Non-sour substitute for sour cream?

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Can something else be substituted for the sour cream that is creamy but not sour? Possiblity heavy cream or whipped cream?

CoffeeAndBaconYum · Answer

Thanks!

Nancy · Answer

Yes, yogourt will add a tangy flavor to the frosting, but the sour cream also has that flavor range, so it might not be a big change. If you don't want more sour, don't use this yogourt option.
Of the three cheeses, I think the mascarpone would blend easiest & smoothest (it's also a better match for the sour cream in fat).
The ricotta and cottage cheese can be blended fairly smoothly in a strong blender or processor and/or for a few minutes. My substitutions reference recommends blending with 1-2 oz whole milk (start with 1 tbsp, add more as needed till it reaches a texture you like).

CoffeeAndBaconYum · Answer

Thanks for the suggestions! Wouldn't using Greek or regular drained yogurt contribute a tangy flavor to the frosting? Can ricotta, marscapone, or cottage cheese be blended fine enough for a smooth frosting texture &amp;amp; does anything need to be added to accomplish that?

boulangere · Answer

My kingdom for an edit function. Make that Fage, autocorrect.

boulangere · Answer

Greek yogurt has been my replacement for sour cream for some time. I prefer Face 5% because it has the most "buttery" flavor of all Greek yogurts that I've tried.

Exbruxelles · Answer

Moscarpone?

Amanda H. · Answer

You can use cream but the icing won't have the thickness or fluff -- it will be a ganache (thin but still tasty!). I've never tried it but I wonder if cream cheese or ricotta could work; seems worth experimenting.

Nancy · Answer

Agree. Greek yogurt and drained plain will have about the same density/texture

liz A. · Answer

greek yogurt comes to mind

Nancy · Answer

plain or drained yogurt, cottage cheese, evaporated milk, creme fraiche

Non-sour substitute for sour cream?

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