Substitute for Heavy Cream

36%+ fat; whips, thickens, and enriches.

• Dairy
• 4 options
• Also called heavy whipping cream, double cream

1. 1

   Whole milk + melted butter3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup butter per 1 cup

   Best

   Won't whip, but works anywhere cream is simmered or stirred in.

   sauces, soups, baking whipping
2. 2

   Full-fat coconut cream1:1

   Whips beautifully when chilled; adds coconut flavor.

   whipping, curries, desserts
3. 3

   Evaporated milk + butter3/4 cup evap + 2 tbsp butter per 1 cup

   Good body; subtle cooked-milk taste.

   savory sauces, mac & cheese
4. 4

   Greek yogurt thinned with milk1/2 cup yogurt + 1/2 cup milk per 1 cup

   Tangy; do not boil or it will split.

   cold sauces, dressings

Keep in mind. Only coconut cream will whip to peaks. For whipped-cream toppings, that's your only true swap.

Recipes that use heavy cream

Air Fryer Peaches with Ice Cream

10 min 375°F 220 cal

Other dairy swaps

Milk (whole)ButtermilkSour CreamCream CheeseYogurt (plain)Greek YogurtButterHalf & HalfSweetened Condensed MilkEvaporated MilkMascarponeRicotta

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