Used to think that life was sweet, Used to think we were so complete, I can't believe you'd throw it away. Used to feel we had it made, Used to feel we could sail away,
In Britain, single cream refers to a milk product that has between 10 percent and 12 percent butterfat.This relatively low level of butterfat creates a thin liquid similar to the U.S. product called half and half. In contrast, double cream in Britain refers to a cream product containing 48 percent butterfat.n Britain, single cream refers to a milk product that has between 10 percent and 12 percent butterfat.
It's known as half cream, but isn't that easy to find. In practice, if I'm using a US recipe that calls for it, I use a 2:1 mix of single cream and full fat milk.. US half and half has typically a 12% fat content. UK single cream has an 18% fat content.