Product Reviews and Ratings - Dairy - Mascarpone

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in:Sauces/Spreads, Dairy

This Italian cream cheese is a native of the Lombardy region of Italy, which is also home to the fashion center of Milan and the town of Gorgonzola, or "blue cheese city", as we like to call it. The best-known use of this ultra-rich dairy product is in tiramisu, which means "pick me up" and is a delicate dessert made with mascarpone, liqueur and ladyfingers. It is also delicious straight; topped with fresh berries; or in a savory spread when mixed with anchovies, mustard, and herbs. The distinction 'cream cheese' is only half correct regarding mascarpone. It is made from the cream of cow's milk, but no cheese starter or rennet is used in its production. Rather than being churned like butter, mascarpone is made by draining the moisture from heavy cream using a small amount of citric acid and finely woven cloth. The result is an extremely smooth, slightly sweet, fresh cheese that is similar to Devon Cream or Clotted Cream.

Made from cow's milk.
Suitable for Vegetarians.

More information for the Mascarpone - 8 oz.

Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(8), Flavorful(4), Rich(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3), Simple tastes(5)

Great with fish and pasta

By Daniel

from Fernandina Beach, Fl on 6/28/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was fantastic when mixed with smoked salmon and rigatoni!

Mascarpone love

By Cindymass from Marlin, Texas on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Cheesecake

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes, Try new things

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

used it in a cheesecake recipe to replace sour cream. It was wonderful.

Makes very tasty Tiramisu!

By Chris

from Miami FL on 1/23/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Best Uses:

On a slice of Bread, Tiramisu

Describe Yourself:

Love good cuisine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I ordered it to make Tiramisu and it tasted really nice! Another option is to use it on bread for diner or breakfast. Tastes also really nice!

Made the BEST tiramisu!

By Kristie the Diner

from Dublin, GA on 1/11/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

desserts

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful product. It delivered the creamiest Tiramisu I have ever tasted!

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Mascarpone

By Nancy

from Collingdale, PA on 12/23/2007

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Too Perishable

Best Uses:

Dessert

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

One of the cheese containers was moldy when I opened it. Seal was intact, perhaps the shipping wasn't cold enough.
The other two containers were fine.

OMG !!!!

By Aggiecat

from Missouri on 11/21/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Makes the best Tiramasu

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful taste and texture.

Yummy!

By JanofPA

from New Cumberland, PA on 8/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast, Egg dishes, Mousse, Pasta, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A favorable change from American Cream Cheese. Try it in coffee or hot chocolate, yummy!

Love this product

By Wiz88 from Chicago on 7/28/2007

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

Desert

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this product for my tiramisu, and its great, just enough moisture in this cheese to make it right. I have used other mascarpone cheeses and it doesn't match up to this. Great stuff.

It's so GOOD! Use it everywhere!

By Princess from PA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Best taste ever, High Quality, No chemicals

Cons:

Somewhat expensive

Best Uses:

As frosting on cake, With pancakes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For my family of 4, 8 oz. is not enough for one time...It's so tasty and delicious

Customer Reviews about the Mascarpone - 8 oz. at igourmet