Heavy Cream Substitute
Adapted from an internet shortcut.
Options to make heavy cream substitute. Each provides 1 cup of heavy cream substitute.
Option 1
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted AND cooled to room temp
- ¾ cup milk
Option 3
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Option 4
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Option 1
This combination is great when your recipe does not call for whipped heavy cream. melt the butter and let cool to room temp, then add to ¾ cup milk and stir. If you prefer to use low-fat milk, add 1 tablespoon flour to thicken your mixture and stir well.
Option 2
Another substitute for heavy cream you can use in soups and sauces is low-fat cream cheese, which provides a similar consistency but with reduced calories and fat. However, you will need only half the amount called for in the recipe. Therefore, for every one cup of heavy cream needed, use only half a cup of cream cheese. Cream cheese tastes a little bit sour, so avoid using it in recipes that need to be sweet.
Used in Recipes Listed on this Site:
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Swedish Meatballs (Svenska Kottbullar).