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    Silk Heavy Whipping Cream Review (with Video!)

    Published: Jan 13, 2020 · Modified: Sep 21, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream is worth the hype and we’re dishing all the details.   

    A carton of silk heavy whipping cream.

    Silk has been quietly stocking shelves with their brand new Silk Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream over the last few weeks.  If this is any indication of the amazing that is in store for vegans in 2020, I say we’re going to have a good year.

    We saw some chatter in some vegan Facebook group about a new product they heard was available.  We ran out to see if we could find some and low and behold there it was. 

    Yall this product is so new that it’s not even on the Silk website yet! 

    Just staring at us like please take me home and tell everyone about how amazing I am.

    So that’s just want we are going to do today.

    Let me first start off by saying that this is a completely unbiased and not sponsored review.

    We are not getting paid to promote the product in any way (however, Silk, if you are reading this, hit us up, because we have even more recipe ideas).

    Anywho, focus.

    If you have seen any of our other taste tests then you know that we are 100% honest in our opinions.   If you haven’t, check them out:

    • Vegan Vanilla Yogurt Taste Test (17 brands)
    • Vegan Shredded Cheese Taste Test
    • Holiday: Vegan Eggnog Taste Test
    • Vegan Grilled Cheese Taste Test

    What we wanted to do with this brand new product was to see how closely it mimicked traditional heavy cream and also test out some recipes to share with you. 

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    The words \"Silk Heavy Cream Alternative\" is it worth it? overlayed onto a table with a carton.

    What are the ingredients in Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream?

    Surprisingly there are just 7 ingredients on the label.

    Those ingredients are:

    • Filtered water
    • coconut oil
    • sunflower oil
    • faba bean protein
    • guar gum
    • sunflower lecithin
    • and natural flavors.

    We couldn’t believe how easy it was to read all the ingredients and be able to pronounce everything.  It’s almost impossible to find products like that anymore. 

    Is this vegan heavy cream allergen friendly?

    The only allergen listed on the ingredient list is coconut in the form of oil.  

    Other than that, this new product from Silk has no Top 8 allergens. 

    It’s also listed as gluten free directly on the packaging.   

    We do want to mention that the packaging does not say vegan on it, but we reached out to Silk and they assured us that their entire product line, including this new dairy free heavy whipping cream is in fact vegan. 

    This also has zero carbs (yay Keto friends) and not a significant amount of cholesterol. 

    One last thing that we want to point out is that there is a warning label that reads “Produced in a facility that also processes dairy, soy, and tree nuts”

    Remember that this not a required label for products but just a precaution if you have severe allergies. 

    A carton of silk heavy whipping cream standing on a table.

    What is the price point for this?

    The store we found it at was $4.28 for 16oz.  This is pretty spot on in our opinion. Most regular heavy creams (not store brands) run between $3-5 dollars, so this falls right into that amount.

    Most of the time dairy free alternatives are priced way higher, so we are happy to see a product falling right on target.

    Where can I find Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream?

    We found the product at our local Walmart store which is where we have seen other people finding.

    However, someone in our vegan Facebook group posted that they found It out Meijer.  We don’t have that store to up so I can’t confirm that. But hopefully it means that other stores will pop up with it quickly.

    What does it look like?

    Silk’s new dairy free heavy whipping cream is pure white and has almost spot on the consistency of traditional heavy cream.  

    One important thing to note is that you do have to vigorously shake the container in order for there to be no clumps when pouring.  The carton does say shake well on the outside.

    What does it taste like?

    Traditional heavy cream doesn’t taste like anything and neither does Silk’s dairy free heavy whipping cream. 

    Even though it has coconut oil inside, there is no coconut taste.

    A bowl of silk heavy whipping cream whipped into whipped topping.

    Does it whip?

    One of the first questions we had and we know many of you would is whether or not it will whip up to stiff peaks just like traditional heavy cream.

    The answer…kind of.

    We couldn’t get to stiff peaks even using a chilled bowl; however, it did get soft peaks. 

    If you left it sit out at room temperature it did start to melt a bit, but if you left it in the fridge, it held its consistency.

    One thing to note, if you over beat the mixture while whipping, it will begin to separate. 

    Our suggestion would be to whip, store in the fridge and then use top top things like vegan hot chocolate or vegan apple pie straight from the fridge.  

    *Note:We will keep testing to see if adding powdered sugar instead would allow you to make a frosting and store at room temperature. 

    Vegan Whipped Topping Recipe using Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream

    Ingredients: 

    • 1 cup Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 tablespoon Vegan Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Directions: 

    1. In a chilled bowl of a stand mixer, add the dairy free heavy cream and begin to beat on medium speed. 

    2. Slowly add in the sugar and pure vanilla extract. 

    3. Continue to beat until peaks begin to form. About 4-5 minutes max.  Overbeating will cause it to separate.

    4. Use immediately or place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
    A bowl of vegan caramel sauce.

    Can you make caramel sauce with it?

    A resounding yes.  And my oh my is it so good.   This would be perfect to dip with apples or pour over top of a cake or other dessert like our no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake.

    Vegan Caramel Sauce Recipe using Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream

    Ingredients: 

    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 5 tbsp vegan butter
    • ½ cup Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 tbsp vanilla
    • pinch of salt

    Directions: 

    1. In a small pot over medium heat, add brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla.
    2. Let cook, stirring frequently for 6-10 minutes until thickened.
    3. Remove from heat and stir in pinch of salt. 
    4. Let cool before using. Can be reheated if hardened.
    A bowl of Vegan chicken alfredo.

