Here are both dairy and non-dairy options for substituting sour cream.

What Is Sour Cream?

Sour cream is a fermented dairy product.

stirring sour cream and eggs into cheesecake batter

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It comes in different variations: regular, reduced fat, light or low-fat, and fat-free.

Dairy-Based Sour Cream Substitutes

The specific amounts to swap vary depending on the substitute.

Or bake a tangysour cream pound cake.

Creamy Cashew and Onion Dip

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