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Half cream, half milk — easy to fake.
| Amount needed | Use instead | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 1/2 cup whole milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream | Literally the definition. |
| 1 cup | 3/4 cup milk + 2 tbsp melted butter, topped with milk | From 2% milk pantry. |
| 1 cup (in coffee) | 1 cup evaporated milk | Richer body than half-and-half actually. |
1/2 cup whole milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup milk + 2 tbsp melted butter, topped with milk; 1 cup evaporated milk.