Mascarpone fondant with two lemons
A melt-in-the-mouth mascarpone cake, very easy to make, with a delicious taste of lime and yellow lemon.
24 K 5/5 (6 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: January 28th 2024
18 
1 lb + 15.7 oz 
12.7 oz 
3 lb + 4.8 oz Mascarpone
1 lb + 0.5 oz 
3 
6 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).
Pour 18 eggs, 1 lb + 15.7 oz milk and 12.7 oz caster sugar into the bowl of a mixer.
Pour 18 eggs, 1 lb + 15.7 oz milk and 12.7 oz caster sugar into the bowl of a mixer.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Whisk for 2 or 3 minutes until smooth.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Pour into the non-stick mould of your choice (in this case, a 24 cm or 9.5 inch diameter springform tin).
Stage 5 - 40 min.
Bake at 180°C (360°F) for 40 minutes.
Allow to cool before serving.
Allow to cool before serving.
Remarks
Feel free to increase the volume of lemon juice, 2 limes for example, if you want a stronger taste.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 270 RDI=100 % | 780 RDI=70 % | 770 RDI=120 % | 11,090 RDI=550 % | 46,420 RDI: 550 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 930 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 70 RDI=6 % | 60 RDI=10 % | 920 RDI=50 % | 3,870 RDI: 50 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 17.90 €
- Per person : 1.50 €
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Mascarpone
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Milk
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Flour
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