Because it’s rebellious. The world tells you to use heavy cream. You say, “I will use lunch drink milk and make it fluffy.” You are a rule-breaker. A dairy outlaw.
Also, it’s hilariously cheap. Heavy cream costs a fortune. Half-and-half is the budget hero. You can make a whole bowl of whipped “cream” for pennies. Your wallet will high-five you.
And the texture? It’s almost like a whipped mousse. It holds air, but it’s silky. It’s not stiff. It’s approachable. It’s the friendly neighbor of whipped toppings.
The tragic failure you should avoid
Do not whip it plain. I repeat: do not whip it plain. You will get thick liquid. It will look like sad, watery Elmer’s glue. You will cry.
Heavy Vs. Whipping Vs. Half & Half: Cream Comparison
Also, do not over-whip it. Once it’s fluffy, stop. Over-whipping half-and-half turns it into lumpy, buttery curds. It’s not pretty. It’s not delicious. It’s a science experiment gone wrong.
And never, ever try to pipe it onto a cake. It will droop. It will slump. It will judge you for your ambition. Use a spoon. Be humble.