Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Cranberries

Name: Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Cranberries
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1 1/4 cups polenta or yellow cornmeal; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Freshly ground black pepper; 10 to 12 strips thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (about 1 pound); 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature (about 8 ounces); 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave; Pinch kosher salt; 1/2 cup dried cranberries