Replace Heavy Whipping Cream With FF 1/2 & 1/2?

[AnnieDrews]

Has anyone successfully replaced heavy whipping cream in a recipe (soup in this case) with fat free half-and-half? I'm just wondering if it would change it too much or ruin it.

 

[Barbara L]

I honestly don't know, but I would think it would be way different. Maybe if you replaced it with regular half & half it would be ok? It would have more fat than the other half & half, but a lot less than heavy whipping cream. It would still be thinner though, I would think. But, as I said, I don't know that from experience. Hopefully someone who has tried it will respond.

Barbara

 

[msmofet]

I always use Fat free 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream for cream soups, white sauces (mac and cheese sauce, garlic bechamel sauce etc) and alfredo sauce. I only have heavy cream when I want fresh whipped cream. I always have 1/2 & 1/2 in the house for coffee, tea, mashed taters etc

 

[Barbara L]

That's good to know! That is why I specified that I didn't have experience with it. Definitely worth trying then.

Barbara

 

[AnnieDrews]

Thanks, MsMofet!

 

[msmofet]

Thanks, MsMofet!

You're welcome.

 

[jabbur]

I've also used the FF half and half in soups, gravies, sauces etc. No discernible difference in my experience. It's a great way to cut back on the fat intake.

 

[AnnieDrews]

Thanks, Jabbur! Think I am going to try to sneak it in next time.

 

[betterthanabox]

I do it all the time! Just don't try to whip it. That doesn't work even with cream of tartar. I tried it two days ago!

 

[violettedawn]

I write a cooking article for a mag. and last year I actually wrote an article on resolutions and not giving up comfort food. I wrote up a recipe for butternut squash soup and it comes out great with ff half and half! imagine creamy butternut squash soup, with NO guilt...mmmm....although I do believe it is a bit sweeter than the real stuff! ciao!

 

[jennyema]

I write a cooking article for a mag. and last year I actually wrote an article on resolutions and not giving up comfort food. I wrote up a recipe for butternut squash soup and it comes out great with ff half and half! imagine creamy butternut squash soup, with NO guilt...mmmm....although I do believe it is a bit sweeter than the real stuff! ciao!

YEs. I dont like the corn syrup and other junk they put into it.