how many grams in a tablespoon of mascarpone?

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• How much mascarpone finishes a risotto for two?
  Two tablespoons (about 28 g) stirred in off the heat, alongside the parmesan, gives risotto that glossy mantecatura without making it heavy. More than that and the dish reads as creamy-Italian rather than the loose, ribbony texture you're after. Save heavier additions for pasta sauces, where 3-4 tablespoons can replace cream entirely.
• Is a tablespoon of mascarpone a sensible swap for butter on toast or scones?
  It works, but they behave differently. A tablespoon of butter (14 g) melts and soaks in; a tablespoon of mascarpone (also ~14 g) stays sittable on the surface, cool and slightly sweet, more like clotted cream. On a warm scone with jam it's excellent — on cold toast it just sits there. Match it to warm carriers.
• Can I whisk a tablespoon of mascarpone into a vinaigrette?
  Yes, and it's a quiet trick for lemon or sherry-vinegar dressings. One tablespoon (14 g) whisked into 3 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar creates a creamy emulsion that clings to bitter greens like radicchio or frisée without the heaviness of full mayonnaise. It also tames the sharp edge of a Dijon-heavy dressing.

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