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Different Types of Cream
Different Types of Cream
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Demystify the dairy section with this helpful guide to Different Types of Cream and their culinary applications. Understanding the precise differences in milk fat percentages between heavy cream, light whipping cream, light cream, and half-and-half ensures recipe success whether you're making whipped toppings, ganache, or creamy soups. This practical reference helps home cooks make appropriate substitutions and achieve consistent results.
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Heavy cream has at least 36 percent milk fat.
Light whipping cream, also just called "whipping cream," contains between 30 to 36 percent milk fat.
Light cream, also called "coffee cream" or "table cream," has between 18 to 30 percent milk fat.
Half-and-half contains at least 10.5 percent milk fat, but not more than 18 percent.
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Different Types of Cream was added on February 10, 2022 and last updated on November 25, 2025.
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