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Heavy Cream Substitute

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Need heavy cream for a recipe? Use this cheap and easy stand-in, and you won't have to buy any:
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter
Preparation:

1. Melt the butter.

2. Pour it into the milk, and stir.

3. Use in place of one cup of heavy cream.

Note: This substitute while not whip.

Tip: If you use low-fat milk, add a tablespoon of flour to the mixture to thicken.

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