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Marzipan vs Mascarpone - What's the difference?

marzipan | mascarpone |

As nouns the difference between marzipan and mascarpone

is that marzipan is a confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white while mascarpone is a soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts.

As a verb marzipan

is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To cover with marzipan.

marzipan

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white.

    • Synonyms

    * marchpane (obsolete)

    Derived terms

    * marzipan layer

    See also

    * Christmas cake * Simnel cake

    Verb

  • To cover with marzipan.
    • a marzipanned cake

    External links

    * (wikipedia "marzipan")

    mascarpone

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia mascarpone) (en-noun)
  • a soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts
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