limoncello mascarpone

Where to Find the Best Limoncello Mascarpone Cake in NC

In our opinion, the perfect authentic Italian meal should end with at least a few bites of a sweet treat. There may actually be scientific reasons why we prefer ending our meals with dessert, even when we feel full, according to experts. Yes, “dessert stomach” is real! Here at Mario’s Pizza, we offer a delicious selection of desserts, including our limoncello mascarpone cake. Try a slice today after enjoying our Brooklyn-style pizza or one of our pasta dishes.

What is Limoncello Mascarpone Cake?

Every Italian family has their own secret recipes for this kind of cake, but the two things that they all have in common are right in the name: limoncello and mascarpone.

Limoncello is a lemon-flavored liqueur. Most people believe limoncello was first made in Sicily or along the Amalfi coast. Although the exact birthplace of this type of alcohol is disputed, one thing is certain: it is Italian through and through! Many Italian families make their own limocello, but you can also find it sold commercially. Traditionally, you would drink limoncello at the end of a meal as a digestif.

Mascarpone is another authentic Italian ingredient. It is similar to cream cheese, and is often called “Italian cream cheese,” but it has a much higher fat content which gives it more of a buttery texture and taste. Mascarpone also doesn’t have the tangy bite you get with American cream cheese. If you’ve ever had tiramisu, mascarpone features heavily in that dessert. (And if you’ve never tried tiramisu, we have it by the slice as well!)

With limoncello mascarpone cake, these two Italian ingredients are the stars of the show. Our version has layers of lemon infused sponge cake and thick mascarpone filling. We top it with curls of European white chocolate for a decadent finishing touch.

Can You Make Limoncello Cake at Home?

Of course it’s completely possible to make a limoncello and mascarpone cake at home. However, there are a number of reasons why it makes sense to order a slice from Mario’s Pizza instead:

  • We have a secret family recipe that can’t be beat! Yes, you can find lots of limoncello cake recipes online, but you never know what you’re going to get. Ours has been in the family for generations.
  • It’s way more convenient to have us make the cake for you. Not only do we know this recipe inside and out, but we’ll take care of the prep work, baking, and dishes. All you have to do is enjoy your slice of cake!
  • You don’t have to hunt down hard-to-find ingredients. Not every grocery store carries mascarpone and limoncello, or some may only have inauthentic products that weren’t made in Italy. No need to worry about an extra trip to a specialty food store if you order from us.
  • Our prices are available online. You never have to wonder how much you’ll pay for a slice of cake or any of our other dishes. Often, it’s less expensive than hunting down all the ingredients for a dish you’ll only make once.

Keep in mind that we’ll take care of dinner too while we’re at it. While you can simply order desserts from Mario’s, we also have a menu filled with Italian dishes and our famous New York style pizza, calzones, subs and salads. We’d love to take care of dinner for you.

Other Italian Dessert Options

If limoncello mascarpone cake isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry; we have several other dessert options. There’s something for everyone on our menu!

First, as mentioned, we have an authentic tiramisu that’s the perfect level of sweetness. This dessert has coffee-soaked ladyfingers and layers of a sweet mascarpone cream, all topped with cocoa. Tiramisu is a good option if you find most desserts “too sweet” and want a milder option to end your meal.

Next, we highly recommend an order of cannoli. With this dessert, you get fried pastry tubes filled with a sweet ricotta cream and miniature chocolate chips. The texture of the fried cannoli pastry gives you a perfect crunch that you don’t get with other Italian desserts.

Last but not least, our dessert menu wouldn’t be complete without cheesecake. We serve our cheesecake without toppings, but it is anything but plain. This is a traditional New York style cheesecake, so the filling is thick and creamy with just a hint of tang.

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