Evaporated Milk Substitute for Half-and-Half: Exact Ratio
Looking for a half-and-half substitute? Evaporated Milk works as a direct replacement. Use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water in any recipe that calls for half-and-half. This swap works best for coffee, sauces, baking.
Best Substitute
Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
Diluted evaporated milk approximates half-and-half's fat content. Slight caramelized flavor.
Tips When Replacing Half-and-Half in Recipes
Half-and-half sits between milk and cream in fat content, making it ideal when you want richness without heaviness. It will not whip because its fat content is too low. In coffee, the fat carries flavor and rounds out bitterness.
What Is Half-and-Half and Why Substitute It?
A blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream containing 10-18% milk fat. Used in coffee, sauces, soups, quiches, and custards where you want richness without the heaviness of cream.
Evaporated Milk is one of 6 alternatives you can use instead of half-and-half. For a complete list of half-and-half substitutes with ratios and cooking tips, visit the full half-and-half substitute page.
What Else Can I Use Instead of Half-and-Half?
Milk + Heavy Cream instead of Half-and-Half
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Milk + Butter instead of Half-and-Half
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Whole Milk instead of Half-and-Half
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Oat Milk (barista blend) instead of Half-and-Half
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Coconut Milk (canned, diluted) instead of Half-and-Half
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use evaporated milk instead of half-and-half?
Yes, you can use evaporated milk as a substitute for half-and-half. Use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water. Diluted evaporated milk approximates half-and-half's fat content. Slight caramelized flavor.
How much evaporated milk equals half-and-half?
Use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water to replace half-and-half with evaporated milk. Works best for coffee, sauces, baking.
What is the best substitute for half-and-half?
Evaporated Milk is a popular substitute for half-and-half. Use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water for a 1-to-1 replacement. See all 6 alternatives on our half-and-half substitute page.