Orange Mascarpone Topping

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

Orange Curd: 

• 3 whole eggs

• 3 egg yolks

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• Zest of 1 navel orange

• Juice of 2 navel oranges

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp orange blossom water (optional)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces

Mascarpone Topping: 

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 1/4 cup orange curd

• 1-2 tsp Rising Star Vanilla Bean Paste

Garnishes: 

• Orange slices

• Chopped pistachios

• Drizzle of Rising Star Vanilla Bean Paste

Instructions

1. Make the Orange Curd: Bring a pot of water to a simmer. In a large heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Add the zest of 1 navel orange, the juice of 2 oranges, and the juice of 1 lemon. Whisk until combined. Place the mixing bowl over the pot of simmering water and cook the curd, continuously mixing until it’s slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon. It will foam up at first, then slowly thicken. Remove from heat and whisk in ½ cup of softened, sliced unsalted butter. Strain the curd using a sieve, then transfer to a glass storage container and chill for at least 2 hours.

2. Make the Orange Mascarpone Topping: In a mixing bowl, add 8 oz mascarpone cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup orange curd, and 1–2 tsp Rising Star Vanilla Bean Paste. Using a spatula, very gently fold everything together until smooth and combined. Do not over mix.

3. To serve: Make waffles using a waffle maker or toast ready-made waffles in a pop-up toaster. Place the waffle on a serving plate and use a piping bag to pipe a generous amount of the orange mascarpone topping. Top with 2–3 orange slices, some chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of Rising Star Vanilla Bean Paste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe: @thisisdeeskitchen
Photography: @thisisdeeskitchen