Don’t use yogurt for whipped cream. Trust me. Don’t. You’ll get a sour, deflated mess. That’s just cruel to dessert.
Yogurt As Heavy Cream Substitute: Enhancing Soup Texture And Flavor
But for baking? Yogurt is a sneaky star. Replace half the heavy cream in scones or biscuits with yogurt. They’ll be flaky and tangy—like a British scone went on vacation to Greece.
For creamy soups (like tomato or mushroom), yogurt works if you go low and slow. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best texture. Your taste buds might even prefer the tang.