Lower-Calorie Alternative to Heavy Cream

Evaporated Skim Milk saves about 610 calories per cup compared to Heavy Cream, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Heavy Cream (cups)

Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume

Calories (Heavy Cream)

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Calories (Evaporated Skim Milk)

Good to know: Works well for adding richness in cooking and baking, but won't whip into peaks the way real heavy cream does — not a substitute for whipped topping.

Heavy Cream (cups)	Evaporated Skim Milk (grams)	Calories Saved

Common questions

What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Heavy Cream?

Evaporated Skim Milk is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Heavy Cream, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Does substituting Evaporated Skim Milk change the result?

Works well for adding richness in cooking and baking, but won't whip into peaks the way real heavy cream does — not a substitute for whipped topping.