Whats the difference between half and half and light cream

Wonder no more about the difference between half and half, light cream, whipping cream and heavy cream.

Whats the difference between half and half and light cream

Milk Fat Scale

In one word, it comes down to one thing – fat.  The percentage of fat content is what differentiates how each product performs in recipes.

Heavy Cream and Light Cream are best used for adding to coffee or pouring over fruit.

Whats the difference between half and half and light cream

Whipping Cream thickens soups and sauces.

* In order to make a whip, a minimum of 32% fat content is required.

Heavy Cream, at 36-40% fat content, is the most widely used in the making whipped cream and ice cream.

Whats the difference between half and half and light cream

Author’s Opinion: I haven’t researched who originated the fat scale and how each grade of milk was named, but it would make more sense to me if the last two – Heavy Cream and Whipped Cream were switched.

Additional Resources:

Southern Living  – Difference between Whipping Cream and Heavy Cream and how to use them.

Related Article by Emma Christensen : Difference between Half and Half,  Light Cream, Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream
http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-halfandha-73203

Emma is the recipe editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer (Spring 2015).

Martha Stewart Explains the fat scale. *Cream information located between 4:55 – 8:16 on the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4epI_4YYPZE

About.com – How to make your own heavy cream  substitute at home with milk and butter. *Not for whipping.

Whipping Tips by Alberta Milk

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Light cream

Whats the difference between half and half and light cream

Other Names:british: single cream, table cream, coffee cream

What is Light cream?

Light cream, called single cream in the UK, is sometimes referred to as coffee or table cream. Light cream may contain from 18 to 30 percent fat but most typically products will have 20 percent fat.  In comparison, typical half and half in the U.S. contains 10 to 18% fat.

Substitute for Light cream

If your recipe calls for light cream you can substitute:

  • For one cup light cream substitute equal amounts of half and half
  • OR - Use 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup whole milk
  • OR - For cooking use 7/8 cup whole milk and 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine

Favorite Light cream Recipes

  • Brandy Pots de Creme

    This Brandy Pot de Creme pot de creme recipe uses brandy, chocolate chips, eggs and light cream or whipping cream. The Brandy flavor mellows when the pot de creme is baked Make in pot de creme cups or ramekins.

  • Lavender Scented Pots de Creme

    This delicate Lavender Scented Pots de Creme dessert is scented with dried lavender flowers. The flowers are heated with the creme and allowed to stand to absorb the scent.

  • Chocolate Butterscotch Fondue

    Uses chocolate and butterscotch bits (chips) cream, and vanilla.

  • Mayan Hot Chocolate

    Mayan Hot Chocolate is a spicy hot chocolate made with chile-infused milk,  cinnamon, nuts and vanilla.

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Can light cream be substituted for 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). This is the exact formula for half-and-half, but home cooks are more likely to have heavy cream on hand than light cream, which is why we think the first recipe is the best method.

Which is healthier cream or half

Half and half has the same vitamins and minerals as heavy cream, with a lower fat content and fewer calories per tablespoon. This might be a better swap for heavy cream or flavored creamers if you're trying to lose weight. You can find fat-free half and half at most grocery stores.

Can you substitute light cream or half

If the light cream falls closer to 30% fat, it's the only dairy substitute that can actually be whipped like heavy cream, though it won't form quite as stiff peaks. Half-and-half: This dairy product is simply half cream and half milk and contains about 10.5% to 12% fat. It can be used as a one-to-one equivalent.

Is there a difference between cream and half

According to the FDA, half-and-half contains between 10.5 percent to 18 percent milk fat, while heavy cream contains between 36 percent and 40 percent milk fat. Because heavy cream contains more fat, it is thicker and has a richer taste and a creamier mouthfeel than half-and-half.