fresh · cow milk · Italy · $$
Mascarpone
A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.
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Best cheese wine pairing
Pair Mascarpone with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (10) instead of getting lost in it.
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Substitutes for Mascarpone
Cream Cheese similar overall, but more sharpness Stracchino similar overall, but less creaminess Brillat-Savarin cheese similar overall, but more sharpness Ricotta similar overall, but less creaminess Quark similar overall, but less meltability Boursin cheese similar overall, but more sharpness