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Best mascarpone, according to chefs

Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Emily Luchetti. Recommendations come from sfgate.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Ciresa Mascarpone

    Chosen by
    • Emily LuchettiPastry chef, Farallon & Waterbar
    • Roland Passot (La Folie) — SF Chronicle Taster’s Choice panel
    The blind-tasting winner at 89/100, with two perfect scores: “silky,” “smooth,” “wonderful creamy dairy flavor.” Made in Lombardy, where mascarpone comes from; look for it at specialty grocers and Italian delis.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: sfgate.com ↗
  2. 2

    Igor Mascarpone

    Chosen by
    • SF Chronicle Taster’s Choice panel (Luchetti, Passot, Linda Anusasananan)
    Second at 86/100 and every taster would buy it: “rich, creamy, dense,” “thick texture, very rich,” “good dairy notes.” An Italian import from the Gorgonzola maker Igor.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: sfgate.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best mascarpone, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Ciresa Mascarpone, chosen by Emily Luchetti (pastry chef, Farallon); Roland Passot (La Folie) — SF Chronicle Taster’s Choice panel. The blind-tasting winner at 89/100, with two perfect scores: “silky,” “smooth,” “wonderful creamy dairy flavor.” Made in Lombardy, where mascarpone comes from; look for it at specialty grocers and Italian delis. Source: sfgate.com ↗
What are the other top picks for mascarpone?
No. 2 is Igor Mascarpone, chosen by SF Chronicle Taster’s Choice panel (Luchetti, Passot, Linda Anusasananan). Only two picks cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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