What does "mascarpone" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "mascarpone"?

Pronounced //ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni//.

Common synonyms include: cream cheese, dessert filling, filling, soft cheese, topping, unripened cheese.

/ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts. uncountable, usually
2
soft mild Italian cream cheese wordnet

"You can also replace the mascarpone with cream."

Borrowed from Italian mascarpone, from Lombard.