01
Ricotta
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Smoother and richer; drain excess liquid, works 1:1 in lasagna, stuffed shells, and baking
10.0
vegetarian cottage cheese
substitute.
5 vegetarian substitutes for cottage cheese — top pick Ricotta at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegetarian
top substitutes
02
Neufchatel
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Blend smooth, add 1 tbsp cream for richness
7.5
03
Plain Yogurt
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Blend smooth for similar tangy texture; thinner, strain through cheesecloth for thicker result
6.0
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04
Sour Cream
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Blend smooth for dips, or use chunky in baking
6.0
05
Greek Yogurt
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Blend smooth for same creamy texture
6.0
pitfalls to avoid
watch out
Ricotta: Ricotta is smoother — drain excess liquid
watch out
Plain Yogurt: Yogurt is thinner — strain for thicker result
watch out
Sour Cream: Sour cream is tangier than cottage cheese
watch out
Greek Yogurt: Won't melt or stretch like real cheese