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The cream cheese and mascarpone frosting is the real star of this berry layer cake.—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 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 For Cream Filling, in a large bowl combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 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