Less fat makes half-and-half a Less fat makes half-and-half a poor substitute

[Food Network Fan]

Less fat makes half-and-half a poor substitute for cream
By Food Network Kitchens
Q. Can you replace cream with half-and-half in cooking or desserts? A. While you can certainly replace cream with half-and-half when cooking, you just have to be aware of its properties. Because the fat content of half-and-half is ...

[BerryBaby]

Has anyone tried the 'fat free' half and half? Ish! It was horrible, but I had to try.

[Food Network Fan]

Wonder what it's 2 halves consist of?

[BerryBaby]

Probably nothing so it should be called Zero and Zero.

[Pluff Mudder]

The only thing I've replace cream with half n' half in has been chowders. And, they turned out fine.

[PicBuddy]

Yep, same here, only in chowders and they also turned out fine. Just don't want to boil it as that changes the flavor. Generally we don't buy anything that says "low fat". Low fat cheese should just be called "rubber". And whatever you do, no not EVER, ever ever ever, buy low fat cream of mushroom soup.... Just please trust me on that one.....