Greek yogurt

Yogurt strained to remove much of its whey, making it thick, tangy and high in protein.

Greek yogurt: A bowl of thick, creamy Greek yogurt with a spoon standing upright in it
  • Baking ingredients and additives

Also called: strained yogurt

Straining gives Greek yogurt a texture close to sour cream, and full-fat versions can often replace sour cream one-for-one in cakes, muffins and dips. Its acidity reacts with baking soda to help leaven batters.

It's also used in frozen yogurt, parfaits and as a lighter topping in place of whipped cream.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Greek yogurt (Q1147190), Wikidata