Orange Mascarpone Cream

Jun 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Filled doughnut cut open to show orange mascarpone cream

A light, creamy orange mascarpone cream that pipes into doughnuts and holds its shape. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Chill 30 min

Total 45 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

4.0 oz (113.0 g)mascarpone, cold
2.0 tsporange zest
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream, cold
⅓ cup (40.0 g)confectioners' sugar
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone with half of the confectioners' sugar until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
In a chilled bowl, whip the cold cream, remaining confectioners' sugar, salt, orange zest, and vanilla on medium-high speed to stiff peaks, 2 to 3 minutes.
Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to loosen it, then fold in the rest until smooth.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

Tips

Chill the bowl and beaters for 10 minutes first; cold cream whips faster and holds its shape longer.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate the filling for up to 2 days. Keep filled doughnuts refrigerated and serve within 4 hours.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange mascarpone cream?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep, plus 30 minutes to chill. It makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store orange mascarpone cream?

Refrigerate the filling for up to 2 days. Keep filled doughnuts refrigerated and serve within 4 hours.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

122 Calories / serving

11.3g Fat

4.4g Carbs

0.9g Protein

4.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1464 cal · 136g fat · 53g carbs · 11g protein · 52g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 122 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Swimming laps 17 min
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Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
Dancing 20 min
Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
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