Stymie Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 doing my first baking in Mx, the half n half seems less creamy than I am used to. any opinions as it relates to use in a recipe? what are some of the terms used here for "heavy cream" or "whipping cream"? m. gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Heavy cream is: crema para batir (cream to be beaten). However I disagree with your description of Mexican half & half; I have used it successfully in many many recipes. These are recipes I have used for years in the US and I get the same results here. I use the Lyncott brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 The heavy cream, crema batir, has less butterfat than cream NOB. It can make making whip cream a bit of a challenge. Make sure the beaters and bowl have been in the freezer for a spell. Cream should be really cold. Have some superfine sugar (SuperLake) to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, tomgates said: The heavy cream, crema batir, has less butterfat than cream NOB. It can make making whip cream a bit of a challenge. Make sure the beaters and bowl have been in the freezer for a spell. Cream should be really cold. Have some superfine sugar (SuperLake) to add. When you say put beaters and bowl in the freezer for a “spell” how long are you talking about? Is an hour or two enough or should it be something more like overnight? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 If half & half refers to the liquid's content of half milk and half cream with a butterfat content of 12.5%, why couldn't one just put some butter into 100% milk to be the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Xena said: When you say put beaters and bowl in the freezer for a “spell” how long are you talking about? Is an hour or two enough or should it be something more like overnight? Thank you. A minimum of 15 minutes. You just want to chill them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: If half & half refers to the liquid's content of half milk and half cream with a butterfat content of 12.5%, why couldn't one just put some butter into 100% milk to be the same? That would be buttermilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tiny said: That would be buttermilk. Buttermilk is the liquid left behind after churning butter out of cultured cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 I forgot the HaHa. 1 hour ago, AngusMactavish said: If half & half refers to the liquid's content of half milk and half cream with a butterfat content of 12.5%, why couldn't one just put some butter into 100% milk to be the same? You are correct. To achieve one cup of half-and-half substitute: Mix 1/2 cup whole milk + 1/2 cup light cream. Or Mix 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream. Or Mix 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream. Or Place 4 teaspoons melted unsalted butter in a measuring cup, then add enough whole milk to equal 1 cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 ... or buy some Half & Half. Finding clotted cream here would be a real treat for some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Don't hold your breath. Ah, clotted cream... a distant dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Ferret said: Don't hold your breath. Ah, clotted cream... a distant dream. Clotted cream sounds easy to make. One recipe says "Beginner Level". 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Just found a recipe to make clotted cream in a slow cooker. I may try that. Then I will ask the wife if there is something like that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Yogurt is also a healthy choice. If you are using baking powder, it makes the rise. Unfortunately I would think all the probiotic bacteria would be killed. I am loving my new Amasi Masai Warrior yogurt using whole milk. It clots up like clotted cream, is deliciously creamy, and tastes somewhere between yogurt and buttermilk. Next summer, when the fresh mangos come out I can't wait to make mango lassi with a pinch of Himalayan salt on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 I use the half & half here in recipes with no problem also. I also use the whipping cream (crema batir) without chilling anything .. add sugar and vanilla and whip it stiff in a tupperware bowl, put a lid on it and it will last in the fridge for about 3 days. I use the homemade buttermilk that you can purchase at the shop which is about 3 to 4 blocks down on the right on the street that runs south between Lloyds and Guadalajara Pharmacia. It works great. Happy baking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Also be aware, in Mexico there is a commercial version of "Creme Fraiche" which is only slightly soured cream, and many people (I am not one of them) who like "Chantilly", a Mexican version of Dreamwhip, sold by the tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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