Dairy Fat Details

The following are the average fat contents of dairy products. The percentages are approximate but should help you understand the implications of substituting one product for another in an ice cream recipe.

Heavy cream: 36 percent

Whipping cream: 30 percent

Creme fraiche: 30 percent

Sour cream: 18-30 percent

Half-and-half: 10.5-18 percent

Milk: 3.5 percent

Buttermilk: 2 percent