Keto Heavy Cream Recipes for Rich, Creamy Dishes

Heavy cream is in more of my recipes than I can count. It’s in my sauces, my soups, my desserts, and my morning coffee. At zero net carbs per tablespoon, it’s one of the easiest ways to add fat and richness to any dish.

I buy heavy whipping cream (36%+ fat), not “whipping cream” or half-and-half. The higher the fat content, the better it whips, reduces, and thickens. For homemade whipped cream, I always chill everything first — cold bowl, cold beaters, cold cream.

These recipes all use heavy cream as a key ingredient — from creamy soups to decadent desserts.

167 recipes
Keto-Friendly
51 per 1 tbsp Calories
5g Fat
0g Protein
0g Net Carbs
Best for Sauces, whipped cream, soups, baking, coffee
Keto sub Coconut cream is the best dairy-free swap — same richness and fat content. Shake the can before opening to combine.
Storage Use within 5-7 days of opening. Freezes in ice cube trays for cooking, but won't whip well after thawing.
Annie Lampella
Annie Lampella Recipe Developer
Heavy cream replaces milk in almost every recipe I make. For whipped cream, I chill the bowl and beaters first — room temperature cream takes forever to whip. For sauces, reduce heavy cream by half over medium heat for a rich, thick base that coats pasta and protein perfectly.

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