Using Mascarpone Instead of Khoya
Ratio
3/4 cup per 1 cup khoya
Moderate — noticeable differences, use with care
Recipe Adjustment Notes
Higher fat, cleaner flavour. Works in barfi-style sweets but not gulab jamun.
Measurement Variance Note
For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (203g-229g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.
How Mascarpone Compares for Khoya
Quality rating: moderate. Higher fat, cleaner flavour. Works in barfi-style sweets but not gulab jamun.