Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute ~
Got a recipe that calls for heavy cream?
Making your own plant-based alternative requires just 2 simple ingredients and it’s ready in 10 minutes or less!
This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of 1 cup of dairy-free heavy cream for use in any recipe that calls for heavy cream.
I like this recipe better than commercially available dairy-free options. Its flavor is more neutral, like a dairy-based cream, than the coconut-based creams I’ve tried from the supermarket.
This vegan heavy cream can be used to enrich sauces, soups, casseroles, desserts, and more!
Ingredients for Vegan Heavy Cream
You will need:
- 3/4 cup mild flavored plant-based milk, such as oat or unsweetened almond
- 1/3 cup vegan butter, melted
How to Make Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute
STEP ONE: Using a microwave, heat the butter 15 seconds at a time just until melted. Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop over low heat.
STEP TWO: Into a high-speed blender, add the butter and milk. Blend on medium-high for about 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. (Exact time may vary depending on your blender speed.)
STEP THREE: Use in place of 1 cup of heavy cream.
Quick Tips for Success
- Keep in mind that the plant milk you choose will impact the overall flavor of the heavy cream. Personally, I like oat milk for this recipe because, in my opinion, it tastes the most like dairy as compared to other plant milk varieties on the market today.
Storage
- This heavy cream substitute is best used right away. However, if you would like to store it for later, the cream will keep well in the refrigerator, covered for 1-2 days.
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Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mild flavored plant-based milk such as oat or unsweetened almond
- 1/3 cup vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Using a microwave, heat the butter 15 seconds at a time, just until melted. Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop over low heat.
- Into a high speed blender, add the butter and milk. Blend on medium high for about 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. (Exact time may vary depending on your blender speed.)
- Use in place of 1 cup of heavy cream.
Natalie
Oh, wow. What a hack! I’m buying heavy cream in stores but didn’t know it’s that easy to make it at home. I’m saving this to try. Thanks!
NATALIA
Thanks so much for the recipe Holly! Replacing heavy dairy cream is not easy when cooking or baking vegan. Most of the time I end up using coconut cream. I’m making this for sure!
thiswifecooks
I agree and I don’t always love the coconut flavor that comes through with coconut cream.
Kayla DiMaggio
I never thought to make vegan heavy cream before but this was genius! So easy and was a great substitute!
thiswifecooks
Thank you so much! I love this recipe, especially for soups!
Luca
I was exactly looking for a recipe like this and, finally, here it is! It was super easy to make and it turned out great!
thiswifecooks
I’m glad to hear it and agree it is so easy!
Lucy
I love how simple and easy this vegan heavy cream is to make with only 2 ingredients. Thank you for sharing!