Dairy-Free Cream Recipes + Butter & Yogurt Alternatives https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cream-and-butter-subs Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Dairy-Free Cream Recipes + Butter & Yogurt Alternatives https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cream-and-butter-subs 32 32 232693008 Cashew Crème Fraîche is a Favorite Dairy-Free Dollop https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-creme-fraiche https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-creme-fraiche#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:55:33 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=313159 In North America sour cream is an everyday staple, but in Europe they use crème fraîche. I’m actually surprised crème fraîche hasn’t caught on more in the U.S. and Canada since it’s richer and far more versatile than sour cream. It can be enjoyed as a creamy garnish or as an ingredient in a range [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-creme-fraiche/feed 0 313159 Fruit Butter Substitutes for Dairy-Free Baking https://godairyfree.org/recipes/fruit-butter-substitutes-baking https://godairyfree.org/recipes/fruit-butter-substitutes-baking#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:25:23 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=311390 It’s not a new concept. People have been using pureed prunes, applesauce, and other fruit as a butter substitute for decades. And I first posted about these particular options way back in 2007. But it’s time for an update! This post includes both a recipe for a fruit butter substitute, and several other fruit-based ideas [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/fruit-butter-substitutes-baking/feed 0 311390 Dairy-Free Light Buttery Spread that You Can Make at Home https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-light-buttery-spread-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-light-buttery-spread-recipe#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 15:22:59 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c147-cream-and-butter-subs/corn-buttery-spread/ Many years ago (too many to count!) I posted a fun little recipe for corn buttery spread. I later tweaked it and included the delicious new version in the 2nd edition of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. Today, I’m updating our online recipe with that newer version, which I now call dairy-free light [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-light-buttery-spread-recipe/feed 9 162747 Homemade Dairy-Free Butter that’s Just Like Store Bought! https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-butter-alternative-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-butter-alternative-recipe#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:42:05 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=302470 Whether you want a buttery spread for toast and sauces, or buttery sticks for baking and sweets, this homemade dairy-free butter alternative has you covered. This delicious, budget-friendly recipe is from my flagship book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. I’ve put it through the ultimate tests—including batches of vegan (egg-free) “Tollhouse” cookies at [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-butter-alternative-recipe/feed 4 302470 Sweet Vegan Cream without Nuts, Soy, or Coconut https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sweet-vegan-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sweet-vegan-cream#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 20:16:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/soy-free-vegan-cream-for-topping-or-eating-straight-with-a-spoon/ This unique recipe for sweet vegan cream was shared with us more than a decade ago by Katie Higgins of Chocolate Covered Katie. It became buried in our news section, so we’re updating the post and giving it a permanent home in our recipe section. I think you’ll be surprised by the secret ingredient she [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/sweet-vegan-cream/feed 0 168788 Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup that’s Better than Campbell’s https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-chicken-soup https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-chicken-soup#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:22:20 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=290704 If you already have a copy of Go Dairy Free: 2nd Edition, then you’ve probably been enjoying this recipe for a couple of years. But because it’s been a top requested recipe that I reference often, I’ve decided to post my favorite Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup here. It works perfectly as a dairy-free [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-chicken-soup/feed 29 290704 Walnut Whipped Topping makes a Healthier Whipped Cream Alternative https://godairyfree.org/recipes/walnut-whipped-topping-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/walnut-whipped-topping-cream#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:22:56 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=285881 Let’s get one thing out of the way upfront. This walnut whipped topping is not like Cool Whip. It isn’t a seamless airy dollop formulated with processed ingredients. It’s a homemade whipped cream alternative that’s thick, rich, lightly sweet, and made with real food ingredients. Consequently, it tastes fresh, rustic, and slightly wholesome, but is [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/walnut-whipped-topping-cream/feed 2 285881 Dairy-Free Crème Anglaise (Custard Sauce) with No Tempering Required https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creme-anglaise-custard https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creme-anglaise-custard#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:58:49 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c35-dairy-free-desserts/soy-custard-gluten-free-nut-free/ Many years ago, we shared a well-loved dairy-free maple soy custard recipe. The name caused confusion, since many envisioned a firm-type custard. In reality, it was a traditional custard, known as crème anglaise. This classic custard is thickened only with egg, and has a rich, velvety, and pourable consistency. It’s meant for drizzling over desserts, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-creme-anglaise-custard/feed 2 162539 Heavy Cashew Cream for Sweet and Savory Dairy-Free Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-heavy-cashew-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-heavy-cashew-cream#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:42:25 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=182335 Many years ago, Chef Tal Ronnen shared his favorite cashew cream with us. We’ve since modified this recipe and added some measurements to make it easier to follow. I like to call this heavy cashew cream, because it works in sauces, soups, and several desserts like heavy cream. It doesn’t whip up up like dairy [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-heavy-cashew-cream/feed 1 182335 Soy Whipped Cream is an Instant Winner for Topping Dairy-Free Dessert https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cream-and-butter-subs/soy-whipped-cream-vegan-gluten-free https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cream-and-butter-subs/soy-whipped-cream-vegan-gluten-free#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:24:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c147-cream-and-butter-subs/soy-whipped-cream-vegan-gluten-free/ This soy whipped cream recipe is quite the magic trick! It takes two simple ingredients and turns them into a glorious whip. We first posted this recipe over fifteen years ago, when it was shared by a reader. Those