Recipes Tips

Cooking with Silk®

It’s easy to go
beyond the glass.

  • Go Easy

    Go easy

    Silk will scorch if cooked
    at too high a temperature.
    Use moderate heat and
    stir constantly for the
    best results.

  • No freezing

    No freezing

    Our products don’t freeze
    well. (The taste and
    texture go downhill when
    thawed.) But mix them
    with other ingredients
    and you’re good. Try Silk
    beverages in frozen
    desserts like granita.

  • On the sweet side

    On the
    sweet side

    Vanilla, Chocolate and
    Pumpkin Spice add a
    festive little kick to
    special desserts and
    breakfast treats.

  • Unsweet really is all that

    Unsweet really
    is all that

    Since there’s no added
    sugar, any kind of
    Unsweet will work well
    across a variety of recipes,
    from sweet to savory.

  • Be original

    Be original

    Any kind of Original adds
    a touch of sweetness,
    similar to dairy milk.

  • Coco-nuts

    Coco-nuts

    Our coconut and coconut
    almond blends taste
    coconutty, so they’re best
    in dishes that
    complement coconut.
    Think curries and
    desserts.

  • Thin to thick

    Thin to thick

    Most Silk products are low
    in saturated fat, so they
    need a little extra
    thickener to set properly
    in puddings or custards.
    Try adding 3 tablespoons
    of cornstarch.

  • Drizzle, don’t whip

    Drizzle,
    don’t whip

    Silk doesn’t whip up like whipping (except our Heavy Whipping Cream!). Scroll on down for ways to make dairy-free whipped topping. Or just drizzle some Silk on top of fresh fruit or cobbler.

Dairy-free substitutions

Bring your dairy-free A game to anything you want to make. Try a simple Silk® swap with your dairy go-to, or go all-in on dairy-free. With Silk®, you don’t have to go without, and it’s easier than you might think.

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Dairy-free Milk Swap

Makes 1 Cup

Directions:

Use Silk, cup for cup, in any recipe calling for dairy milk. For savory recipes, Unsweet works best.

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Dairy-Free Buttermilk Swap

Makes 1 cup

You need:
  • 1 cup Original or Unsweet Silk
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
Directions:

Combine and let sit for 5 minutes. Use in recipe as directed.

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Dairy-Free Evaporated Milk Swap

Makes 1 cup

You need:
  • 2 ½ cups Unsweet Silk
Directions:

Bring to a simmer in a saucepan over medium low heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Cool before using.

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Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk Swap

Makes ¾ cup

You need:
  • 2 ½ cups Unsweet Silk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Directions:

Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan over medium low heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 hour. Cool before using.

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Dairy-Free Sour Cream Swap

Makes about 1 cup

You need:
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup Unsweet Silk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions:

Cover cashews with water and soak overnight. Drain and add to high-powered blender with Silk, lemon juice, vinegar and salt. Blend until thick and smooth. Cover and refrigerate.

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Dairy-Free Greek Yogurt Swap

Makes about ¾ cup

You need:
  • 1 cup (plain or flavored) Silk Almond or Soy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
Directions:

Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place strainer over a bowl. Spoon Silk into strainer. Refrigerate overnight until some of the liquid has drained out and yogurt has thickened. (Note: This will not result in the same protein content as dairy Greek yogurt.)

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Dairy-free Sweet Cream Cheese Swap

Makes About ½ Cup (Note: Recipe Makes Sweet Cream Cheese)

You need:
  • 1 cup (plain or flavored) Silk Almond or Soy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
Directions:

Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place over a bowl.
Spoon Silk into strainer and refrigerate for 24 hours until all liquid has drained out and yogurt is very thick and spreadable like cream cheese.

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Dairy-free Heavy Cream Swap

Makes 1 cup

Directions:

Use Silk Original Soy Creamer to finish soups or sauces as you would heavy cream. Make sure to taste as you go, since there is a sweetish taste to the creamer. Use Silk Soy and Almond Creamers in place of heavy cream in ice cream recipes and some dessert recipes.

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Dairy-free Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative

Directions:

Use Silk Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative cup for cup like dairy to jazz up soups, sauces and casseroles. Or whip it and add a dollop (or two) to desserts, fruit, and more!

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