mascarpone

noun

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

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And don’t forget to try the tiramisú, made at the moment in each table with tons of mascarpone. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 Then, a creamy mascarpone topping is added to really move this dessert into the tiramisu realm. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 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 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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