Heavy Cream Substitute: The Best & Easiest Alternatives For Any Recipe!
If you're in need of a heavy cream substitute, we have plenty of alternatives that can help you out of a bind! Whether you need heavy cream for a rich sauce, a savory soup, or a decadent dessert, there is a substitute that can get the job done!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 481kcal
Prep 2 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
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Ingredients
Option 1: Half & Half (or Whole Milk) + Butter
- ⅞ cup half & half (use ¾ cup for whole milk)
- ⅛ cup butter (use ¼ cup for combining with whole milk)
Option 2: Milk + Cornstarch (or a Thickening Agent)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
Option 1: Half & Half (or Whole Milk) + Butter
- Combine either half & half or whole milk with melted and cooled butter. Whisk until well combined and then use as an equal 1:1 replacement for heavy cream.
Option 2: Milk + Cornstarch (or a Thickening Agent)
- Whisk cornstarch into milk until well combined and you have a smooth, thickened heavy cream consistency. Best used in recipes that don't need the high fat content of heavy cream, but do need the dairy and to be thickened.
Notes
*Nutritional information is calculated for the half & half + butter only.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 47g (72%) | Saturated Fat: 29g (181%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) | Sodium: 312mg (14%) | Potassium: 286mg (8%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 1459IU (29%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 233mg (23%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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