Convert Mascarpone from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of mascarpone?

1 US cup of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of mascarpone is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of mascarpone is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of mascarpone is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of mascarpone weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 what 1 US cup of cream cheese is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of ricotta is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of crème fraîche is in tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Mascarpone Conversions

Here are the most common mascarpone conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mascarpone from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup115.2 g4.07 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup230.4 g8.13 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup460.8 g16.26 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of mascarpone in tablespoons?
1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of mascarpone is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the mascarpone converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of mascarpone?
1.5 US cups of mascarpone is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of mascarpone in tablespoons?
2 US cups of mascarpone is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of mascarpone is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are mascarpone and mascarpone cheese the same thing?
Yes. Mascarpone cheese is another name for mascarpone, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) mascarpone in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of mascarpone is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) mascarpone in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of mascarpone is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of mascarpone is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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