Too much dobule cream - what to use it in

Kutie Karen

19

I have tubs of double cream left over? What can i use it in to make?

Reply 1

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

21

Original post by Kutie Karen

I have tubs of double cream left over? What can i use it in to make?

Freeze it in ice cubes.

Reply 2

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

21

Quiche? It's actually fairly easy to make and does use quite a bit of double cream for a larger sized one! Also not a bad option for "finger food" type stuff for new years parties and such (if you make mini ones or make a larger one and slice thinly and hopefully it retains its structure!).

Reply 3

Lancaster Student Ambassador

Official Rep

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Original post by Kutie Karen

I have tubs of double cream left over? What can i use it in to make?

Hi!

Lots of options...The easiest one is probably to make a creamy pasta dish, like fettuccine alfredo or creamy garlic pasta.
It can be added to almost any soup to make it thick and creamy...potato and leek soup, mushroom soup, sweet potato soup...
You could make a dip with it as well! There are plenty of recipes available online that use double cream/heavy cream.
Butter chicken or other curries are also potential double cream uses.
Double cream can also be used for quiches or crustless quiches. Or even as marinade for meats/tofu.
It can be added to mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs or omelettes or puddings.

You can also make plenty of desserts with it...
Tiramisu, mousse, cheesecake, cookies, whipped cream topping for almost anything..

Or try blending it with chocolate/vanilla/coffee syrup/caramel/fruit/etc and freezing to get a tub of ice cream :smile:

Hope this helps!

Polina

Reply 4

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

21

Make butter
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/home-churned-butter

(Frozen cream ice cubes is best for adding to soups and sauces)

Adding it to rice pudding or scrambled eggs is nice too if you want a treat

Reply 5

Kutie Karen

OP

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Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador

Hi!

Lots of options...The easiest one is probably to make a creamy pasta dish, like fettuccine alfredo or creamy garlic pasta.
It can be added to almost any soup to make it thick and creamy...potato and leek soup, mushroom soup, sweet potato soup...
You could make a dip with it as well! There are plenty of recipes available online that use double cream/heavy cream.
Butter chicken or other curries are also potential double cream uses.
Double cream can also be used for quiches or crustless quiches. Or even as marinade for meats/tofu.
It can be added to mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs or omelettes or puddings.

You can also make plenty of desserts with it...
Tiramisu, mousse, cheesecake, cookies, whipped cream topping for almost anything..

Or try blending it with chocolate/vanilla/coffee syrup/caramel/fruit/etc and freezing to get a tub of ice cream :smile:

Hope this helps!

Polina

thanks.loads of super ideas

Reply 6

Kutie Karen

OP

19

Original post by PQ

Freeze it in ice cubes.

never thought of that. will it be safe to eat later in the year?

Reply 7

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

21

Original post by Kutie Karen

never thought of that. will it be safe to eat later in the year?

Safe to cook with but it can separate so better for cooking with rather than for desserts

(edited 4 months ago)

Reply 8

agent_duck343

16

If you whip it then freeze it it will stay for longer and just take it out and defrost in the fridge the day before you want to use it (it might look a bit crumbly after but just stir it and the texture is back to normal). I just find it freezes better when whipped rather than liquid