Sour cream can be easily swapped out for ricotta cheese in most recipes. In both cases, you’ll get essentially the same flavor and taste. If you’re looking for a 100% ricotta cheese result, add some yogurt.

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Can I use ricotta cheese instead of sour cream in cheesecake?

I used ricotta cheese instead of sour cream in the Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cheesecake recipe. Cheesecake made with ricotta has the most incredible texture. It’s important to use part-skim ricotta. Otherwise, the regular stuff will produce a texture that is excessively thick and almost curdled in consistency.

Can cream cheese be substituted for sour cream?

The good news is that it’s a great substitute for sour cream! You’ll need to thaw the cream cheese a bit before using it. The amount of cream cheese called for in a recipe is equal to 6 ounces when thinned with milk, buttermilk, or water.

What can I use instead of sour cream in banana bread?

Full-fat regular or Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream. AVOID using flavored yogurt because it contains sugar and artificial flavors that will alter the flavor of your banana bread. Unsweetened plain yogurt is, in the end, even more acidic than sour cream.