light whipping cream substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Light whipping cream — a cream with about 30% milkfat that can be whipped but produces a softer foam than heavy cream. Used in desserts, coffee, and sauces where lighter richness is wanted.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Heavy Whipping Cream

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer, whips more stiffly

02

Heavy Cream

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Higher fat, works in all recipes

03

Half and Half

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter, won't whip as well

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