Heavy Cream for Whipped Cream, how do I know if the cream is "Heavy"?

Question

I am trying to make whipped cream, it seems I need Heavy Cream to make it. How do I know that the cream I buy is actually "Heavy Cream"? Sorry for the stupid question... T_T

Answer 1

at the store there is milk, half and half and heavy cream, its labeled. half and half is half milk and half heavy cream. you just never noticed it before, thats all! :)

Answer 2

Everybody else has given you the info you requested but I must add my two cents worth. :-)

Chill the bowl and the beaters in the refrigerator for a while before pouring in the cream and whipping - works faster.

Use little or no sugar, since you normally are using whipped cream on something that is already sweet. I just use a 'touch' of natural vanilla, which I add to the cream before whipping.

Best you've ever had. I guarantee it. (Please save some for me, I'm drooling!)

Answer 3

Hi.Relax, it's all good. Not a stupid Q at all, what with all the diff labeling,...there's Heavy Cream, light cream, whipping cream,...actually, the heavy OR the whipping will work. Use that, some 10X confectioner's sugar, a dash of vanilla. Then do Devo ("Whip it good!"). (NOTE: if you like, you can flavor it with a bit of liquer, like amaretto,...)

Answer 4

It will say so on the carton. Heavy Cream, Light Cream, Half & Half, etc....

You use heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Then beat the mixture with a hand-held electric mixer until the peaks stiffen.

Answer 5

the carton will either say heavy cream or whipping cream...if not heavy whipping cream.

Answer 6

it will tell u on the carton but ur best bet is to just buywhipping cream the u know it will do what u want most stores sell it and if u are in any dount then ask some one to help u that is what they are there for

Answer 7

Like above....marked on the carton...not a stupid question @ all:) Been there.

Answer 8

I read the label