How to Thicken Alfredo Sauce

How to thicken store-bought or homemade Alfredo Sauce for a thick, rich, and creamy sauce. Pick your favorite option out of these 10+ trouble shooting methods!

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Cube softened cream cheese and whisk into the Alfredo Sauce into a pot over heat until the cheese is smooth.

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Add some freshly grated good quality Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Freshly grated full-fat Parmesan cheese is your best bet here.

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Whisking in some good quality cheese that you have shredded yourself can also work well.

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Whisk in a little heavy cream into the sauce in a saucepan over medium-heat and bring to a simmer or a little extra thickness.

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Cornstarch (or Arrowroot)

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How to Thicken Alfredo Sauce

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How to thicken store-bought or homemade Alfredo Sauce for a thick, rich, and creamy sauce. Pick your favorite option out of these 10+ trouble shooting methods!

Cube softened cream cheese and whisk into the Alfredo Sauce into a pot over heat until the cheese is smooth.

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Cream Cheese