Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for sour cream with lemon & dill
Best swap for sour cream with lemon & dill: Plain sour cream, add fresh lemon juice and dried dill to taste.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Sour Cream with Lemon & Dill?
The best swap for Sour Cream with Lemon & Dill is Plain Sour Cream, add fresh lemon juice and dried dill to taste. Another option is Plain Greek Yogurt, stir in lemon juice and dill; tangier and thinner. The table below also lists Creme Fraiche, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Plain sour cream | add fresh lemon juice and dried dill to taste |
| Plain Greek yogurt | stir in lemon juice and dill; tangier and thinner How to use it: If the sauce will be heated, stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch per cup of yogurt to keep it from separating. |
| Creme fraiche | add lemon juice and dill; richer, less tangy |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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