There are many options if you don’t want to use half and half! Here’s the best substitute for half and half in recipes and your coffee.
Half and half off and need a replacement? What to do depends on the type of recipe you’re making…or did you just want it for your coffee? Anyway, we have answers.
The half and half you buy at the store is a simple mix: 50% whole milk and 50% cream. If you’re looking for a substitute for your coffee, you can honestly use any dairy product: the exact percentage of milk fat doesn’t matter with coffee! But if you’re using it in a recipe, here are a few different substitutes you could use.
Note: If you’re making ice cream, we recommend following the recipe as fat formulation is important to structure.
Best substitute for half and half
1. ½ whole milk plus ½ cream.
This one is basically half and half homemade! Mix equal parts whole milk and heavy cream to substitute for half and half.
2. 2/3 low-fat milk plus ⅓ whipping cream.
Do you use skim milk instead? Another option is 2 parts skim milk to 1 part whipping cream. It will be just as good!
Related Recipes
Here are some recipes where you could use half and half:
