Substitute for sour cream

5 substitutions, each re-checked before publication. Quantities below scale live to your amount.

My recipe needs cup of sour cream → every ratio below adjusts

Greek Yogurt

1.0 cup plain Greek yogurt

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Use plain, full-fat Greek yogurt for the closest texture and tang.

Crème Fraîche

1.0 cup crème fraîche

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Slightly less tangy but thicker and more heat-stable than sour cream.

Cottage Cheese + Lemon

1.0 cup cottage cheese + 1.0 tbsp lemon juice

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Blend until completely smooth to remove lumps before using.

Cream Cheese + Milk

0.5 cup cream cheese + 0.5 cup milk

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Whisk softened cream cheese with milk until smooth and pourable.

Evaporated Milk + Butter

0.75 cup evaporated milk + 0.25 cup unsalted butter

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Melt butter, cool, and whisk into evaporated milk for a rich texture.

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