Dairy & Eggs

Substitutes for Heavy Cream 48% in gelato

Heavy cream at 48% butterfat is a high-fat dairy cream used as the primary fat source in gelato and ice cream. It delivers rich milk fat plus a small amount of milk solids-not-fat (protein, lactose, minerals) while contributing little added 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 -8% fat, -7% solids, adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then -10% fat, -9% solids, adjust to compensate.

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