Convert Mascarpone from Cup

How much is 1 cup of mascarpone?

1 cup of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 240 grams, about 8.47 ounces. 0.5 cups of mascarpone is 120 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Mascarpone is a rich Italian fresh cheese made by curdling cream with citric or tartaric acid, giving it a smooth, spoonable texture and a fat content of around 40%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. It is the signature cheese in tiramisu and also turns up in buttercream frostings, cheesecakes, and pasta sauces.

Mascarpone is sold in 250 g tubs, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • mascarpone cheese
  • Italian cream cheese

Cream cheese is firmer and tangier than mascarpone, with a fat content of around 33% to mascarpone's 40%. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cheesecakes and frostings; expect a slightly less rich, more tangy result with cream cheese. See cream cheese in cups.

Ricotta is grainier and far lower in fat than mascarpone (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with around 13% fat. Swap 1:1 by volume in fillings only when a grainier, lighter result is fine; smooth fillings need straining or blending first. See ricotta in cups.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tangy bite that mascarpone lacks. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; mascarpone gives a sweeter, richer result and is the one to reach for in tiramisu or buttercream. See crème fraîche in cups.

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Common Mascarpone Conversions

Here are the most common mascarpone conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups60 g
0.5 cups120 g
0.75 cups180 g
1 cup240 g
1.25 cups300 g
1.5 cups360 g
2 cups480 g
2.5 cups600 g
3 cups720 g

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mascarpone from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup60 g2.12 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup120 g4.24 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup240 g8.47 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup480 g16.94 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of mascarpone?
1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams, or 8.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of mascarpone is 120 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the mascarpone converter
How many grams is 1 cup of mascarpone?
1 cup of mascarpone is 240 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 120 grams and 2 cups is 480 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup mascarpone in grams
How many cups of mascarpone is 240 grams?
240 grams of mascarpone is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of mascarpone in ounces?
1 cup of mascarpone is 8.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4.24 ounces and 2 cups is 16.94 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup mascarpone in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons

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