Dairy & cheese · Liquid

Double cream

Also called heavy cream, heavy whipping cream

Rich cream with around 48% fat that whips easily and won't split when boiled. Used for desserts, ganache and indulgent sauces.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapWhipping cream

    Slightly less rich; whips a little softer and is less forgiving when boiled.

  • T2 · GoodClotted cream

    Much thicker and richer; loosen with milk for pouring or cooking. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodCrème fraîche

    Adds tang; fine in sauces and soups, but it won't whip to soft peaks.

  • T3 · In a pinchCoconut cream

    Clearly coconut-flavoured; works in curries and chilled whipped desserts.

  • T3 · In a pinchMascarpone

    Thick and very rich; thin with milk, and it whips denser. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchOat cream

    Dairy-free and lighter, with a cereal note; it won't whip.

Cook with Double cream