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Can I substitute sour cream for cream?

Joe Ford

Can I substitute sour cream for cream?

Adding this tangy ingredient to cakes, muffins, and bread loaves will result in moister baked goods than those made with milk. In a pinch, sour cream can also act as a replacement for other high-fat ingredients like heavy cream, yogurt, and even whole milk during the baking process.

What can you substitute sour cream for?

There are several good dairy options for replacing sour cream, including Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, crème fraîche and buttermilk.

  • Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt makes an excellent stand-in for sour cream.
  • Cottage Cheese. This cheese has a rich history.
  • Crème Fraîche. Crème fraîche literally means fresh cream.
  • Buttermilk.

Can sour cream be used for heavy cream?

To make 1 cup of heavy cream, melt 1/4 cup of butter and slowly whisk in 3/4 cup milk. This works for most recipes that require heavy cream, but it will not whisk into stiff peaks. Sour cream (which is just cream that’s been treated with lactic acid to thicken it and create a sour flavor) has a fat content around 20%.

What is the difference between cream and sour cream?

Sour cream is cream that has been fermented with a culture of lactic acid bacteria. Creme fraiche is traditionally made from unpasteurized cream, where fermentation bacteria are naturally present.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for cheesecake?

Greek yogurt can easily be substituted for sour cream in cheesecake recipes because the two have similar textures and flavors. Regular yogurt is too thin to stand in as a substitute. However, you can make your own Greek yogurt by straining regular yogurt through a strainer for 2 or 3 hours to remove most of the liquid.

Does Greek yogurt taste sour?

Greek yogurt gets a bad rap. It’s packed with almost twice as much protein as regular yogurt — but without added sugar, some greek yogurts can taste a little, well, sour. However, not all versions of this tangy treat are created equal. It’s naturally lower in sugar and higher in protein than regular yogurt.

Is Greek yogurt healthier than cream?

As you can see, the biggest difference between all three is the calorie and fat content. If weight loss is a goal of yours, the swap is definitely worth it. The Greek yogurt also has more protein. Interestingly though, sour cream actually has a little more potassium compared to Greek yogurt.