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Substitute Greek yogurt (full fat) for Sour cream

What sour cream does in a recipe: Cultured tang + fat: tenderizes cakes, enriches sauces and toppings.

Greek yogurt (full fat)

per 1 cup sour cream

US1 cup
Metric240 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Gluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy

Same cultured-dairy chemistry.

What changes: Slightly less fat, brighter tang

Best for: Toppings, baking, dips

More options: all 4 Sour cream substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Greek yogurt (full fat) for Sour cream?
per 1 cup sour cream — US: 1 cup. Metric: 240 g.
Why does Greek yogurt (full fat) work as a Sour cream substitute?
Same cultured-dairy chemistry.
What changes when you use Greek yogurt (full fat) instead of Sour cream?
Slightly less fat, brighter tang

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