Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCatalina Kitchen and BarMascarpone Whipped Polenta Recipe

Mascarpone Whipped Polenta Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Mascarpone Whipped Polenta Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Polenta Base

Mascarpone Mixture

Garnish

Method

Prepare Polenta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Add Polenta

    Gradually whisk in 1 cup of polenta to the boiling water to prevent lumps from forming.

  3. 3

    Cook Polenta

    Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Prepare Mascarpone Mixture

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 5

    Mix Well

    Use a whisk or electric mixer to blend the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the polenta is cooked, remove it from heat and fold in the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Chop 2 tablespoons of chives and sprinkle them over the whipped polenta. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil before serving.

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