Is it safe to heat up yogurt?

Table of Contents:

1. Is it safe to heat up yogurt?
2. Can you heat Greek yoghurt?
3. Why does Greek yogurt curdle when heated?
4. How do you keep Greek yogurt from curdling?
5. Can I use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in soup?

Is it safe to heat up yogurt?

Yogurt is indeed both heated and cooled during production. Still, if it's heated above 130 degrees F (54.

Can you heat Greek yoghurt?

Don't expect it to act just like regular yogurt – chiefly, don't bake with it unless it's thinned out and don't heat it quickly or the concentrated milk proteins will separate from the remainder of the whey, never to unite again. Temper it before adding it to a warm dish, and only then, right at the end.

Why does Greek yogurt curdle when heated?

Yogurt curdles in heat when the protein strands tighten up or congeal. A non-fat or low-fat yogurt will curdle much easier in heat, as there is not much fat protecting the protein strands from tightening up from direct contact to the heat.

How do you keep Greek yogurt from curdling?

First, always cook with room-temperature yogurt. Letting it rise in temperature before you add it to a hot chickpea stew, say, will lessen the chances of it curdling. You can also increase yogurt's stability with flour or cornstarch -- stir in a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per cup of yogurt before you add it to a dish.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in soup?

Blend together equal parts Greek yogurt and whole milk and use it in place of the same amount of heavy cream. Note that this substitute can add thickness to dishes like soups or sauces, but it shouldn't be used in recipes that require whipping.