at mimis table cooking tips mascarpone substituteI found this substitute when I couldn’t find mascarpone cheese in my neighborhood.  It worked very well in a frosting I made for an orange cake.  What a lifesaver!

1-8oz package regular cream cheese, not low fat
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
21/2 tablespoons sour cream, not low fat

Mix well and substitute in recipes calling for mascarpone