Description
This easy homemade half and half substitute allows you to recreate the creamy richness of store-bought half and half using simple ingredients like milk, heavy cream, and optional butter. Perfect for coffee, cooking, and baking, this versatile substitute can be tailored to your preferred creaminess by adjusting proportions.
Ingredients
Scale
Option 1
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk (any percentage)
Option 2
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Option 3
- 2/3 cup non-fat milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Option 4 (with melted butter)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 scant cup milk (any percentage)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Choose one of the ingredient combinations above and pour the milk and cream (or milk and melted butter) into a bowl or container. Stir or whisk together until fully blended to create your half and half substitute.
- Use as Half and Half: Use this mixture in any recipe or coffee where you would normally use store-bought half and half. It provides a similar creamy texture and flavor, perfect for cooking, baking, or beverages.
Notes
- Adjust the milk and cream ratio to achieve your desired richness and fat content.
- Using melted butter mixed with milk is a great alternative when heavy cream is unavailable.
- This substitute should be refrigerated and used within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Shake or stir well before each use as the mixture may separate slightly upon standing.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Substitute/Miscellaneous
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Keywords: half and half substitute, homemade half and half, milk and cream substitute, dairy substitute, cooking substitute
