{"id":271246,"date":"2025-06-03T21:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T21:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/12-recipes-to-use-up-the-heavy-cream-carton-in-your-refrigerator-door\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T21:09:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T21:09:53","slug":"12-recipes-to-use-up-the-heavy-cream-carton-in-your-refrigerator-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=271246","title":{"rendered":"12 Recipes To Use Up The Heavy Cream Carton In Your Refrigerator Door"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Heavy whipping cream is one of those things that pops up in a lot of recipes, but for some reason, it\u2019s never sold in exactly the amount you need. Instead, you\u2019re always left with some odd amount of heavy cream left over and no real idea what to do with it because, well, the recipe you bought it for is done now. That\u2019s where these recipes to use up heavy cream come in handy. Whether you\u2019ve got a cup left over from the pint you bought or a couple of tablespoons swishing around in the bottom of the carton, these dishes, desserts, and sauces<\/a> will help you make the most of it.<\/p>\n

Personally, this always happens to me after I make homemade fettuccine alfredo. I buy the pint, make the sauce, and then invariably whatever\u2019s left over just expires and I throw it away. But honestly, it\u2019s so easy to turn those little bits of heavy cream into something delicious, or just choose a dinner recipe for the following week that\u2019ll make use of the remainder. Here are some excellent options.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span>Homemade Whipped Cream<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019ve got heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a little vanilla extract in the pantry, you can make homemade whipped cream in, like, a few minutes. Brown Eyed Baker\u2019s recipe<\/a> increments are easy to adjust depending on how much cream you\u2019re working with (love), and now is the season to plop a big dollop of whipped cream on top of summer strawberries for dessert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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02<\/span>Salted Caramel Sauce<\/h2>\n
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Alternative idea: Use that last cup of heavy whipping cream to make a salted caramel sauce<\/a> for your morning lattes and evening ice cream sundaes this week. A Cookie Named Desire walks you through every step in detail, with tips on making it thinner or thicker and how best to store it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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03<\/span>Sweet Cream Cold Foam<\/h2>\n
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While we\u2019re running through quick, easy toppings to make with heavy cream, you should know that you don\u2019t have to go to Starbucks for a good cold foam. Budget Bytes\u2019 recipe<\/a> calls for just two tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, plus a little whole milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Shake vigorously, and voil\u00e0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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04<\/span>10-Minute Homemade Hot Fudge<\/h2>\n
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Not a caramel fan? Hot fudge it is. Follow Averie Cooks\u2019 recipe<\/a> and you\u2019ll have homemade hot fudge sauce in just 10 minutes, with very little effort on your part. Note that you will need some ingredients that aren\u2019t guaranteed to already be in your pantry, like light corn syrup and a few ounces of dark chocolate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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05<\/span>Mason Jar Ice Cream<\/h2>\n
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Princess Pinky Girl\u2019s mason jar ice cream<\/a> is a great way to use up the last cup of heavy cream and crush up whatever cereal, candy, or cookies you have lying around for a delicious frozen treat. Her recipe yields a simple vanilla ice cream base that will go with quite literally anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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06<\/span>Boozy Orange Creamsicle Milkshake<\/h2>\n
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For a hot summer evening on the patio? Hell yes. Princess Pinky Girl\u2019s boozy creamsicle milkshakes<\/a> only take five minutes to blend together, but they deliver all the sherbet-y, vanilla goodness you want (with a kick).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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07<\/span>Marry Me Chicken<\/h2>\n
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Marry me chicken had a viral moment on TikTok a few years back, and if you never tried it then, you ought to now. Foodie Crush\u2019s recipe<\/a> is ready in under 30 minutes, and it\u2019s a perfect weeknight dinner when you’re craving something hearty but only have chicken breasts thawed out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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08<\/span>Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows<\/h2>\n
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Moving on to food, two tablespoons of heavy cream is all you need to make Averie Cooks\u2019 perfect twice-baked sweet potatoes<\/a>. It\u2019s kind of like a personal serving of sweet potato casserole, but you don\u2019t have to make a massive 9×13 pan or wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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09<\/span>Easy Chicken Tikka Masala<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019ve been craving Indian food, you have to try Damn Delicious\u2019 easy homemade chicken tikka masala recipe<\/a>. It\u2019ll use up your carton of heavy cream to make a delicious sauce you\u2019ll want to pour over all the rice, naan, anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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10<\/span>Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With Bacon<\/h2>\n
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Need to use up that massive bag of potatoes you bought, too? Scalloped potatoes, like this version<\/a> from Family Fresh Meals, can help with those and the heavy cream. They only take about 15 minutes to prep, and then you get to smell all the brie and gruyere cooking in the oven for the next hour and a half. Drool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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11<\/span>Scallops Over Creamed Corn<\/h2>\n
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Want to serve an impressive meal for a date night or dinner party? Family Fresh Meals\u2019 homemade creamed corn topped with seared sea scallops<\/a> is not your typical weeknight dinner fare, and your guests never have to know you were inspired to make it because you didn\u2019t want to waste a bit of heavy whipping cream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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12<\/span>Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo<\/h2>\n
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Finally, my very favorite thing to make at home with heavy whipping cream that needs to be used up: fettuccine alfredo. Foodie Crush\u2019s version<\/a> takes about 25 minutes from start to finish, so it\u2019s fast enough to get on the table on a school night or right after bedtime for a romantic dinner for two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n