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Can I cook and bake with Half & Half?
Yes, Half & Half works well in many recipes. Here are some suggestions for the types of recipes where it works well:
• Sauces, soups and gravies
• Baked goods such as scones, muffins, cakes and quick breads
• Buttercream frostings
• Cooked custard creams
• Chocolate sauces and toppings
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Can I substitute Half & Half for heavy cream or whipping cream?
It is best to use the cream product called for in the recipe. Sometimes half & half may be substituted successfully for whipping cream in sauces, soups, batters, puddings, and fondues although the consistency of the finished recipe may be thinner or less rich. Half & half should not be substituted for whipping cream in ice creams and other recipes that require a higher amount of milk fat, or for whipping.
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Can I substitute Half & Half for milk?
Yes, you can cook and bake using Half & Half in place of milk in most cooking and baking recipes.
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How do you recommend that I store Half & Half?
This product requires refrigeration. For best results use by the date by the date stamped on the package. Once opened, the half & half should be used within 7 to 10 days.
We do not recommend freezing half & half. Freezing does not affect the safety or nutritional value of the product, texture and/or taste may be affected when the product is thawed. We do not guarantee the quality of our products if stored frozen. -
How long is an open container of Half & Half good for in my refrigerator?
The product should be used within 7 to 10 days of opening or by the date printed on the container -- whichever date comes first.
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What coffee or espresso drinks work well with Half & Half?
Half & Half is the perfect complement to coffee and espresso drinks. The hot coffee drinks will be creamy and rich. Here are coffee drinks we suggest: Raspberry Crème Coffee and Hearts Afire Coffee.
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What is the shelf life of the open container of Half & Half?
The product should be used within 7 to 10 days of opening or by the date printed on the container -- whichever date comes first.
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Where can I find Half & Half?
Please call 1-800-878-9762 for help locating this product in your area or click on the Where to Buy tab above.
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Why does my half & half curdle when I add it to my coffee?
Sometimes the acid in coffee along with the coffee’s heat may tend to curdle the cream when it is added to coffee if the cream is not fresh. To prevent this from happening, be sure to use fresh cream.
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