Espresso-mascarpone Cream(cook's Illustrated)

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons whole espresso beans (finely ground about 1 tablespoon ground)
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 8 1/4 ounces mascarpone cheese (generous 1 cup)

Recipe

• 1 bring cream to simmer in small saucepan over high heat. off heat, stir in espresso and powdered sugar; transfer mixture to medium bowl and cool slightly. whisk in mascarpone until smooth. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.