For the ultimate DIY sub, use equal parts light cream and whole milk If it's heavy cream that's in your fridge, for 1 cup halfandhalf, substitute ¾ cup milk plus ¼ cup heavy cream If your household is more of a lowfat milk kind of place, adjust the ratio to account for the missing fat 2/3 cup lowfat milk plus 1/3 cup heavy cream hardlikearmour As long as you're not trying to whip it If the recipe calls for liquid heavy cream, then halfandhalf most likely will be an adequate substitute If the recipe needs the extra fat from the cream, you could add a little unsalted butter also Upvote (1) To use as a heavy cream substitute, look for the wholemilk variety, which contains at least 79% fat It works very well in sauces, but has a slightly cooked, caramelized flavor Advertisement
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