Have a recipe that calls for half and half but you’re all out? With two ingredients you can make half and half. Use it for cooking, baking, adding to coffee, and more. It couldn’t be easier!
Half and half is one of my favorite ingredients. It makes homemade frosting extra luxurious, mashed potatoes super creamy, and it is delicious in coffee, icing, glazes, cocktails, and more.
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What is half and half?
Half and half is a combination of half milk and half cream. It is thicker and creamier than milk yet not as thick and decadent as cream. It falls right in between milk and cream.
How to make half and half
In order to make half and half combine equal parts milk and cream. If you use light cream it will be closer to store bought half and half. If you use heavy cream it will have a bit more fat, but it will still work just fine.
You can make a small portion or a large portion, based on what you need. For example:
- ½ cup cream + ½ cup milk = 1 cup half and half
- ¼ cup cream + ¼ cup milk = ½ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons cream + 2 tablespoons milk = ¼ cup half and half
