Description
This creamy coconut mascarpone frosting combines rich mascarpone, whipped double cream and thick coconut cream for a smooth, airy texture with a delicate coconut flavour. Perfect for filling, covering and decorating cakes.
Ingredients
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- 250 g mascarpone cheese, full-fat and chilled
- 240 ml double cream, chilled
- 90 g coconut cream
- 60 g icing sugar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Refrigerate the can of coconut cream overnight to allow the thick cream to separate from the liquid. Carefully scoop out 90 g of the thick coconut cream, leaving the watery liquid behind. Keep chilled until needed.
- Mix the salt with the icing sugar until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Place the chilled mascarpone cheese, thick coconut cream and icing sugar mixture in a large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to roughly combine the ingredients, then whisk on low speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually pour in the chilled double cream while whisking on low speed. Once all the cream has been incorporated, increase to medium speed and whisk until the frosting thickens and holds its shape. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
Notes
- Mascarpone Cheese: Choose full-fat mascarpone. Semi-fat and non-fat versions are not suitable for this recipe, as they may result in a runny frosting.
- Double Cream: Use cream with at least 33% fat content. Depending on where you live, it may be labelled heavy cream or heavy whipping cream. Check the fat percentage on the packaging, as products can vary.
- Coconut Milk: Choose a brand that separates into a thick cream and watery liquid after refrigeration. I personally use Kingfisher Oriental coconut milk because it works well for this recipe. This is my own preference, not a sponsored recommendation.
- If the frosting becomes too soft while decorating, chill it briefly to help it firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 619kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 62mgg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 38g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 131mg