26, 2023
Out of cream cheese?
No need to make a grocery run.
Get cooking with these easy cream cheese substitutions.
With its sweet, tangy flavor and smooth, creamy texture, its no surprise many people lovecream cheese.
Its easy to swap in a similar ingredient that will yield surprisingly delicious results.
And next time you shop, be sure to stock up onour Test Kitchens favorite cream cheese brands.
Simply sub in an equal amount of Greek yogurt for the cream cheese in your recipe.
Youll love the zing it adds to the frosting in theseKey lime bars.
Its not recommended for soups because the heat will cause the cream to curdle.
Use 1 cup sour cream for 1 cup cream cheese to achieve desired results.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is a fresh unripened cheese with a mild, creamy taste.
For frostings and desserts, mix a cup of strained cottage cheese with a cup of heavy cream.
For dips and sauces, blend strained cottage cheese and puree to achieve a super-smooth texture.
Traditional French Neufchatel has its origins in the quaint town of Neufchatel-en-Bray in Normandy.
you’re able to use Neufchatel in a 1:1 ratio with regular cream cheese.
Mascarpone
Mascarpone, a staple ingredient intiramisu, is the Italian version of cream cheese.
This ultra-rich product (up to 75% fat!)
Mascarpone achieves the best results when used as a 1:1 substitute for cream cheese.
Youre probably most familiar with it as the creamy filling tucked inside lasagna and manicotti.
For frosting and cheesecakes, blend one cup ricotta with one cup heavy cream to equal two cups substitute.
Kefir
Kefir is a tart, tangy yogurt-like drink made from fermented milk.
But because kefir is more watery than regular cream cheese, it cant be subbed in on its own.
To achieve optimal results, mix one cup kefir with 14 cup chia seeds.
Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes to allow the seeds to absorb the kefirs liquid content.
Once thickened, it can be used just like regular cream cheese.
This substitute is best used in dips and sauces rather than desserts or frosting.
Here are our favoriteheavy cream substitutes.
Cashew Cheese
Cashew cheese is a non-dairy, vegan substitute for cheese.
Its typically made of blended cashews, nutritional yeast, water and a blend of seasonings.
But heads up, its not an ideal swap for baked goods or frosting.
If youre craving cheesecake and follow a dairy-free diet, youre better off sticking to a recipe fordairy-free cheesecake.
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