# DIY Heavy Cream Substitute

Learn how to make a quick and easy substitute for heavy cream using milk and cornstarch.

- Total time: 5 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

## Instructions

1. Pour a cup of milk into a bowl.
2. Add two tablespoons of cornstarch to the milk.
3. Whisk the mixture really well together until combined.
4. (Optional) Heat the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
5. Let the mixture cool or just pour it directly into your recipe and continue cooking.

## Equipment

- bowl

## Tips

- Cornstarch mixed with milk isn’t technically heavy whipping cream, but it does a great job mimicking the thickness and richness.
- This substitute is perfect for creamy soups, sauces, and weeknight recipes when you need a fast stand-in.
- Do not use this substitute for whipping or in drinks like coffee.
- Use 1:1 in your cozy recipes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17McHwgApx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/66bfb361-57c4-4568-b08c-93f4f5897010
- Extracted: 2026-01-13

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