mascarpone

[mas-kahr-poh-nee, mos-kahr-poh-ney, mos-kahr-pohn]

noun

1. a very soft Italian cream cheese made from cow's milk.

mascarpone

/ ˌmæskəˈpəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a soft Italian cream cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of mascarpone¹

First recorded in 1900–05; from Lombard Italian; augmentative of mascarpa, mascherpa, a kind of ricotta cheese; further origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of mascarpone¹

from Italian, from dialect (Lombardy) mascherpa ricotta

Example Sentences

“Once I started playing around with flavor combinations that I love — like rhubarb, mint, sumac and mascarpone and black and white cookies — I realized the world is our cookie salad oyster.”

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One standout sundae, cheekily titled No Mamey's, features Roasty + Toasty Ice Cream from Little Fox—made with toasted brioche cream, parmesan crisps, and a mascarpone swirl.

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Try layering it into lasagna in place of ricotta, or pairing it with mascarpone for a richer, more delicate texture.

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

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

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