Can I Substitute Half and Half?

Another good way to make a substitute for half-and-half is to combine equal parts of milk and light cream (½ cup of each). ... You can also use skim milk to make half-and-half. Instead of using equal parts of milk and cream, use 2/3 cup of low-fat milk and 1/3 cup of heavy cream to make a seamless substitution.

How do I substitute half-and-half for heavy cream?

Half-and-Half and Butter

You can also use half-and-half to replace heavy cream without adding butter in certain recipes, such as sauces and soups. To substitute for 1 cup (237 ml) of heavy cream, mix 7/8 cup (232 grams) of half-and-half with 1/8 cup (29 grams) of melted butter.

Can you substitute half-and-half for regular milk?

Half and half: Half and half has 10 to 18% milkfat. Use ¾ cup half and half and ¼ cup water as a replacement for 1 cup whole milk.