# What to do with this tiramisu mascarpone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 14, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050 "2011-07-14T20:19:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/1 "2011-07-14T20:19:04Z")
I once made a ricotta, confectioner’s sugar, fruit and puff pastry dessert. My husband enjoyed it so much that a few days ago, he purchased tiramisu mascarpone so that I could do “that fried cheese and apple thing” again. Thing is, I don’t have any puff pastry, or fruit and the mascarpone is coffee flavored. Also, I’d like to know what else can be done with this cheese. Any ideas or recipes would be greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/2 "2011-07-14T20:29:28Z")
I don’t have the recipe, but a a friend made baked pears with mascarpone and some kind of syrup for a dinner party. Very good, you might try to find a similar recipe. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/3 "2011-07-15T02:51:05Z")
Could you use it as a bagel spread? ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/4 "2011-07-15T02:52:08Z")
Put a little sugar and cinnamon in it and layer it with strawberries and blueberries in a pretty glass. Voila. ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/5 "2011-07-15T02:59:25Z")
Fill crepes with it for breakfast. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/6 "2011-07-15T03:59:37Z")
Why not use that tiramisu mascarpone to make some tiramisu? A package of ladyfingers, some kahlua (or coffee is you want to share it with the kids) and cocoa powder, and there you are. ---
**Author:** ![Panurge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/fbc32d/32.png) [@Panurge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panurge)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/7 "2011-07-15T08:51:16Z")
Mix it with some crème de marrons (chestnut cream), a dash of rum and coat with cocoa powder. Heavenly! ---
**Author:** ![SanVito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sanvito/32/2805_2.png) [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/8 "2011-07-15T11:22:36Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Why not use that tiramisu mascarpone to make some tiramisu? A package of ladyfingers, some kahlua (or coffee is you want to share it with the kids) and cocoa powder, and there you are. Yes, make Tiramisu, it’s very easy. You also need some eggs, some strong black coffee and you should really use Marsala Wine to be authentic. Here’s a bunch of other recipes: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/mascarpone\_cheese](http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/mascarpone_cheese) ---
**Author:** ![Time\_Stranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5fc32e/32.png) [@Time\_Stranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Time_Stranger)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/9 "2011-07-15T13:39:48Z")
You can also layer it on a baked meringue (it’s a lot easier to make than it sounds) with some chocolate/ganache for a tasty treat. Fold in some whipped cream and/or creme de cacao for extra oomph. ETA: Here’s an example recipe: [http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/mascarpone-meringue-cake/](http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/mascarpone-meringue-cake/) ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/10 "2011-07-15T14:58:20Z")
Oooh, tiramisu does not involve baking? That shows you how much I know. Ladyfingers seeped in Kahlua, that sounds heavenly! ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-this-tiramisu-mascarpone/589050/11 "2011-07-15T16:21:06Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Oooh, tiramisu does not involve baking? That shows you how much I know. Ladyfingers seeped in Kahlua, that sounds heavenly! Take the ladyfingers and cut them in half lengthwise. Pour some kahlua (or coffee) in a shallow dish and put the lady fingers in, cut side down, for a few seconds to soak up some of the kahlua. Then make a layer of ladyfingers in a loaf pan. Cover them with mascarpone. Add another layer of ladyfingers and mascarpone. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top. Put it in the fridge to chill for a few hours. Slice and serve. This is obviously a simple tiramisu recipe. You can make it fancier with eggs and wine and chocolate shavings and other stuff.