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

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

From Salon

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

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

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Generally, the notion of cheese is so completely savory, sans mascarpone, ricotta and cream cheese.

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You're also probably familiar with her simple yet comforting recipes, which include everything from truffled mac and cheese to carrot cake with ginger mascarpone frosting.

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