Best Substitutes for Mascarpone
A cream cheese and heavy cream blend gets close to mascarpone’s rich, mild flavor.
Best overall swap
Cream cheese + heavy cream (whipped)
8 oz cream cheese + 3 tbsp heavy cream, whipped smoothSlightly tangier than mascarpone but very close in texture.
All Substitutes for Mascarpone
Cream cheese + heavy cream (whipped)
8 oz cream cheese + 3 tbsp heavy cream, whipped smoothSlightly tangier than mascarpone but very close in texture.
Crème fraîche
1:1Similar richness with a bit more tang — works well in savory dishes.