mascarpone

noun

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

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Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026 Add mascarpone and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 Add cream cheese and mascarpone; beat on medium until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 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 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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