How to Make Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to gelatin.

In a bowl, combine whole fat milk and unsalted butter.

Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or microwave with the milk, ensuring the mixture does not boil.

Pour the hot milk and butter mixture into a high-speed blender.

Blend on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture emulsifies and thickens slightly.

Pour the emulsified mixture back into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Once cooled, cover the surface with cling wrap to prevent skin formation and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight until very cold.

After chilling, use an electric hand mixer to whip the mixture until it becomes thick and fluffy.

Optionally, add vanilla extract or sugar to taste before serving.

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