Substituting Cream Cheese with Greek Yogurt
3.5 (1)
Vegetarian
Contains Dairy
You will need:
1cupGreek Yogurt
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Cream Cheese = 1 cup Greek Yogurt
Effects on Your Baking
Greek yogurt is tangier but less rich than cream cheese. It lacks the sweet, creamy depth that makes cream cheese frosting distinctive. In baked goods (cakes, muffins, quick breads), the tanginess is actually pleasant and adds a nice complexity.
Best Uses
Cakes
Muffins
Quick Breads
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
245g
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Total Carbohydrates 26.2g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
42%
Protein 21.2g
42%
Sodium 105.4mg
5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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