Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute

Got a recipe that calls for heavy cream? No problem! Making your own plant-based alternative is quick and easy! Use in any recipe that calls for heavy cream.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: cup

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

3/4 cup mild flavored plant-based milk unsweetened almond recommended
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 the mixture is thickened slightly. and has a smooth consistency. (Exact time may vary depending on your blender speed.) Alternatively, an immersion blender can also be used in the saucepan, off heat.
Use in place of 1 cup of heavy cream.

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