Mascarpone Cheese

 So creamy and good.   Just as it is,  or make it into a dip or dessert.

MASCARPONE CHEESE 

(makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients:

*2 1/4 cups heavy cream

*1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)

Directions:

~Pour heavy cream into a saucepan.

~Cook over medium heat until, mixture comes to 185-190 degrees, stirring often (mixture should coat the back of a spoon).

~Reduce heat to low, and stir in lemon juice.

~Stir for 3 minutes.

~Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.

~Pour into a strainer lined with cheese cloth or a tea towel.

~Place a pice of plastic wrap over mixture, to avoid a skin from forming.

~Refrigerate for 8 hours.

~Place into a container and seal. Refrigerate until ready to use.