6 allow mascarpone creme to set slightly in refrigerator for about 30 minutes, then blend again with mixer.
• 7 use this creme with pastries, fruit tarts, or parfaits.