This Smoked Pears with Mascarpone Cheese Recipe will just hit the spot. If you are not familiar with it, Mascarpone is a triple-creme cheese, made from a generally low-fat (25%) content fresh cream. It’s made from the milk of cows that have been fed special grasses, filled with fresh herbs and flowers. This special diet creates a unique taste often described as “fresh and delicious.” If you don’t have Mascarpone, use Philly cream cheese instead. But I love Mascarpone cheese. It is sweet, has a very silky texture, and its taste is very similar to whipping cream.