Hey everyone,
I’m trying to find a good substitute for heavy cream in my recipes. Does anyone have any suggestions for a lighter option that still gives a creamy texture? I’m especially interested in dairy-free alternatives.
Substitutes for heavy cream can include options like a soy milk-olive oil combo, evaporated milk, and coconut cream, among others.
Dairy-free heavy cream substitutes:
- Dairy-based: Evaporated milk, half and half
- Dairy-free: Coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, and oat milk
Adjust amounts based on recipe and desired creaminess.
In the case of a soup recipe, milk can be substituted for cream. In case milk isn’t thick enough, you can add it to a roux that has already been browned.
Another alternative for thickening some soups and sauces is to use rice, good-old potatoes, cauliflower, beans, or root vegetables. They clearly can’t be “cream,” but offer a certain The recipe calls for browning the aromatic vegetables in a small amount of butter or olive oil before finishing them in a low-fat broth. I next puree the mixture using my immersion blender. Thickness is created by pulverizing the celery root, onion, and celery. I then add milk, but not enough to make it very thin.