Can half and half be used as a replacement for heavy cream?

Teak
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  • April 1, 2012
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Alexandra M. February 14, 2019
Hi im making a cheesecake, it calls for heavy cream to mix in not whip. Can I substitute the heavy cream with half & half?
 
Linda April 16, 2018
Hi can I use half and half instead of heavy cream I’m making chicken and mushroom pasta
 
Scott April 16, 2018
Linda-
Doesn't seem like a problem to me- you might want to add a touch of butter as mentioned above
 
Sharon P. July 24, 2017
I am making pecan bars
 
chef O. April 1, 2012
Half n half is fine for most recipes that call for cream. Just keep in mind you do not save hardly any calories by doing that.
 
bigpan April 1, 2012
I have often sub'd half and half, but would not go any lower in fat content.
 
hardlikearmour April 1, 2012
As long as you're not trying to whip it. If the recipe calls for liquid heavy cream, then half-and-half most likely will be an adequate substitute. If the recipe needs the extra fat from the cream, you could add a little unsalted butter also.
 

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angiegeyser April 1, 2012
Depends on the recipe, but most often yes. The results just won't be as rich. What are you making?
 
Sharon P. July 24, 2017
i am making pecan bars
 
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