Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (2024)

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Chicken Breasts with Mustard Cream Sauce Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo Cheesy Crustless Quiche with Broccoli and Ham Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Sauce Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach How to Make Whipped Cream Easy Lemon Pudding Peanut Butter Pie Chocolate Pavlova with Whipped Cream and Raspberries How to Make Crème Brûlée Banana Cream Pie Homemade Chocolate Truffles Scalloped Turnips Chocolate Ganache Chicken Marsala with Pancetta and Cream Pumpkin Pie Bars With Candied Ginger Whipped Cream Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Ambrosia Salad Walnut Mocha Torte Caramel Nut Tart Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Parmesan Lemon Cream Sauce Peach Cobbler Caramel Sauce Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup FAQs References
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Don’t let that precious leftover heavy cream go to waste! Here are sweet and savory recipes using heavy cream, in everything from soups to pudding.

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Updated May 16, 2022

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Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (1)

Heavy cream (also called heavy whipping cream or whipping cream) is something most of us buy for a special occasion or a particular recipe. And, often, there's some leftover.

If every time you open the fridge there's leftover heavy cream begging you to use it up, we're here to help you figure out how. Heavy cream has so many uses in both sweet and savory dishes that there’s no reason it should sit unused in the fridge.

  • Chicken Breasts with Mustard Cream Sauce

    Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (2)

    This simple dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s light and slightly salty (thank you, capers!) and can be served over rice or with a fresh side salad.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo

    Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (3)

    Cut down on cooking time by using a rotisserie chicken and making the alfredo sauce ahead of time. This dish is a giant win for everyone in the family!

    Uses 2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Cheesy Crustless Quiche with Broccoli and Ham

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    The custard in this quiche is so rich and filling, you won’t even notice there isn’t a crust. The trick to this creamy filling is the heavy cream and generous amount of egg yolks!

    Uses 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Sauce

    This rich and creamy pasta dish will have everyone licking their plates clean. It’s the absolute definition of comfort food at its finest.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

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    You can actually serve this for dinner on its own, or you can use it as a 1-for-1 replacement for canned condensed soup! While there are few ingredients in the recipe, you’ll want to prep everything ahead of time to ensure things come together smoothly!

    Uses 1/4 cup heavy cream.

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  • Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

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    You will be hooked after one bite of this creamy soup and wonder how you’ve lived without it. It’s practically effortless to throw together and the sounds of everyone slurping it up will be proof that you’ll need to make it time and time again!

    Uses 1/2 cup heavy cream.

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  • How to Make Whipped Cream

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    There is nothing better than fresh whipped cream, and it’s the perfect way to use up any heavy cream you have left over. There are so many desserts you can serve it with, but you can also freeze it if you have leftovers!

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Easy Lemon Pudding

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    This pudding is truly a delight! It’s tangy and fresh and only needs 4 ingredients. You simply warm up all the ingredients and then let it set. It’s as easy as that!

    Uses 2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Peanut Butter Pie

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    If your sweet tooth needs a little love, this is the pie for you. It’s silky, mousse-like, and has intense peanut butter flavor. If you happen to have leftover sauce, spoon it over ice cream!

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Chocolate Pavlova with Whipped Cream and Raspberries

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    Pavlova is an absolutely show-stopping dessert, and it’s surprisingly easy to make! The clouds of whipped cream and tart raspberries are the perfect complement to the meringue.

    Uses 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.

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  • How to Make Crème Brûlée

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    No need to be intimidated by this scrumptious dessert! With easy to understand step-by-step instructions, you’ll be hearing that crack of the hard sugar surface in no time!

    Uses 2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Banana Cream Pie

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    This is the pie of your dreams and our trick to making it even better? Using a vanilla wafer crust and a custard vanilla filling flavored with vanilla bean paste. It’s rich, decadent, and positively swoon-worthy.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream for the filling plus 1 1/2 cups heavy cream for the stabilized whipped cream topping.

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  • Homemade Chocolate Truffles

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    Something this decadent can't be so simple to make, can it? Yes, it can. These candies use the best chocolate for the ganache. Flavor them to your preference.

    Uses 1/2 cup heavy cream.

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  • Scalloped Turnips

    Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (15)

    Cream, butter, and onions bring out the savory best in turnips in this bubbly and browned casserole.

    Uses 1/2 cup heavy cream.

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  • Chocolate Ganache

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    This rich and luxurious frosting can be thick or thin depending on how much cream you use. It's a decadent topping for layered cakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, or a glaze for ice cream, donuts, or eclairs.

    Uses 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Chicken Marsala with Pancetta and Cream

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    This chicken Marsala gets a flavor boost from pancetta. It's similar to bacon but it's salt-cured not smoked.

    Uses 6 tablespoons heavy cream.

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  • Pumpkin Pie Bars With Candied Ginger Whipped Cream

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    The pumpkin pie bars are the star here, but they get support from a candied ginger whipped cream that complements the pumpkin flavor perfectly. Use a piping bag to make the whipped cream look fancy or simply spoon dollops of it.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake

    Put Leftover Heavy Cream to Use in These 25 Sweet and Savory Recipes (19)

    Who can pass up Swiss cake roll? Roll chocolate cake in whipped cream and cover with a thin layer of chocolate ganache. Have a big glass of milk nearby for this one. You're going to need it.

    Uses 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.

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  • Ambrosia Salad

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    The dressing for this classic fruit salad (with marshmallows and slivered almonds) uses heavy cream. It's sweet and retro and everyone loves it.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Walnut Mocha Torte

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    This German-style torte has a light, mocha flavored whipping cream frosting. It's almost flourless (there is a 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs in it), and its texture comes from ground walnuts and whipped eggs.

