I'M TRYING OUT EARLENE CREAM CHEESE RECIPE AND I GOT STUCK ON THE PART WERE IT CALLS FOR 1 1/4 LBS OF ALPINE OR SWEETEX HOW WOULD YOU BREAK IT DOWN INTO CUPS HELP FAST NEED FOR TODAY AT 12. THANKS
TAMMI

1 cup shortening = 7 oz.

1-1/4 pounds = 20 oz.

20 divided by 7 = 2.85 cups or just a tad more than 2-3/4 cups

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