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Heavy Cream Substitute

Heavy cream is an ingredient you may need for anything from creamy pasta sauces and soups to homestyle casseroles and desserts. But what can you do if you’ve ran out of heavy cream? There’s no need to scrap your dinner plans. There are many suitable substitutes for this ingredient that’ll have your dishes tasting just as delicious.
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Izzy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Place a small saucepan over low heat. Add the butter and allow to melt completely.
  • Add the milk and warm slightly, whisking several times to combine
  • Use as a substitute for liquid heavy cream in recipes.

Notes

  • This substitute cannot be whipped.