is there a substitute for the mascarpone cheese?is the philadelphia the same as mascarpone?

Answer 1

cream cheese is not a suitable substitute for mascarpone. Use Rocotta or Cottage instead. Here's an little write up on this issue:

http://www.heavenlytiramisu.com/mascarpo.htm

Answer 2

Mascarpone is a lighter and looser texture than cream cheese. I generally whip the cream cheese with a pinch of sugar, and add heavy cream until it can spread easily. (It won't taste exactly the same, but in a cooked recipe, it will do. I wouldn't try to substitute if you are making a recipe where the mascarpone would be uncooked...like a tart.)

Recipezaar has two recipes for making cream cheese into mascarpone cheese.

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?q=Mascarpone%20Cheese%20Substitute

Answer 3

i make what i call a "reasonable facsimile for marscapone" since it isnt available here.
i use 1- 8 ounce block of cream cheese(softened)
1/4 cup of sugar
1-8 ounce tub of whipped topping

in a medium bowl, with a mixer i mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until very fot and somewhat fluffy, then i add the whipped topping and mix until all is blended and fluffy, be sure to use a rubber spatula and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl while mixing.

Answer 4

The two are not exactaly the same, but they are very easily substituted for each other. But I would recommend using something heavier, like Provolone, or maybe even Provelle if you want a creamier texture.

Answer 5

Marscapone is actually a little sweeter and a little lighter, but you can still substitue cream cheese but maybe used whipped and possibly add a little sweetner.