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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.

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 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3246IU | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg
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