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You’ve got all the ingredients you need for your recipe… except for heavy cream, that is. Don’t worry, though—you don’t have to make an extra trip to the store. At its core, heavy cream (also known as heavy whipping cream) is just a thicker dairy product made with milk fat that’s easy to replicate (or even replace) in your recipes. Read on for plenty of simple substitutions that can work for a variety of your cooking and baking needs.
Things You Should Know
- Replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream with 1/4 cup (57 g) of butter and a 3⁄4 c (180 mL) of whole milk in recipes that don’t involve whipped cream.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half at a 1:1 ratio in your homemade ice cream.
- Switch out 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream with 1⁄2 c (120 mL) of both low-fat, unsalted cottage cheese and low-fat yogurt to give your dish a healthy touch.
- Create vegan-friendly recipes by subbing 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream with 1 cup of coconut cream or puréed tofu.
Steps
Heavy Cream Recipe
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhy does homemade heavy cream not whip?Community AnswerIn real heavy cream, the molecules are complex collections of fats, proteins and water. When whipped, these molecules begin to break down, allowing air bubbles to form. The "remains" of the molecules form the structure which gives whipped cream it's shape and solid appearance. These methods are mixing of a fat (like butter) with a liquid (like milk). Since they are two different ingredients, not one mass of molecules, they do not bind together to form the structure needed to sustain whipped cream.
- QuestionDo I have to boil the milk?Community AnswerNo. There is no need to do that.
- QuestionCan I use heavy cream in making ice cream?Community AnswerYes. 2 cups heavy whipping cream (whipped), one can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold into cream. Freeze overnight.
Tips
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About This Article
To make 1 cup (240 mL) of heavy cream, first place 1/3 cup (75 g) of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter on high for 10 seconds at a time until it's fully melted. Then, take the butter out of the microwave and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Finally, pour 2/3 cup (160 mL) of whole milk into the melted butter and whisk the ingredients together for 1 minute. You now have heavy cream. Store your homemade heavy cream in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Re-mix the cream when you take it out of the fridge before using it. For variations on this recipe that you can try, read on!
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