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Shop scales ↗Heavy Cream
Dairy & FatsAlso known as fresh cream, malai, double cream.
High-fat cream (36-40% fat) used in whipping, ganache, and rich baked goods.
Also Called
heavy whipping creamdouble creamfresh creammalai
Properties
Density Index
1.01 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
238g
Texture
Solid/Liquid
Category
Dairy
Top Substitute
Coconut Cream
Use 1:1
Similar fat content. Whips well when chilled. Adds coconut flavour.
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Conversion
Heavy Cream cups to grams
1 cup = 238g
Conversion
Heavy Cream grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Heavy Cream tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Conversion
Heavy Cream cups to ounces
High-volume cup-to-ounce lookup with ingredient density.
Conversion
Heavy Cream ml to cups
For metric volume recipes that need US cup equivalents.
Conversion
Heavy Cream tablespoons to ounces
Useful when small spoon measures need weight scaling.
Best Substitute
Coconut Cream
Use 1:1 for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 60.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 79.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 119 grams |
| 1 cups | 238 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 357 grams |
| 2 cups | 476 grams |
| 3 cups | 714 grams |
| 4 cups | 952 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 1.01 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Heavy Cream equals 239 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Advertisement
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Substitutions for Heavy Cream
Coconut Cream
good1:1
Similar fat content. Whips well when chilled. Adds coconut flavour.
Similar fat content. Whips well when chilled. Adds coconut flavour.
Milk + Butter
moderate3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
Matches fat content but won't whip. Works for baking and sauces.
Matches fat content but won't whip. Works for baking and sauces.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate. Use within 5-7 days of opening.
Baking Science
High fat content creates rich, stable emulsions. Whips to 2x volume by trapping air in fat globules. Makes ganache smooth and glossy.
Recipe Context
For laminated dough: temperature and exact fat mass impact layer definition.
For creaming methods: weight keeps butter-to-sugar balance stable.
For custards: tight dairy ratios reduce curdling risk.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Butter and dairy temperature affects emulsion stability and spread.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup heavy cream = 238g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 224g-252g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: temperature and fat phase (solid vs softened vs melted) change effective volume.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of heavy cream?
1 cup of heavy cream weighs 238 grams.
What can I substitute for heavy cream?
Coconut Cream (1:1), Milk + Butter (3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter)
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Reference
See heavy cream in the full measurement table
Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for all ingredients, sourced and cross-checked.