Has anyone used tinned cream? We had a couple of the Man's friends over last night and I didn't have any fresh cream or ice cream to serve with pudding I made at the last minute (but made custard instead). Just wondering what its like, for 'emergencies' such as this, and if its possible to whip with any success.

Also, just need to add.... One of the guys last night was a cook, and the other was a chef, I think (or another cook, but pretty sure chef), and they both thought my cooking was fab! Made a highly butchered version of ss_storm's tuna mornay (my cupboard is VERY bare!), and the cook liked it. The chef didn't have it since he ate just before coming over, but promised to try the dessert, even though he's not a sweets person. My butterscotch pudding won him over, and I feel extra special since he doesn't even try the cook's deserts! Yay me. Sorry, just had to gloat! Oh, adding further, cook volunteered chef to cook dinner next time, and cook offered to do all the dishes! These two can visit anytime! (And they are good with the kids, an extra bonus)