Half-and-half (10–18% fat) lightens coffee and sauces without the weight of cream. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for half-and-half, with exact amounts.
Use: 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream for 1 cup half-and-half
Stir together.
Exact match.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup half-and-half
Swap directly.
Thinner; fine for coffee.
The best all-round substitute is Milk + cream: use 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream for 1 cup half-and-half. Stir together. Exact match.
Yes. Use 1:1 for 1 cup half-and-half. Swap directly. Thinner; fine for coffee.
Gluten-free options: Milk + cream, Whole milk.
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