Description
Making your own heavy whipping cream at home is surprisingly easy and can be a game-changer for your recipes! With just two simple ingredients, you can create rich, creamy heavy whipping cream for desserts, sauces, and more. It’s perfect for those times when you run out of store-bought cream or just want to use fresh, homemade ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup whole milk (preferably full-fat)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter:
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter until it is fully liquid. Let it cool slightly, but it should still be warm when you combine it with the milk. - Combine the Milk and Butter:
Pour the whole milk into a mixing bowl. Slowly add the melted butter to the milk while whisking continuously. Whisk until fully combined and smooth. - Use or Store:
Once combined, the mixture will resemble heavy cream in both texture and consistency. You can use it right away in recipes that call for heavy whipping cream. If you have leftovers, store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Be sure to shake it before each use, as it may separate slightly.
Notes
- This homemade version works well in most recipes that call for heavy whipping cream, but it won’t whip up into stiff peaks like store-bought heavy cream does. If you need whipped cream, it’s best to buy the store-bought version.
- If you need a larger quantity, simply double or triple the ratio (2:1 milk to butter).
- For a richer version, you can add a bit more butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dairy, DIY, Condiments
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg