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Just steer clear of soft cheeses like goat or mascarpone—they’ll alter the texture.

I swapped cream cheese for mascarpone in the frosting, which has less tang and more creamy depth.

A dark chocolate carrot cake sandwich with a not-too-sweet mascarpone and cream cheese filling.

After a full mashing, I add cheddar, cream, butter and more salt, along with labneh or mascarpone, and re-mash and stir all together.

Decorate it as you please: some fresh herbs, some sautéed mushrooms, braised leeks, warming spices, a drizzle of mascarpone — or just salt and pepper.