I have a recipe that I planned to make tonight that calls for 1 cup of Half and Half. I do not have any Half?

Question

and Half. Does anyone know of a substitution for that or should I just ditch the idea of making that recipe?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

No don't ditch your recipe.  It's easy to substitute for Half and Half.  Hope your recipe turns out good.

Substitute 3/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream for 1 cup half & half.

or

Substitute 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter and enough milk to equal 1 cup for 1 cup half & half.

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Answer 3

Half & Half is basically half milk and half whipping (heavy) cream. But if you don't have Half & Half on hand you probably won't have heavy cream either. You could use whole milk and a bit of unsalted butter, but your best bet is to simply go to the store and get the Half & Half.

I mean, if milk & butter would work just as well...the recipe would have called for them instead since most kitchens usually have them.

Don't try to use canned milks. They may have a thicker texture but due to the extra milk sugar in it the flavor of the dish will be effected.

Answer 4

You can substitute evaporated milk.