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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The mascarpone, which started cold and strange, eventually melted into something that made sense. Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026 Finish the day with a sweet treat, including the Torrija with brioche, mascarpone ice cream and honey. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 This stack of golden crepes and creamy mascarpone is simple, elegant, and refreshing. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Save room for baked French toast bread pudding with honey and nuts, Meyer lemon tart with mascarpone cream, and strawberries with ricotta cream, olive oil, mint and shortbread. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.

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