What can I substitute for double cream?
Running low on double cream? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About double cream
Double cream is a very rich dairy cream with a minimum fat content of 48%, making it the thickest and richest cream commonly available. Its high fat content allows it to whip to stiff peaks and hold its shape exceptionally well, and it adds an indulgent richness to both sweet and savoury dishes. It is widely used in British and Australian cooking for whipping, pouring over desserts, enriching sauces, and making ganaches.
Best substitute
thickened cream
Thickened cream (35% fat) contains added stabilisers such as gelatine or vegetable gum, which help it whip well and hold its shape. It performs nearly identically to double cream in most applications, though the slightly lower fat content means sauces and ganaches will be marginally less rich.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of double cream
whippingbakingsaucesganachepouringNot suitable for: clotted cream applications
Alternative
pure cream
Pure cream (35–36% fat) contains no stabilisers, giving it a cleaner flavour. It can be whipped and used in sauces, though it is slightly less stable when whipped and will be a touch less thick than double cream in poured or chilled applications.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of double cream
whippingsaucesbakingpouringNot suitable for: clotted cream applicationsNot suitable for: very stiff peaks
What is double cream called in other countries?
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | double cream |
| Canada | whipping cream (35% fat) |
| New Zealand | double cream |
| United Kingdom | double cream |
| United States | heavy cream |
Common names for double cream
heavy creamheavy whipping creamrich cream