Heavy cream substitute
1 cup heavy cream = 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
Substitutes for 1 cup heavy cream
Option 1
3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
For cooking and baking only. It will not whip.
Option 2
1 cup full-fat coconut cream
A 1:1 swap in soups, curries and desserts. Chilled coconut cream can be whipped.
Option 3
1 cup evaporated milk
Lighter, but works in soups, sauces and custards.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of heavy cream?
For 1 cup heavy cream, you can use 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter; or 1 cup full-fat coconut cream; or 1 cup evaporated milk.
What is the best substitute for heavy cream?
For most recipes, use 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter. For cooking and baking only. It will not whip.
Anything to watch for when swapping heavy cream?
To whip, you need real cream with at least 30% fat. The milk and butter mix will not hold air.