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Definition of mascarpone

mascarpone

/ˌmæskɑːrˈpoʊni/
mas · car · po · ne
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mascarpone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A soft, mild, and highly spreadable Italian cream cheese made from heavy cream coagulated with citric or tartaric acid, widely used in both sweet and savory culinary dishes.

Example

"She whipped the mascarpone with espresso and sugar to create the rich, creamy layers of an authentic tiramisu."

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently mispronounced in English by swapping the 'r' and 's' (as 'mar-sca-pone'), though the correct spelling and pronunciation is strictly 'mas-car-pone'.

• Rhymes for mascarpone

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'mascarpone', derived from 'mascarpa', a regional dialect term for a ricotta-like whey cheese originating in the Lombardy region of Italy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mascarpone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mascarpone
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