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Yes but think about the differences in texture and taste. By using cream cheese you would also want to cut it with something sour for flavor and thin for texture. Nonfat plan yogurt works perfectly. Plus if you use low fat cream cheese you will be cutting calories too.
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∙ 8y agoNot in most recipes, taste and effect is totally different
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How do you substitute cream cheese for sour cream?
You can add milk to cream cheese so it isn’t as think, then use it as substitute for sour cream
How do you substitute sour cream for cream cheese?
Yes, you can substitute sour cream for cream cheese. For 1 cup of cream cheese substitute 1 cup of sour cream, but watch the moisture level. Sour cream has more moisture so you may want to cut back on liquid ingredients such as oil or buttermilk.
Is ricotta cheese a substitute for sour cream?
No. Plain yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream. A substitute for ricotta cheese is cottage cheese that has been drained of excess water (use cheese cloth or seive).
Can cream cheese be substituted for sour cream?
I would think not because whip cream is sweet. Sour cream has a more tangy bitter taste to it.
What is a good substitute for milk in boxed mac and cheese?
Sour cream
What is a substitute for mascarpone cheese?
8 oz cream cheese + 1/4 c heavy cream+ 2 1/2 T. sour cream
Can you substitute sour cream for heavy cream in a spinach gratin?
No. Sour cream and heavy cream have different functions, and produce different flavors. If you don't have sour cream or heavy cream handy, find a cheesecake recipe that doesn't call for them.
What are the main ingredients of cheesecake?
Cream cheese is the primary ingredient in any cheesecake. You can substitute, but if you did so it would be less likely to turn out with the texture and flavor of the deliciousness that it should be.
Is cream cheese sour?
No.
What is mascarpone cheese similar to?
A mixture of cream cheese and sour cream
What can you substituTe greek yogurt with?
Sour cream.
What can be used to substitute sour cream while baking a chocolate cake?
Don't use sour cream...
