Substituting Half and Half Milk with Whole Milk + Heavy Cream

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Vegetarian
Contains Dairy

You will need:

½cupHeavy Cream
½cupWhole Milk
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Half and Half Milk = ½ cup Heavy Cream + ½ cup Whole Milk

Nutrition Facts

For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
240g
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.0g
68%
Total Carbohydrates 14.0g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
11%
Protein 4.0g
8%
Sodium 60mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Best Uses

Cookies
Cakes
Breads
Pastries
Muffins
Pie Crusts

Effects on Your Baking

Flavor Impact

No change here — you’ll get the same mild, creamy flavor as half-and-half, since both ingredients are direct components of it.

Texture Changes

This is a perfect texture match! Half-and-half is literally just a mix of milk and cream, so this combination replicates its smooth, creamy consistency without any noticeable difference in moisture or richness.

Structural Effects

Since the fat content is nearly identical, the substitution works seamlessly in recipes for baking, sauces, custards, and soups. It provides the same balance of richness and lightness.

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