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

Recent Examples on the Web This limoncello gelato is made creamy with mascarpone (Italian cream cheese, for those who don’t know). Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 31 Jan. 2024 In a small bowl stir together remaining mascarpone, 1/4 cup sugar, and enough milk to make of a thick drizzling consistency. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024 The cream pies are made using mascarpone cheese — the same cheese used in tiramisu — imbibing them with a defiant silkiness. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024 Tomatoes, fresh herbs, and rich mascarpone cheese are the stars of this elegant supper. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 Little tufts of mascarpone frosting look light and taste luscious next to the cardamom-carrot cake. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 When the rice is al dente, add the last 2 tablespoons of butter, the Parmesan, mascarpone cheese and fresh parsley. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024 For a garden-fresh dessert, toss on a dollop of mascarpone cheese, strawberry jam, strawberries and mint. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024 In a saucepan heat and stir 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup of the mascarpone cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt just until warm (120 degree F to 130 degree F) and mascarpone almost melts. Add milk mixture to flour mixture along with eggs. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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