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Light cream
Other Names:
british: single cream, table cream, coffee cream
What is Light cream?
Light cream
, called single cream in the UK, is sometimes referred to as coffee or table cream. Light cream may contain from 18 to 30 percent fat but most typically products will have 20 percent fat. In comparison, typical half and half in the U.S. contains 10 to 18% fat.
Substitute for Light cream
If your recipe calls for light cream you can substitute:
For one cup light cream substitute equal amounts of half and half
OR - Use 1/2 cup
evaporated milk
plus 1/2 cup whole milk
OR - For cooking use 7/8 cup whole milk and 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
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Favorite Light cream Recipes
Brandy Pots de Creme
This Brandy Pot de Creme pot de creme recipe uses brandy, chocolate chips, eggs and light cream or whipping cream. The Brandy flavor mellows when the pot de creme is baked Make in pot de creme cups or ramekins.
Lavender Scented Pots de Creme
This delicate Lavender Scented Pots de Creme dessert is scented with dried lavender flowers. The flowers are heated with the creme and allowed to stand to absorb the scent.
Chocolate Butterscotch Fondue
Uses chocolate and butterscotch bits (chips) cream, and vanilla.
Mayan Hot Chocolate
Mayan Hot Chocolate is a spicy hot chocolate made with chile-infused milk, cinnamon, nuts and vanilla.
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