who follow the recipe love it, but those who tinker can get frustrated. So I’ve tested [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cream-and-butter-subs/soy-whipped-cream-vegan-gluten-free/feed 76 161322 Tofu Sour Cream: From Pantry to Dairy-Free Topping in 5 Minutes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tofu-sour-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tofu-sour-cream#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:22:53 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c147-cream-and-butter-subs/tofu-sour-cream-i/ Go Dairy Free has been around for more than 15 years, so we have a lot of recipes up. Sometimes we end up with a recipe variation or two, but we actually had three separate recipes posted for tofu sour cream specifically! So today, I’m replacing them all with my favorite version, which is from [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-tofu-sour-cream/feed 5 162744 Dairy-Free Dalgona Coffee Whip for Barista-Style Drinks and Desserts https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-dalgona-coffee-whip https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-dalgona-coffee-whip#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:44:39 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=274610 Like many of you, my family and I have spent a lot of time baking and cooking this past year. Some recipes we tried were fun experiments or creative ways to use what we had on hand. But dairy-free Dalgona Coffee is one recipe that we continue to make! Dalgona Coffee, now dubbed “Quarantine Coffee,” [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-dalgona-coffee-whip/feed 0 274610 Cashew “Whipped” Cream that’s Ridiculously Simple with No Added Sugar https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-whipped-cream https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-whipped-cream#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:22:31 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=272332 Whether or not you prescribe to the notion of New Year diets, it’s nearly impossible to avoid evaluating your health habits in January. There’s always a big shift in attention toward food, well-being, and exercise on blogs, in ads, and often with loved ones. Every year, I re-center on nutrition, and fitting in more healthy [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-whipped-cream/feed 8 272332 Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk that’s Just Like Eagle Brand https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sweetened-condensed-milk-vegan https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sweetened-condensed-milk-vegan#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:22:29 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=269925 Did you know Borden’s Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk has been around since 1856? Yes, it took over 150 years to create the perfect vegan copycat, but here it is. This dairy-free sweetened condensed milk is perfectly thick, rich, and sweet, just like the classic. It begs to be used in dairy-free magic bars, Thai [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sweetened-condensed-milk-vegan/feed 47 269925 Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (Campbell’s Copycat!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-celery-soup https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-celery-soup#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:22:06 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=268523 Several months back, I shared my beloved Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe. It is JUST LIKE CAMPBELL’S, and is so fast, easy, and cheap to make. But I’ve received several inquiries on other options. So today I’m sharing my Campbell’s Copycat for Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, which is also from Go [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-celery-soup/feed 29 268523 Light Coconut Milk Creamer that’s Easily a Homemade Staple https://godairyfree.org/recipes/light-coconut-milk-creamer https://godairyfree.org/recipes/light-coconut-milk-creamer#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:22:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c34-breakfast/qmilkq-for-cereal-vegan-gluten-free-nut-free-soy-free/ It’s hard for me to decide which dairy-free creamer recipe is my favorite. Homemade almond milk creamer is wonderfully smooth with a light nutty finish, and hemp creamer adds incredible body with a unique yet addictive flavor. But this light coconut milk creamer has so many merits that I’ve come to rely on it. It’s [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/light-coconut-milk-creamer/feed 3 166115 Dairy-Free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Campbell’s Copycat!) https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-mushroom-soup-2 https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-mushroom-soup-2#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:22:56 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=256801 Here it is, one of the most requested dairy-free recipes on the planet. Over the years, I’ve seen several wannabe recipes, but this dairy-free condensed cream of mushroom soup is the true Campbell’s Copycat. Tony and I created it over a decade ago, for the first edition of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-condensed-cream-of-mushroom-soup-2/feed 124 256801 Homemade Almond Milk Creamer that’s Way Better than Store-Bought https://godairyfree.org/recipes/almond-milk-creamer-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/almond-milk-creamer-recipe#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:52:45 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c165-milk-subs/homemade-almond-milk-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free/ How can I make such a bold claim? Because, it’s true. Homemade almond milk creamer is more versatile, delicious (IMO), and seamless than store-bought varieties. It’s also healthier, “cleaner,” and truly plant-based. And did I mention, you can make it straight from your pantry with ingredients that you probably have on hand right now? There’s [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/almond-milk-creamer-recipe/feed 19 162721 How to Make the Best Dairy-Free Creamer from Your Pantry https://godairyfree.org/recipes/best-dairy-free-creamer-pantry https://godairyfree.org/recipes/best-dairy-free-creamer-pantry#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:44:17 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=256396 I’ve got a little secret for you. Are you ready? It’s actually rather mind-blowing. Homemade dairy-free milk beverages actually perform BETTER in coffee and tea than store-bought milk beverages and creamers. Trust me. I’ve tested dozens (and dozens) of store-bought and homemade dairy-free creamers over the years, and the easy recipes win, hands down. Why? [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/best-dairy-free-creamer-pantry/feed 0 256396 Vegan Crème Anglaise is Eggless, Creamless Custard Sauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-dairy-free-creme-anglaise https://godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-dairy-free-creme-anglaise#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:24:24 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c147-cream-and-butter-subs/tofu-qcreme-anglaiseq-vegan-wheat-free/ As I type, I’m on the Eurostar chunneling from England to France. I just pulled up our archives, to decide which post I should update next, and this dairy-free crème anglaise recipe appeared. Crème anglaise is French for “English cream,” which struck me as funny and fortuitous. I first shared this tofu vegan crème anglaise recipe [...]

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