Can you use sour cream instead of ricotta cheese?

Table of Contents:

1. Can you use sour cream instead of ricotta cheese?
2. Can I use mascarpone cheese instead of ricotta in lasagna?
3. What can I use as a substitute for mascarpone cheese?
4. What can you substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu?

Can you use sour cream instead of ricotta cheese?

This ingredient is a little bit on the sweet side but it can definitely work as a sour cream substitute, as well. It also does not have that smoother texture like sour cream as it is a bit grainy.

Can I use mascarpone cheese instead of ricotta in lasagna?

Many lasagna recipes have you mix eggs and spices into the ricotta, and sometimes mix all three of the cheeses together. ... Mascarpone or cottage cheese can be used to replace the ricotta. Goat cheese, blue cheese, gruyere, swiss, cheddar or muenster cheese can be used instead of mozzarella.

What can I use as a substitute for mascarpone cheese?

So here's what can you replace mascarpone cheese with:

• Cream Cheese. Cream Cheese; Photo credit: Brian Boucheron. ...
• Crème Fraîche. Crème Fraîche; Photo credit: https://www.masterclass.com/ ...
• Ricotta Cheese, Especially Whipped. ...
• Cottage Cheese. ...
• Sour Cream. ...
• Full Fat Greek Yogurt. ...
• English Clotted Cream. ...
• Vegan Mascarpone Cheese.

What can you substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu?

Although ladyfingers are a delicious biscuit for dipping into hot drinks, they are also commonly used as a key ingredient in desserts like tiramisu. If you don't have any in the cupboard then you can replace them with sponge cake, biscotti, or pound cake.