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Can I Use Whole Milk + Butter Instead of Heavy Cream (for whipping)?

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Whole Milk + Butter → Heavy Cream (for whipping): 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter per 1 cup cream

For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.

Overview

Yes! Use Whole Milk + Butter as a substitute for heavy cream (for whipping) at 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter per 1 cup cream. For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.

Key Details

  • Whole Milk + Butter → Heavy Cream (for whipping): 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter per 1 cup cream
  • For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.

Why This Matters

  • Whole Milk + Butter can replace heavy cream (for whipping) in most recipes
  • For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.

How To

  1. 1Use 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter per 1 cup cream of whole milk + butter
  2. 2For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.
  3. 3Taste and adjust as needed

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Yes, use 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter per 1 cup cream. For cooking and sauces only — will NOT whip into peaks. Good for soups and pasta.