Homemade cooking cream

Name: Homemade cooking cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Whole milk ½ quart

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Homemade cooking cream brings a smooth, reliable texture to family favorites—especially on nights when everyone craves something creamy but there’s no time for a store run. The nice, mild flavor of this homemade cooking cream lets all the other goodies in your dish stand out, while the rich finish ties everything together in a way that feels both special and every day. It’s the kind of base busy families love for quick pastas, savory soups, or as that little something extra over veggies. With a look that’s glossy and pretty much always consistent, the stuff just fits right in at big family dinners or relaxed weekend brunch. For folks needing a dependable heavy cream substitute, this option ticks all the boxes—creating that classic thick finish so many comfort recipes count on. When you want your sauce to coat every bite or need something that makes mashed potatoes or casseroles taste extra good, reaching for this cream just works.

For home cooks who love easy kitchen wins, having a simple easy cream recipe (especially one that works as a thickening cream) is ABSOLUTELY a game changer. People enjoy using cream for cooking that blends into everything from stovetop sauces to creamy salad dressings—great for picky eaters or adventurous cooks who like to mix things up with herbs or spices. Trying new stovetop cream recipes keeps weeknight meals fresh, while the versatility makes it smart for stretching what’s in the fridge. (Family tip: It also doubles as a creamy base for quick desserts or snack dips—kids love this for dunking apple slices or graham crackers.) Any home cook, whether tackling a quick dinner or planning ahead for a special meal, can feel confident reaching for this reliable cream. In every kitchen, homemade cooking cream, heavy cream substitute, and cream for cooking make it EASY to create those family moments where everyone cleans their plate...no complicated extras needed, just a real good cream that brings people together.

How to prepare Homemade cooking cream

To prepare homemade cooking cream, pour the milk into a wide saucepan 1. Bring to the boil 2. Stir with a whisk as soon as it starts to boil 3.

Cook for around 20 minutes on a medium to high flame, stirring occasionally. Don't worry about the lumps that will form 4. Reduce the milk until it thickens and turns ivory in color. Your cream will be ready when you will have reduced it enough, so that it weighs 5.25 oz. Place it in a bowl 5 and blend with an immersion mixer 6 until smooth.

Pour into a colander over a bowl 7 to filter it. Using a spatula will help 8. Your homemade cooking cream is ready 9: you can use it right away or cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until needed.

Storage

Your homemade cooking cream can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 days.

Freezing is not recommended.

Tips

Using a very wide saucepan will help shorten the time it takes for the water to evaporate from the milk; cooking times for this recipe are based on a 10.2" diameter saucepan.

We recommend using a saucepan that isn't too small, otherwise the milk will boil over.

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