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Heavy cream substitutes

Running out of heavy cream? Try these tested swaps.

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Swaps for Heavy cream

  • Half-and-half + butter

    7/8 cup half-and-half + 1/8 cup melted butter

    1:1
  • Coconut cream

    Best in soups and curries

    1:1
  • Evaporated milk

    Lower fat; won't whip the same

    1:1

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FAQ

Can Homii swap heavy cream in my recipes automatically?

Yes. Save a recipe to your cookbook and Homii can apply allergy-safe swaps and rewrite steps.

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