mascarpone

noun

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

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On a recent visit, each one was decorated as a different animal, except for the ube berry, which featured a berry mascarpone topping with ube icing. Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026 The ricotta pancakes served with mascarpone and fresh berries were exquisitely fluffy. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 Member’s Mark Five Cheese Tortellini Made with ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, mascarpone, and romano cheeses, Member’s Mark Five Cheese Tortellini comes in a two pack and can be cooked frozen. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 Along with several German specialties, Lilo’s features cinnamon rolls as big as hubcaps, sinfully-rich carrot cake, and cream pies made with mascarpone cheese. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025 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 26 Jan. 2026.

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