How to Make Heavy Cream
Looking to add a touch of richness to your cooking or baking? Whip up a batch of homemade heavy cream! With just a few simple ingredients, like milk and butter or cornstarch, you can create a luscious, creamy addition to any recipe. Say goodbye to store-bought heavy cream with additives and hello to a homemade version that's completely customizable and oh-so-satisfying.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 700kcal
Equipment
- Double Boiler or a medium heat-proof bowl and saucepan.
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Whole Milk
- 6 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Use a double boiler with simmering water or set a medium-sized heat-proof bowl over a small saucepan filled with simmering water.
- Place the butter in the double boiler or bowl and heat it until it is mostly melted. Then, remove from the heat and whisk the butter until it becomes smooth and just melted.
- Whisk the melted butter while slowly streaming in the milk. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth for about 2 to 3 minutes. If the mixture separates, place the bowl back on the double boiler and whisk,
- Allow the mixture to cool or come to room temperature before using.
Notes
Microwave Instructions
- Place butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 20-second increments until it's almost fully melted.
- Whisk the butter until it's smooth and then slowly pour the milk into the bowl while whisking continuously.
- Whisk for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 264mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2363IU | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 0.02mg