{"id":7529,"date":"2026-10-20T21:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T21:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/?p=7529"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:16:43","slug":"vegan-heavy-cream-substitute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/vegan-heavy-cream-substitute\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute: What It Is and How to Choose the Best One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eating more plant-based meals doesn\u2019t have to mean leaving behind your most indulgent dairy-based favorites. Heavy cream, for example, comes in plant-based versions, and making your own heavy cream alternative is super easy with the right equipment. Our guide to vegan heavy cream substitutes outlines why you might like them, when they\u2019re best for, whether to make your own, and how to choose the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Who are heavy cream substitutes for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You may be drawn to heavy cream substitutes if you\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant-based:<\/strong> Heavy cream substitutes are completely free of dairy and animal products, making them great for plant-based eating.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lactose intolerant:<\/strong> Since plant-based heavy cream substitutes don\u2019t contain milk, they don\u2019t contain lactose either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allergic to dairy:<\/strong> As a dairy-free product, plant-based heavy cream is completely safe for you to enjoy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexitarians:<\/strong> When you\u2019re cooking more fully plant-based recipes, using plant-based heavy cream in place of the dairy version is a small but meaningful swap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">When do you use a heavy cream substitute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">From holiday meals to sweet treats and your morning brew, there\u2019s no shortage of times to use a plant-based heavy cream substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Thanksgiving dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ditch the dairy heavy cream in your favorite mashed potatoes recipe for the plant-based option. Do the same with your green bean casserole and creamed corn recipes. For dessert, gently pile plant-based heavy cream onto an especially indulgent twist on a classic whipped cream topping. (And while you\u2019re at it, replace the butter in your pie crust with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/vegan-butter-substitutes\/\">plant-based butter<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Baking and desserts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Plant-based heavy cream is handy for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/guide-to-vegan-pumpkin-pie\/\">baking and desserts<\/a> beyond just Thanksgiving. That means pies, of course, but also cookies, cheesecake, and so much more. It\u2019s also a great fit for homemade ice cream recipes! Sub the milk in your recipe with a blend of plant-based milk and plant-based heavy cream for an extra indulgent dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">Coffee and tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As its name suggests, heavy cream is kind of an unbeatable pick as a coffee creamer. The same holds true for plant-based heavy cream, so try it in place of the dairy version with your morning coffee or tea. It\u2019s just as heavenly in an afternoon cup of decaf or an evening sip of chamomile tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">Savory dishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re working with a soup recipe that calls for dairy milk (or canned coconut milk, which is plant-based as is), plant-based heavy cream is also an option. It makes for a more decadent meal whether you\u2019re cooking something Indian-inspired or putting a plant-based spin on the ever-present \u201cmarry me chicken\u201d trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">Make your own vs. store-bought vegan heavy cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy cream is arguably the easiest dairy product to make your own plant-based version of right in your kitchen. Recipes for plant-based heavy cream typically call for just two or three ingredients, occasionally reaching four ingredients. In many cases, the ingredients are accessible and you\u2019ll have plenty of leftovers to use in other recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, you may prefer store-bought plant-based heavy cream if you\u2019re a beginner in the kitchen or simply seeking maximum convenience. Though not at all difficult, homemade heavy-cream recipes aren&#8217;t exactly a starting point if you\u2019re a newer home chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, if you\u2019re well-versed in home cooking but you don\u2019t have a hand mixer or stand mixer, you\u2019ll likely need to stick with store-bought options. That\u2019s because almost all recipes for making your own plant-based heavy cream call for whipping the ingredients. In some cases, you can use a blender instead, but doing so risks adding so much air that it thins out your heavy cream. And a thin heavy cream isn\u2019t really all that heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">What\u2019s in vegan heavy cream?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Most homemade vegan heavy cream substitutes are made of cashews, water, and salt. Store-bought versions may be nut-based, coconut-based, or soy-based, and may also include additional stabilizers and preservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">Vegan heavy cream vs. vegan whipping cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Vegan heavy cream doesn&#8217;t necessarily whip into whipped cream like dairy heavy cream does. Only vegan products specifically labeled as whipping cream do that. If you want to whip vegan heavy cream, look for \u201cwhipping cream\u201d labels in the grocery store or for a recipe specifically for whipping cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family\">How to choose the best vegan heavy cream substitute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">1. What\u2019s my budget, and how much time do I have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re looking to save money, making your own heavy cream is the most cost-effective choice. If you\u2019ve got enough money that saving time matters more, buy your plant-based heavy cream from the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">2. Do I feel up to the task of making my own plant-based heavy cream?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Trust your gut here. If you\u2019re concerned about your heavy cream substitute turning out alright, choose store-bought. If you know you have what it takes to make your own heavy cream \u2014 or, better yet, if you\u2019re excited to make it yourself \u2014 go the homemade route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">3. Do I have the equipment for making my own heavy cream?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A hand mixer or stand mixer is best, but you might not have either if you don\u2019t bake very often. You can use a blender instead, but it may lead to a thinner consistency. In any case, if you\u2019re not confident your kitchen equipment is appropriate for a DIY plant-based heavy cream, get the packaged version at the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">4. What allergies do I need to avoid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy cream recipes that call for cashew or almond milk (or whole nuts) are a non-starter if you\u2019re allergic to nuts. The good news is that you can easily make heavy cream from coconut milk or find coconut-based versions at the grocery store. In most cases, plant-based heavy cream is soy- and gluten-free too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">5. How comfortable am I with processed foods?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A small amount of processing goes into the plant-based heavy cream sold at grocery stores to ensure texture, flavor, and stability similar to the dairy version. You might thus see ingredients on the packaging that you aren\u2019t familiar with, whereas homemade versions involve no such ingredients. If any level of processing is a no for you, make your own heavy cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">6. What\u2019s the recipe or product\u2019s reputation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Any heavy cream recipe or store-bought product should work for the same culinary purposes, so it\u2019s just a question of how much other people like it. Browse internet forums, ask your plant-based friends, and read or watch content from people who focus on plant-based eating. They\u2019ll give you a stronger sense of which heavy cream options have which flavors and textures, making your decision all the easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neue-haas-unica-w-1-g-font-family has--font-size\">How to swap regular heavy cream for vegan heavy cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Simply use vegan heavy cream substitutes as a 1:1 replacement for regular heavy cream. 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