What is half-and-half for ice cream?

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1. What is half-and-half for ice cream?
2. Can half and half milk freeze?
3. How do you unfreeze half and half?
4. Can half and half be frozen for coffee?
5. Is it OK to drink curdled cream in coffee?
6. Why does my half and half curdle in my coffee?
7. Can you freeze soup made with half and half?
8. Can I use frozen cream cheese to make cheesecake?
9. Why is cheesecake batter lumpy?
10. What is the quickest way to soften cream cheese?

What is half-and-half for ice cream?

It's that simple. Half whole milk, half heavy cream. ... The texture is thicker and more luscious than milk, but less decadent and rich than cream.

Can half and half milk freeze?

Editor: You can definitely freeze half-and-half, especially if you are planning to just use it in cooking rather than for coffee. ... Just make sure you give it a good whisk or shake after it is thawed to redistribute any butterfat that might have separated out in the freezing process.

How do you unfreeze half and half?

The best way to defrost frozen half and half is to transfer the frozen product from the freezer to the fridge. Leave the frozen half and half to thaw for several hours. Once thawed, it's normal for dairy to split because the butterfat has clumped.

Can half and half be frozen for coffee?

Can You Freeze Half-and-Half for Coffee? Yes, you can, but we recommend thawing it before adding it to your coffee though. Here is our best suggestion for freezing half-and-half for coffee and then using it: Pour half-and-half into ice cube containers, but only fill them ½ of the way full.

Is it OK to drink curdled cream in coffee?

It's the unintentional curdling of milk that's past its expiration date, or has been left out all day, that can make you sick. ... But if it's perfectly fresh and it curdles in your coffee, there's no harm in drinking it.

Why does my half and half curdle in my coffee?

Dear Peggy: The temperature of the coffee is a contributing factor, but the main curdling culprit is acid. Coffee is acidic, and any acid in sufficient quantity will curdle cream. The susceptibility to curdling is further increased as the heat of the mixture is raised. ... Finally, cream itself contains lactic acid.

Can you freeze soup made with half and half?

Half-Blended Soups But soups like this Creamy Broccoli-Cheese Soup will separate when frozen and aren't apt to gracefully reintegrate when reheated. Consider freezing the soup pre-blending, and blending a portion once reheated.

Can I use frozen cream cheese to make cheesecake?

Our conclusion: If you're going to freeze cream cheese, use it only in applications in which its grainy texture won't stand out. You can use thawed frozen cream cheese to make pound cake. Do not use thawed frozen cream cheese to make cheesecake.

Why is cheesecake batter lumpy?

What Causes a Lumpy Batter? Cheesecake calls for a lot of cream cheese, which tends to be the main reason behind the lumps in your batter. ... The best way to do this is to wait until your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it will soften. Your cream cheese will soften if left out at room temperature.

What is the quickest way to soften cream cheese?

How to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly

1. For an 8-ounce block of cream cheese, place the completely unwrapped cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it on high for 15 seconds.
2. Add 10 seconds for each additional 8 ounces of cheese or as needed until you have softened the cream cheese.