Question on Tiramisu

[deelam]

Does anyone know if the cheese in a Tiramisu taste like the cheese in a cannolli?

I ordered a tiramisu cake but I'm not sure if I will like it. I do like cannollis.

 

[piratesmate]

Most recipes I've seen for cannoli use ricotta & sometimes mascarpone as well. Tiramisu generally uses mascarpone, although I've seen recipes that substitute low-fat ricotta. I think they're very similar, although personally I think the ricotta has more of a "cheese-y" taste than the mascarpone. I think you'll like the cake.

Here's a statement about substituting for the mascarpone that may give you an idea about the taste: "* As a substitute for mascarpone cheese, combine 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup whipping cream; beat well."

 

[deelam]

It sounds like the mascarpone may be creamy and fluffy. It sounds good. Thank you for your help.