Subbing Greek Yogurt for Cream Cheese

TXRanchGirl

I came across this dessert..makeover dirt cake (and if you dont know what dirt cake is, well, I pity you...because its one of the most lovely orgasm inducing desserts on the planet...)

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-dirt-dessert

Anyhow, My thought is, what if I subbed vanilla greek yogurt for the creamcheese in this recipe? whats the ratio when subbing? Im wondering if the taste would be super different? thoughts?

CassandraBurgos83

I would like to think it would work...Perhaps Dannon light n fit vanilla-it's Yummmmo!

GabyBaby916

I would sub one for one.
It may be slightly less dense, but the flavor wouldn't be too terribly different given the other strong flavor of the other ingredients.

Honestly though, between the amount of sugar in the oreos and the confectioner's sugar, why bother with the swap? Its still pretty high in calories/carbs. You may as well go for the real deal.

Francl27

It's not the same consistency at all... I wouldn't do it. Besides, nothing wrong with cream cheese!

TXRanchGirl

Every little bit helps in my mind..but I do agree there comes a point where you are messing to much with it..

I may experiement first before I take it in public..:)

MamaFunky

I just purchased some Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese at Walmart yesterday! Maybe that would work! I can't wait to taste it.

The brand is Green Mountain Farms.
Serving size is 2 Tbsp
Calories 60
Total Fat 3g
Sat Fat 2g
Cholest. 10mg
Sodium 85mg
Total Carb 3g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g

I have not tried it yet, but I am going to use it tonight for a Creamed Spinach and Tilapia recipe. I bet it would work great in that recipe too! Its looks delicious! HTH!

TXRanchGirl

thank you! I will find this greek yogurt cream cheese..hopefully!

Husband was talking about enchiladas last night too..will be subbing this greek cream cheese for the regular stuff too..:)