Substitute Strained Greek yogurt for Cream cheese

What cream cheese does in a recipe: Tangy fat for frostings, cheesecakes, and sauces.

per 8 oz cream cheese (frostings, dips)

US1 cup Greek yogurt, strained 2 hrs in a cloth (for frostings and dips)

Metric240 g

Pantry staple⚠ Not for bakingGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy

Safety: Baked cheesecakes need cream cheese's fat and solids; strained yogurt makes a watery, curdled filling. Fine for no-bake or frosting use only.

Straining concentrates proteins to spreadable firmness.

What changes: Tangier; too soft for baked cheesecake

Best for: No-bake desserts, frosting

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Strained Greek yogurt for Cream cheese?: per 8 oz cream cheese (frostings, dips) — US: 1 cup Greek yogurt, strained 2 hrs in a cloth (for frostings and dips). Metric: 240 g.
Why does Strained Greek yogurt work as a Cream cheese substitute?: Straining concentrates proteins to spreadable firmness.
What changes when you use Strained Greek yogurt instead of Cream cheese?: Tangier; too soft for baked cheesecake

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