Using Heavy Cream Instead of Coconut Milk (canned, full fat)
Ratio
1:1
Excellent — nearly identical results
Recipe Adjustment Notes
Identical fat behaviour but adds dairy. Works in curries with some flavour shift.
Measurement Variance Note
For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (212g-240g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.
How Heavy Cream Compares for Coconut Milk (canned, full fat)
Quality rating: excellent. Identical fat behaviour but adds dairy. Works in curries with some flavour shift.