Is mascarpone cheese the same as cream cheese?

Is mascarpone cheese the same as cream cheese?

Mascarpone is essentially Italian cream cheese, but it's made from whole cream. Since mascarpone or "Italian cream cheese" has a higher fat content than "American" cream cheese, mascarpone has a much richer, creamier taste.

Can you freeze cheesecake made with mascarpone?

If not using right away, remove the spring form pan sides and wrap ​tightly in plastic wrap, leaving ​the bottom​ of the pan on​, and freeze. After a day, you can remove the pan bottom and re-wrap the cheesecake. Slice your pieces while still frozen and put the rest back in the freezer.

Can you make cheesecake in advance?

So, usually no other dessert is needed. Best of all, cheesecakes can be made in advance, meaning there's one less thing to do on the day you're entertaining. Cheesecakes can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. For even more convenience, bake a cheesecake weeks in advance and freeze it!

Can you freeze cheesecake?

Freeze individual slices and then wrap them in foil or plastic and place them in heavy freezer-type plastic bags. You can freeze an entire cheesecake and it will last four to six weeks. Always store your frozen cheesecake in the freezer, not in the freezing compartment of your refrigerator where it is not as cold.