A plant-based culinary crème that includes water, fat, sweetener, plant-based protein, and a non-dairy milk powder. The plant-based culinary crème does not contain any dairy products. The plant-based culinary crème may be used in hot and/or cold applications. The culinary crème can be used in sauces, soups, pudding (both instant and cooked), smoothies, dressings, and frozen desserts. It provides a crème option for people who cannot or choose not to eat dairy-based products.