Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais Recipe

Make incredibly creamy vegan heavy cream and crème fraîche in just 8 minutes! This unbelievably easy recipe, discovered on an online forum, uses simple ingredients to achieve a luxuriously rich texture perfect for topping your favorite desserts, soups, or savory dishes. Say goodbye to dairy and hello to decadent plant-based deliciousness!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Calories 1043.5 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais

Soymilk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup

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How to Make Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais

Combine ¾ cup soy milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a blender.
Blend on high speed for 1.5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sunflower oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
With the blender running on high speed, slowly drizzle the oil mixture into the soy milk mixture in a thin, steady stream.
Continue blending until the mixture thickens significantly and resembles heavy cream (about 2-3 minutes).
Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Your vegan heavy cream/crème fraîche is ready! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

71g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais?

Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais takes about 13 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais?

Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais has approximately 1043.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 170 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais?

The key ingredients for Vegan Heavy Cream Creme Frais are Soymilk, Lemon Juice, Oil, Vanilla Extract, Maple Syrup. See the full list with measurements above.