Sour Cream
Looking to replace Sour Cream? Here are substitution options organized by recipe type:
In Ranch Dressing
Full‑fat Greek yogurtbest
Ratio: 1:1
Crème fraîchegood
Ratio: 1:1
Mayonnaise + buttermilk blendgood
Ratio: 2/3 cup mayo + 1/4–1/3 cup buttermilk per 1 cup sour cream
Silken tofu (blended)works
Ratio: 1:1 after blending until creamy
Blended cottage cheese (small‑curd, 4%)good
Ratio: 1:1 after blending until smooth
In Soft Tacos
Mexican crema (crema fresca)best
Ratio: 1:1
Full‑fat Greek yogurtgood
Ratio: 1:1
Avocado–lime crema (blended avocado + lime + water)good
Ratio: 1:1
Cashew cream (soaked cashews blended with water + lime)good
Ratio: 1:1 after blending
Mayo–lime sauce (mayo thinned with lime juice)works
Ratio: 3/4 cup mayo per 1 cup sour cream
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