Mascarpone cheese

This is a very rich cheese is made from fresh cream derived from cow’s milk. The cream is reduced to near triple-crème consistency to give the cheese its soft, smooth, rich texture. It is Italian, originating in the Lombardy region, but is now made throughout the country. The flavor of mascarpone blends beautifully with other food, especially fruit. Fresh figs with mascarpone is a classic, although Tiramisu is probably the dessert that most people think of first when it comes to mascarpone. Mascarpone also makes a wonderfully rich cheesecake.