Definition of Mascarpone

1. Noun. Soft mild Italian cream cheese.

Generic synonyms: Cream Cheese

Definition of Mascarpone

1. Noun. a soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mascarpone

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mascarpone

masala
masala chai
masalas
masaman
masas
masc
mascagnite
mascara
mascaraed
mascaraing
mascaras
mascaron
mascarons
mascarpone (current term)
mascarpones
maschaladenitis
maschale
maschalephidrosis
maschaloncus
maschalyperidrosis
mascle
mascled
mascles
mascon
mascons
mascot
mascots
mascotte

Literary usage of Mascarpone

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Milan & the Italian Lakes by Dan Colwell (1999)
"... creamy mascarpone or Bel Paese. Italian desserts are a special treat. Sample the turta ili mele. apple tart, or zuppa inglese, similar to English trifle ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"... the international spotlight is tiramisu (pick me up), a dessert usually prepared with either mascarpone or custard cream and coffee-soaked biscuits. ..."

3. Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bayby Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2001)
"Their cream of crab soup is justly famous as a beginning, and the dessert cart may include an elegant coeur a la creme with mascarpone or espresso creme ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Chesapeake Bay by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2000)
"The dessert cart may include coeur a la creme with mascarpone, a tart with fresh berries or espresso creme brulee. Most entrees are $14-$20. ..."

5. Romantic Weekends in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland by Norman Renove, Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (2000)
"... of Spinach and Ricotta Cheese in a Sauce of mascarpone Cream and Parmesan. The entrees (if you've saved room) are equally enticing — Grilled Rack of ..."

6. The Secret Caribbean: Affordable Hideaways of the Rich and Famous by Brooke Comer (1999)
"Menu selections include risotto of lobster, pancetta, endive and mascarpone, potato- wrapped sea scallops with fennel and porcini with white truffle butter. ..."

7. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"... Scottish salmon with truffled sweet pea coulis and leeks braised with tomatoes and mascarpone; pan-seared black grouper with poached potatoes and ..."

8. Georgia and the Carolinas by Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (1999)
"Who could fail to be tempted by Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffle Cake, Milk Chocolate Brûlée or mascarpone Cream Almond Crisp, at $5.50 each. ..."

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