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A bowl of homemade heavy cream used as a heavy cream substitute.
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The Perfect Heavy Cream Substitute

You can use these alternatives to replace heavy cream in your recipes, regardless of whether you are vegan or looking to reduce dairy consumption.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Sauces, Substitutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 1652kcal
Author: Elle John

Ingredients

Greek Yogurt and Milk for 1 cup of Heavy Cream

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk

Half & Half and Butter

  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Vegan Options for 1 cup of Heavy Cream

Coconut Cream

  • 1 cup coconut cream

Silken Tofu and Soy Milk

  • ½ cup silken tofu
  • ½ cup soy milk

Instructions

Greek Yogurt and Milk

  • For one cup of heavy cream, mix half a cup of Greek yogurt with a quarter-cup of milk. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and creates a thick consistency.

Half & Half and Butter

  • Combine ¾ cup of half and half with ¼ cup of melted butter. Mix well until the concoction becomes thick and creamy.

Coconut Cream - Vegan

  • To replace one cup of heavy cream, use one cup of coconut cream. Coconut cream is perfect for recipes that need a touch of tropical flavor.

Silken Tofu and Soy Milk - Vegan

  • Use half cup of silken tofu and half a cup of soy milk. Blend the two ingredients until you get a smooth and creamy texture. This vegan substitute is perfect for making vegan ice creams, puddings, and sauces.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, add a tablespoon of melted butter or coconut oil to any of these substitutes. This will give your recipes the richness you are looking for without using heavy cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 1652kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 158g | Saturated Fat: 118g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 1645mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2627IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 622mg | Iron: 7mg