Think scrambled eggs, puddings, or cheesecakes that taste best at their creamiest. For recipes like the latter, you may want to swap out your tried-and-true heavy cream for Cool Whip. The substitute ...

which breaks down and traps air bubbles as the cream is whisked. Unfortunately, the leaner mix of plant milk and oil won't trap air the same way. If you need a vegan alternative to whipped cream, you ...

If you're dairy-intolerant, bear in mind that soya cream is a good substitute for single cream - it will whip fairly well if well chilled.