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Light cream
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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