Dairy & Eggs

Substitutes for Heavy Cream 45% in gelato

Heavy cream standardized to 45% milkfat is a high-fat dairy cream used to raise fat and richness in gelato and ice cream. Beyond fat it carries about 4.7% milk solids-not-fat (protein, lactose, minerals) and roughly 50% water. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat, adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then -7% fat, -6% solids, adjust to compensate.

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