Yes, if you’re out of heavy cream and have a strong wrist. No, if you’re expecting a stiff, bakery-style dollop. The flavor is actually lovely—half-and-half is richer than milk, so you get a creamier taste than you’d think. It’s like discovering your slow, old hatchback can still do a donut in the snow.
One more joke: why did the half-and-half try to whip itself? Because it heard heavy cream was a whipped sensation. (Ba-dum-tsss.) Look, I’m not saying this will change your life—but it might save your dessert from sorrow. And if all else fails, just drink the half-and-half straight. No judgment here.
Final tip: Use a hand mixer, not a whisk. Your arm will thank you, and you’ll avoid the dreaded “tendonitis from half-and-half”—which, believe it or not, is a real condition I just made up. Now go forth and whip the improbable.