Can half and half replace cream?

Question

I'm making a pasta recipe which requires cream. Can I use half and half instead and still get close to the same outcome?

Answer 1

In this case yes, it may not be quite as thick as it would be with cream though

Answer 2

Yes, but if you want almost exactly the same outcome, add 2 tablespoons of butter and reduce the half and half by 2 tablespoons for each cup of cream called for.

Bert

Answer 3

Hi Caryn, I would add half cream and either half milk or plain water. The trouble with using double cream is that it can have a tendency to "split". this would separate your sauce, and while it would still be edible it would not look very appetising. I hope this helps,all the best. Rab

Answer 4

Instead of half and half, how about using light cream? Half and Half might turn out a little runny and not thick

Answer 5

For pasta, yes. I do it all the time to save on fat grams. The difference is barely noticeable. I just don't substitute if it's a dessert or some pastry.

Answer 6

For something like a cream sauce, it will be fine. You may want to add a little extra butter to the sauce

Answer 7

eww, but if that is what you like, just reduce it by letting the water simmer out of it slowly. if you try really hard, you will notice a difference, but perhaps you will like the difference, or perhaps not.

Answer 8

yes or evap. milk will work also

Answer 9

No