Mmmm… mascarpone cheese. The thick, creamy Italian cheese is probably best known as an ingredient in tiramisu, but it also brings a richness to a host of other sweet treats as well (it makes a tasty alternative to cream cheese for cheesecake). The downside to the delicious cheese is that it can be difficult to find if you live in a smaller town with only one market. In addition, mascarpone cheese is quite expensive. You could make your own, but doing so requires getting your hands on tartaric acid. (Tartaric acid is found in grapes). I’ve only seen it available … Continue reading →