Mascarpone

Mascarpone is a rich, sweet, double- or triple-fat, fresh cow’s milk cheese, milky white in color and with the aroma of milk and cream. It spreads easily and is similar in texture to stiff whipped cream, making it great for pastry fillings, or served simply topped with fresh fruit. In the United States, mascarpone is usually made in Vermont or Wisconsin; in Italy, it hails from the Lombardy region. It’s best to use mascarpone within a few days of purchase.