Which is better, cream cheese or mascarpone?
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that mascarpone, a traditional Italian cheese, is significantly older than its American cousin, cream cheese? While both are creamy, spreadable dairy products, the answer to which is better, cream cheese or mascarpone, lies in understanding their distinct characteristics and culinary applications.