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Definition of "mascarpone" []

  • A fresh soft Italian cheese with a high butterfat content, made from cow's milk enriched with cream. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "mascarpone" in a sentence
  • "Oddly enough, I always get the word mascarpone confused with marzipan - something very different!"
  • "So instead I decided to use crisp topping as my layers — it actually worked pretty well but the mascarpone was a little sophisticated for it I will admit."
  • "The smooth blandness of the mascarpone was a nice foil to the prunes - texturally and flavorwise - and did a nice job of gussying up what is essentially a no-fuss dessert."