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Coco Butter Bean
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When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 10:32 PM

I have a recipe for vodka pasta, and it simply calls for "cream". Is this half and half, whipping cream, heavy cream, table cream? I'm so confused!

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I_shop_Q
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 10:40 PM

I think heavy cream and whipping cream are the same, that's what I use when a recipe calls for cream. I don't see why you couldn't substitute half and half if you wanted to lighten the recipe a little. Never heard of table cream.
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 10:41 PM

Since this is a pasta dish, my choice would be the heavy cream for a heartier sauce.
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HonnyBrown
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 10:45 PM

The first time I make a recipe calling for cream, I use heavy (whipping) cream.

The next time, I will lighten it by using half and half. That's not always successful.

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house_cat
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 11:47 PM

I use heavy cream. If I'm making a dish like that, I'm already going out on a limb with calories. Besides, I find that a little goes a long way.

I've been using heavy cream in my coffee for the last couple of years. I use about a half tablespoon for a cup of coffee. When I use milk, I need at least four times more and fat free milk isn't even worth it.

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Desertdi
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-15-2014 11:56 PM

For casseroles and cakes........I substitute yogurt for other dairy

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faeriemoon
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-16-2014 12:34 AM

For Penne alla Vodka I use heavy cream.

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seattlegirl98026
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-16-2014 12:53 AM

Heavy cream.
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Soushi24
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-16-2014 09:09 AM

Heavy cream. I have found that even though it has more calories and fat, you use less because the flavor is more intense.

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brii
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Re: When something calls for cream, what kind do you use?

‎09-16-2014 09:12 AM

I use heavy cream

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