    Can you make alfredo with it?

    Holy moly oh my gosh. Can you? Yes, yes, yes.  And it is absolutely delicious. Beyond amazing. And takes under 15 minutes to make, making this a quick and simple meal.

    We used vegan chickenless strips and fettuccine to make a vegan chicken alfredo and we could have eaten the entire pot in one sitting. 

    Vegan Chicken Alfredo Recipe using Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream

    Ingredients: 

    • ½lb pasta
    • 1 package vegan chickless strips
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
    • 1 cup Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 cup vegan parmesan (we used Violife)
    • Salt and pepper

    Directions: 

    1. Start the pasta in boiling water and cook according to instructions.  Use gluten free pasta if needed.
    2. In a skillet, cook the vegan chickless strips according to package.  Once cooked, remove to a plate. 
    3. In the same skillet, add the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. 
    4. Pour in the Silk Heavy cream and vegan parmesan cheese. 
    5. Stir together and allow to cook for 4-5 until the parmesan has slightly melted (not all of it will). 
    6. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
    7. Carefully combine the drained pasta and cooked vegan chickenless strips in and serve with vegan garlic bread. 

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    Collage of Silk heavy whipping cream alternative.

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    Comments

    1. Bridget

      April 09, 2023 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks for the guidance! I am making scalloped potatoes with it tonight and look forward to trying your chick’n alfredo later this week!

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        July 13, 2023 at 10:34 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Sharon

      December 19, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Do you have n eggnog recipe using this product?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        December 20, 2020 at 8:42 am

        We haven’t tried, but we don’t have an eggnog recipe: https://makeitdairyfree.com/dairy-free-eggnog-veggnog/

        Reply
    3. Vegetarian Gal

      August 29, 2020 at 10:07 pm

      Hi! Thank you for your detailed review and recipes! Just wondering if you’ve had the chance to test the whipping the heavy cream with powdered sugar? I’ve been hoping to use this as a whipped cream icing for a vegan friend’s birthday cake, but I’m worried the cake won’t stack. Thanks in advance!! 🙂

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        August 30, 2020 at 9:08 am

        Hi, we haven’t done that. We have other icing on our site, you may want to check out

        Reply
    4. Scott O

      July 11, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      It wouldn’t whip into anything resembling whipping cream for me. It started to curdle, getting lumpy looking

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        July 12, 2020 at 12:25 am

        We have heard multiple people say the results have varied from different cartons. Seems maybe not so consistent.

        Reply
    5. Sandy

      May 24, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      I bought this item hoping to find a recipe for making homemade almond milk ice cream. Has anyone found a good recipe for making homemade almond milk ice cream using the Silk Whipping Cream?

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        May 25, 2020 at 8:38 am

        You can just whip it with a little bit of sugar and then use that for the whipped base to any of our vegan ice creams – find them here: https://makeitdairyfree.com/no-churn-vegan-ice-cream/

        Reply
    6. Angela Long

      April 12, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Hi.
      I just bought some the other day. I was SHOCKED when I saw VEGAN!!! :0 Your pasta & chickless strips looks amazing!!! People who say vegans don’t eat real food are so mistaken. I’m going to try mine with cashews to make cream cheese & chives!!! I have no idea if it will work. I don’t have plain yogurt so I’m hoping this might.
      So glad you shared your review & experience with this new product!!!
      Happy Easter!!! <3<3<3

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        April 30, 2020 at 2:08 am

        You’re so welcome! We hope you find lots of yummy stuff to make with it!

        Reply
    7. Erika

      March 10, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      I tried this tonight in our alfredo. It was so thick I couldn’t get it out of the container. I had to rip the carton open and scrape out the cream. It seemed to cook fine, although i detected coconut without reading the ingredients to even know what was in the cream. I normally check ingredients but excitement overwhelmed me! The sauce seemed to seperate out the oil when the leftovers were stored. But the flavor was good. I doubled my recipe (2 cartons), used flour for a rouix, doubled the garlic, salt and pepper, and 2 cups of stock. Took quite a long time to thicken so i will attempt again without the stock.

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        March 11, 2020 at 12:48 pm

        I have seen other people say the same thing about theirs being insanely thick. And agree about the oil in the leftovers. Yes to skipping the stock because ours didn’t take long at all! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    8. Christy

      February 04, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks for the review! I’m keeping my eyes out for this. I used to make my own whipped cream from scratch when I was vegetarian. Now that I’m vegan, it seems like every whipped cream alternative is coconut-based. That’s fine, if you like the flavor of coconut. I don’t, especially not in my banana cream pie. I’m so excited that we’ll have a more neutral option for whipped cream now!

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        February 04, 2020 at 10:16 pm

        We hope you find it soon! We have heard it’s in more stores now!

        Reply
        • Jen

          May 10, 2020 at 4:16 am

          I found it in Sprouts in GA.

        • LarishaCampbell

          May 10, 2020 at 9:27 am

          nice! glad you found it

        • HannahFromAtlanta

          June 09, 2022 at 7:06 pm

          I am in Georgia and going on the hunt for this tomorrow! we just recently tried to eliminate dairy to deal with my husband’s .. um… explosiveness, and i am finding life to be more and more difficult without cheese and heavy cream. Especially with kiddos. I am EXCITED about this!

        • LarishaBernard

          June 22, 2022 at 10:01 pm

          Hope you found it!

    9. Heems

      January 18, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Hi have you tried using it to make chocolate ganache or white chocolate ganache? Can you share the recipe if you did?

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        January 18, 2020 at 10:19 pm

        We have not yet !

        Reply

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