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Half and Half

Dairy

An equal blend of whole milk and heavy cream with about 10-18% fat. Used in coffee, creamy soups, sauces, and baked goods for richness without the full fat of cream.

3 substitutes

Substitutes

Cream, Heavy

1:2

Mix 1 part heavy cream with 1 part whole milk to replicate half and half exactly (1:1 ratio of cream to milk). Or use half the amount of heavy cream alone for richness.

βœ…Best for: coffee, sauces, soups, baked goods
⚠️Not for:

Milk, Whole, 3.25% Milkfat

1:1

Whole milk has less fat but works in most recipes. Sauces will be slightly thinner. Add 1-2 tsp butter per cup to boost fat content.

βœ…Best for: coffee, lighter sauces, baking
⚠️Not for: whipping, very rich sauces

Milk, Canned, Evaporated, with Added Vitamin A

1:1

Evaporated milk has about the same fat content as half and half and creates very creamy sauces and soups. Has a slightly cooked flavor.

βœ…Best for: soups, sauces, baked goods, coffee
⚠️Not for: whipping