Vegan Creams Available at Australian Supermarkets

Vegan Creams Available at Australian Supermarkets

When it comes to vegan cream, the options at major supermarkets are still fairly limited, but there are a few reliable ones we genuinely rate and use ourselves.

Flora Thickened Plant Cream and Vegan Life Vegan Cream are two of the best available. Vegan Life offers two versions, one designed for whipping and one for cooking. Both Flora Thickened Plant Cream and Vegan Life Vegan Cream for Whipping whip well and hold their shape, making them dependable for desserts, while still being useful in savoury dishes.

You can use vegan cream across both savoury meals and desserts in much the same way you would use dairy cream.

Using Vegan Cream in Savoury Dishes

Vegan cream works much like dairy cream in everyday cooking. It adds richness, softens flavours and helps bring sauces together without overpowering the dish.

It is ideal for creamy pasta sauces such as mushroom, garlic and herb, pumpkin or tomato based sauces that need mellowing. Add it once your vegetables are cooked, keep the heat gentle and allow it to simmer until the sauce thickens.

Vegan cream also works well in potato bakes, creamy vegetable casseroles and gratins. It pairs nicely with garlic, pepper, herbs and spices like nutmeg.

For soups, stirring vegan cream through at the end works especially well for pumpkin, potato, cauliflower or corn soups, giving a smooth and comforting finish.

Using Vegan Cream in Desserts

This is where these vegan creams really shine.

Vegan cream can be whipped for desserts like chocolate ripple cake, layered cakes, pavlovas, crepes or simple fruit based desserts. Start with well chilled cream and whip just until soft peaks form, stopping as soon as it thickens to avoid over whipping.

It also works well in chocolate ganache, cheesecakes, mousses and no bake slices. When gently heated with chocolate, it creates a smooth ganache suitable for cakes and tarts.

In baking, vegan cream can replace dairy cream in cakes and desserts where moisture and richness are needed rather than structure.

Vegan Creams You Can Buy at the Supermarket

Flora Thickened Plant Cream

This is a versatile all rounder. It pours, cooks and whips well, making it suitable for both savoury dishes and desserts. Its neutral flavour makes it easy to use in pasta sauces, bakes and whipped toppings.

Vegan Life Vegan Cream for Whipping

This option is designed specifically for desserts. It whips reliably and holds its shape, making it ideal for cakes, chocolate ripple cake, mousses and dessert toppings. It is best kept for sweet uses rather than cooking sauces.

Vegan Life Vegan Cream for Cooking

This version is designed for savoury meals. It performs well when heated and works nicely in pasta sauces, soups and baked dishes where you want a creamy finish. It is not designed for whipping.

Final Thoughts

While vegan cream options are still limited at major supermarkets, the ones available now are far more reliable than they used to be.

Whether you are making a creamy pasta, baking a cake or whipping up a dessert, vegan cream can slot easily into everyday cooking without needing to change how you cook.

To see more vegan products available at the supermarkets, check out our supermarket section here.

LGV!