Cannabis Infused Heavy Cream Stovetop Method: 5 Steps

This cannabis infused heavy cream stovetop method is the foundation for making infused ice cream, whipped cream, sauces, and more. Fordee from Herbistry420 demonstrates the cannabis infused heavy cream stovetop method using a double boiler setup — no infusion machine required. The process takes about 45 minutes and gives you precise temperature control for maximum THC extraction without degradation.

Cannabis Infused Heavy Cream Stovetop Method: What You Need

• Heavy cream — 350 ml (about 1.5 cups). Use full-fat heavy cream only.
• Cannabis — decarbed hash, decarbed flower, distillate, FECO, or RSO. Fordee uses about 1.5g of decarbed hash for ~700–800mg total potency across the batch.
• Kitchen thermometer — essential. You must monitor temperature carefully.
• Double boiler or heavy-bottomed pot — prevents direct heat from scorching the cream.
• Cheesecloth — optional, for straining out plant material after infusion.
• Whisk — for stirring throughout the process.

Cannabis Heavy Cream Double Boiler: 5-Step Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Cannabis

Before you infuse heavy cream with cannabis, your material must be decarboxylated (decarbed). Raw cannabis contains THCA which needs heat to convert to active THC. Flower, hash, and kief all require decarbing. Distillate, RSO, and FECO are already activated and can be added directly. If using decarbed hash, break it into small pieces to maximize surface area in the cannabis heavy cream double boiler.

Step 2: Measure and Heat the Cream

Measure 350 ml of heavy cream and pour it into your double boiler. Turn the stovetop to low heat. As the cannabis cream stovetop temperature climbs, insert your thermometer and monitor closely. The target cannabis cream stovetop temperature is 160–170°F (71–77°C) — not a degree higher if you can help it.

Step 3: Add Cannabis and Maintain Temperature

Once the cream reaches 160°F, add your decarbed hash or flower. When you infuse heavy cream with cannabis, the fat in the cream binds to the cannabinoids, pulling THC out of the plant material. Stir frequently with a whisk — this prevents a skin from forming on the surface and ensures even extraction. Maintain 160–170°F for 30–45 minutes. Lift the pot off the burner briefly if the temperature starts creeping over 170°F.

Step 4: Decide Whether to Strain

After 30–45 minutes, remove from heat. If you want completely clean cream, strain through cheesecloth into a container — this removes all plant particulate. If you’re making coffee ice cream (like Fordee does with this decarbed hash heavy cream infusion), skip the straining — the hash granules are barely noticeable alongside espresso powder in the final product and the undissolved material adds potency.

Step 5: Cool and Store

Let the infused cream cool slightly, then transfer to a storage container. Press cling film onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until needed. Use the decarbed hash heavy cream infusion within 5–7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Alternative Methods for Making Cannabis Infused Heavy Cream

The cannabis infused heavy cream stovetop method is just one approach. Here are the alternatives:

• Magical Butter Machine — set to 160°F, run for 1 hour. Completely hands-off once you add the ingredients.
• Slow cooker / crock pot — set to low (around 160°F), infuse for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Ardent FX / infusion machine — set to the infuse setting for your cannabis type (THC or CBD dominant).
• Cold infusion — technically possible but far less efficient. Stick to heat-based methods.

All methods share the same key rule: do not exceed 170°F. Above that threshold, THC begins to degrade and you lose potency.

Dosing Your Cannabis Infused Heavy Cream

To estimate the potency of your cannabis infused heavy cream stovetop method batch, use an edible dosage calculator. A rough formula: if your flower/hash is 20% THC and you’re using 1g, that’s approximately 200mg of THC (assuming ~100% decarb efficiency and ~80–90% extraction efficiency from the fat).

Fordee’s batch: 1.5g of decarbed hash in 350ml of cream, targeting ~700–800mg total with 8 servings at ~100mg each. Use scientificedibles.com to calculate your specific dose based on your cannabis’s tested potency.