mascarpone

noun

mas·​car·​po·​ne ˌma-skär-ˈpō-(ˌ)nā How to pronounce mascarpone (audio)
: an Italian cream cheese

Examples of mascarpone in a Sentence

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This pie is finished with a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone cheese that is thick and rich. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream (with mascarpone or other ingredients, if called for) with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 The sweet stuff is just as good—don’t miss the brontolo, a creamy concoction of pistachio, mascarpone and fresh berries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 It's made with ladyfingers, plenty of strawberries, and a luscious filling of mascarpone and heavy cream. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mascarpone

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Lombardy) mascarpón, augmentative of mascarpa cream cheese

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mascarpone was in 1932

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“Mascarpone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascarpone. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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