Heavy whipping cream can be substituted in some recipes Recipes using the liquid (nonfat portion of half and half) to bind starches will not do as well though Gluten free baked products are especially vulnerable to failing because the xanthan g Substituting for Creams For heavy cream, light cream or halfandhalf, substitute with something that has just about the same thickness and texture — for example, coconut cream in a onetoone ratio for heavy cream For every 1 cup of light cream, mix 3/4 cup soy, rice or almond milk with 1/4 cup canola oilCoconut cream makes a good swap for halfandhalf when you blend it with half soy milk Another option Create your own light cream by mixing 3/4 cup of a plain milk substitute with 1/4 cup of canola oil Coconut milk can replace evaporated milk or heavy cream in soups and stews
Heavy Cream Substitutes Including Some That Will Whip