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1 block (8 oz) Cream Cheese — Measurement Guide

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1 block (8 oz) cream cheese = 226g

= 16 tablespoons

Overview

1 block (8 oz) cream cheese = 226g = 16 tablespoons. Quick cream cheese conversion for recipes.

Key Details

  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese = 226g
  • = 16 tablespoons
  • = 1 cup
  • Softened cream cheese measures more accurately

Why This Matters

  • Cream cheese is sold in blocks, but recipes use various measurements
  • Accurate measurement matters for cheesecake and frosting

How To

  1. 1Soften to room temperature before measuring by volume
  2. 2Use a kitchen scale for most accurate results
  3. 3For baking, room-temp cream cheese blends smoother

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