Mascarpone vs Greek yogurt
A side-by-side guide to substituting Greek yogurt for Mascarpone (or vice versa).
Use 0.9 oz of Greek yogurt for every 1 oz of Mascarpone.
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Greek yogurt
Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 oz per 1 oz)
Tags: low-calorie
Notes: Thicker and tangier; best in cheesecake with added sweetness. Slightly different mouthfeel but structurally sound. Less ideal for raw applications like tiramisu.
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Thicker and tangier; best in cheesecake with added sweetness. Slightly different mouthfeel but structurally sound. Less ideal for raw applications like tiramisu. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 oz per 1 oz).
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Yes — Thicker and tangier; best in cheesecake with added sweetness. Slightly different mouthfeel but structurally sound. Less ideal for raw applications like tiramisu. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 oz per 1 oz).
Use 90% as much (0.9 oz per 1 oz). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Thicker and tangier; best in cheesecake with added sweetness..
Greek yogurt is one of the options SubSwap lists for Mascarpone. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Mascarpone substitutes.
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