Product Reviews and Ratings - USA - Mascarpone by Vermont Butter & Cheese Co. from igourmet

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(based on 5 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, USA

Not long ago, the word mascarpone would draw quizzical looks. Nowadays, the distinctly Italian-sounding name is the only thing obscure about this velvety, rich cream cheese. One story suggests that a visiting Spanish dignitary in the 16th-century tasted fresh mascarpone in Italy and proclaimed it “mas que bueno” - better than good! In the early 1990's, as U.S. chefs discovered the dessert phenomenon tiramisu, its chief ingredient - mascarpone - began to grow in popularity.

It was only a matter of time before Allison Hooper and Bob Reese, co-founders of Vermont Butter & Cheese Company, were asked to create mascarpone locally. Since then, Vermont Mascarpone has garnered accolades for its fresh, rich cream flavor and smooth, thick texture - perfect for spreading or swirling.

Made from cow's milk.
KOF-K certified kosher.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(5), Rich(3), Smooth(5)

Describe Yourself:

Simple tastes(3)

This is the one to buy!

By Italiana

from Dallas,TX on 10/17/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Good cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful texture and flavor. The very best I found here in America. Just like in Italy. Rich and creamy. Get it here!!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My first Tiramisu

By Nona from Springdale, Arkansas on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Dessert

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used the marscapone cheese in my first attempt at Tiramisu. I only ordered one 8 ounce container and realized after I got it that I needed more than 8 ounces. Because time was an issue, I substituted 8 ounces of cream cheese with the marscapone cheese. I think the marscapone made the Tiramisu taste much creamier than it would have with regular cream cheese. I can only imagine how good it would have been if I had had the correct amount of marscapone to use in my recipe rather than having to mix cream cheese with it. Next time I will know and will be better prepared.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent in crepes

By rmckee

from Brewster, WA on 12/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

In crepes

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I mixed in a little powdered sugar and lemon zest, placed it in a crepe and topped with Radici Chestnut Spread (rum and orange flavored). What a treat on Christmas morning! My husband was eating the leftover filling on cream crackers.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Stuff!!

By C.K. Ackarie

from Conway Arkansas on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used a few differant brands and have found this one very good for tiramisu.

tiramisu worthy

By icook from cape girardeau, mo on 4/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

Tiramisu

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese will give your next tiramisu rave reviews.

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