noun
- Plural of mascarpone; a soft, creamy Italian cheese made from cream and used in desserts and cooking.
Usage: Usually used in the singular form 'mascarpone' when referring to the cheese as a mass noun; the plural 'mascarpones' is less common but may refer to multiple containers or varieties.
Examples
- The bakery ordered several mascarpones for their tiramisu production.
- Different mascarpones from various Italian regions have slightly different textures.
- She whipped the mascarpones into a smooth filling for the pastries.
- The recipe calls for two containers of mascarpones to make enough cream.
- High-quality mascarpones are essential for authentic Italian desserts.