    Uses 1 cup heavy cream.

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  • Caramel Nut Tart

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    You can use almost any mixture of nuts to make this tart, as long as they are fresh. A spiced cinnamon and nutmeg crust makes this a delicious fall-flavored treat.

    Uses 2/3 cup heavy cream.

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  • Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Parmesan Lemon Cream Sauce

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    This quick lemony-sauced pasta dish is a delicious, convenient weeknight meal. Keep frozen shrimp in the freezer to whip this up in an instant.

    Uses 3/4 cup heavy cream.

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  • Peach Cobbler

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    When peaches are in season, making cobbler is a must. A topping spiced with nutmeg covers the fresh peaches, giving it a warm, fall-is-on-its-way vibe.

    Uses 2/3 cup heavy cream.

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  • Caramel Sauce

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    This is an easy caramel sauce made from just butter, sugar, and cream. Spoon it over ice cream, add it to coffee or hot chocolate, or dip apples into it.

    Uses 1/2 cup heavy cream.

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  • Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup

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    This rich, luxurious, and slightly sweet soup hits the spot with cremini mushrooms and chestnuts. A touch of cream makes it silky.

    Uses 1/4 cup heavy cream.

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FAQs

What can you do with old heavy cream? ›

Use Expired Heavy Cream to Make Butter.

But what we really loved was Hamilton's use of expired heavy cream: Turn it into butter for cooking (as opposed to butter you'd use to top bread at the dinner table). Whisk your cream at medium-high speed in a stand mixer.

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Can I freeze heavy cream? ›

Yes, you can freeze heavy whipping cream straight from the carton. Whether you intend to cook with it or whip it, it will still be good to go with a bit of stirring after it's thawed. As for heavy cream that's already been whipped, you can freeze that, too.

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What does heavy cream do to food? ›

It's an excellent thickener/enricher for soups and sauces, especially since cream (as opposed to half and half) will not curdle when boiled. Heavy cream is also used for ice cream, frostings and as a topper for desserts because when whipped, it can be piped and hold its shape.

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Can you use expired heavy cream for cooking? ›

An unopened container of heavy cream is considered safe to consume for several weeks past its marked expiration date. The date is a "best-if-used-by date" as long as the heavy cream has been stored at the proper temperature in the refrigerator, not exposed to oxygen, heat, light, or contaminants.

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How long does heavy cream last in fridge after opening? ›

After opening, heavy cream generally retains quality for up to a month when refrigerated. This durability can be attributed to its high fat content, which ranges between 36% and 40%, serving as a natural preservative that delays spoilage.

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What to do with a lot of cream? ›

9 recipes for leftover heavy cream: Pasta, caramel and more
  1. Gnocchi With Creamy Spinach Sauce.
  2. Cream Biscuits.
  3. Chocolate Almost-Mousse.
  4. Strawberry Fool With Raspberries.
  5. Go-To Salted Caramel Sauce.
  6. Cream-Fried Eggs.
  7. Earl Grey Tea Cake.
  8. Bow Tie Pasta With Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce.
Jun 24, 2023

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Is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream? ›

Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names. According to the US Food and Drug Administration's labelling standards, heavy cream must contain at least 36 percent milk fat.

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Does freezing heavy cream change texture? ›

Yes, it is possible. The appearance and texture of the cream may be slightly altered though upon thawing. When cream is frozen, the proteins in it are destabilized, and small white flecks may appear in the cream in a process known as feathering.

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Is heavy cream bad for your stomach? ›

Health concerns about heavy whipping cream

Heavy cream's fat content makes it very rich. You might find that it bothers your stomach if you have a digestive disorder. Getting the calcium and protein you need from nuts and leafy vegetables may offer more nutritional benefits than getting it from dairy products.

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What are the disadvantages of heavy cream? ›

Downsides of heavy whipping cream

Heavy whipping cream is very high in calories, containing 408 calories per 1/2 cup (120 grams). Therefore, it can be easy to consume excess calories if you use it often ( 10 ). Lower calorie alternatives include half-and-half, whole milk, and nut milks.

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Is heavy cream inflammatory? ›

Dairy products such as heavy cream, butter, whole milk and cheese should also be avoided as they contain high amounts of trans fat and cholesterol, which causes inflammation. Many dairy products aren't considered anti-inflammatory and should not be consumed if already suffering from any inflammation causing disease.

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Does heavy cream turn into sour cream? ›

Homemade sour cream requires just two ingredients: heavy cream and an acid, like freshly squeezed lemon juice or distilled white vinegar. I like to use a ratio of 1 cup cream to 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar. Combine heavy cream and lemon juice (or vinegar) in a clean glass jar and stir with a clean spoon.

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How long can heavy cream sit out unopened? ›

Unopened heavy cream containers can also be used for up to 30 days, assuming they have been stored properly. See the instructions below for proper storage tips. If your opened container has been at room temperature, it will last up to two hours. After this, you will want to check for signs of spoilage.

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How do you fix heavy cream? ›

Most batches of overwhipped cream can be saved using this easy trick: With the mixer running at low speed, slowly drizzle cold, unwhipped heavy cream into the mixing bowl. Keep adding cream until the broken whipped cream regains its fluffy texture.

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Can you turn heavy cream back into milk? ›

In practical terms, the process involves combining heavy cream with water to mirror the milk's fluidity and lower fat concentration. A common ratio used is mixing half a cup of water with half a cup of heavy cream, which yields a liquid similar in texture to milk.

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