Whether you've forgotten to buy an ingredient or need a dairy-free alternative, these are 14 of the best substitutes for heavy cream that you should know.
Use ¼ cup of salted butter and ¾ cup of half and half. Melt the butter and allow it to cool to room temperature before mixing in the milk.
Milk and butter
Use 2/3 cup of milk and 1/3 cup of butter. Melt the butter and allow it to come to room temperature before mixing with the milk.
Coconut cream
Use 1 cup of coconut cream as you would use as you would heavy cream.
Milk and cornstarch
Use 2 Tbsps of cornstarch and 1 cup of whole milk. Mix the cornstarch with the milk until combined, then add directly to the dish.
Greek yogurt and milk
Use 1/2 cup of yogurt and 1/2 cup of milk. Mix until the yogurt has thinned, then add directly to the dish.
Heavy cream powder
Use 1/2 cup of heavy cream powder and 1 cup of water. Stir the powder into the water until combined and creamy.
Evaporated milk
Use 1 cup of evaporated milk. Add it directly into the dish.
Cream cheese
Use 1 cup of cream cheese. Add it directly into the dish. If it's too thick, loosen it with a few tablespoons of milk.
Sour cream
Use 1 cup of sour cream. Add directly to the dish and stir to combine.
Crème fraîche
Use 1 cup of crème fraiche and add it directly to the dish.
Soy milk and olive oil
Use 2 cups soy milk and 1 cup olive oil. Stir the milk and oil until combined, then use.
Cottage cheese and milk
Use 1 cup cottage cheese and 1 cup milk. Blend the cottage cheese completely in a food processor/blender, then add the milk and blend again until you have a smooth sauce.
Mascarpone
Use 1 cup of mascarpone and add directly to the dish.
Silken tofu and soy milk
Use 1/2 cup of silken tofu and 1/2 cup of soy milk. Blend the tofu and milk until a thick sauce has formed.