Recipes call for "heavy cream". In the stores, I find "Heavy Whipping Cream" only. Are they the same thing?

Question

All my recipes call for heavy cream.

In the stores, I only find "Heavy Whipping Cream".

No light cream.

I want to use it in my mashed potatoes.

Answer 1

They are the same thing but Heavy Cream contains a little more fat then Whipping Cream

"Heavy cream is the richest type of liquid cream with a fat content of at least 36%, while whipping cream contains between 30% and 36% fat."

http://www.baking911.com/pantry/dairy.htm

So you could use either in your mashed potatoes, it just comes down to how much fat content you want. It will taste great either way.

Answer 2

no they are not the same, but if you are trying to make whipped cream then use the heavy whipping cream. If not makeing a whipped product you can use either. Heavy whipping cream just has a little more fat in it to promote a better whippable product. If you are making whipped cream and are using an electric mixer becareful because if you let it go to long it will turn into butter and then it is no bringing it back. I suggest a ice cold copper or stainless bowl and a hand whisk.

Answer 3

Heavy cream, also called heavy whipping cream, has a fat content of between 36% and 40%.

Light cream has between 18% and 30% butterfat (but generally on the low end of the scale), and light whipping cream has between 30% and 36% fat.

A carton in the store labeled whipping cream will probably be light whipping cream. Many grocers carry heavy cream, but sometimes they don't stock it heavily - ask the manager at yours if it is available.

Substituting whipping cream for heavy cream has never hurt my outcome when I am cooking, so if you need to go ahead and substitute.

Answer 4

Heavy cream contains about 36 percent butterfat and is suitable for whipping. It is the fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk when the milk is allowed to stand. Cream can be classified as heavy cream or light cream depending on the butterfat content.

Equivalents
1 cup (2 cups whipped), 1/2 pint

Substitutions
For soups and sauces substitute equal amounts of evaporated milk (not for whipping or baking)
For use in recipes substitute a mixture of 1/4 cup of butter and 3/4 cup of milk (not for whipping).

Answer 5

The two are really the same thing, just different names. So many people us the heavy cream for whipping purposes that it has become a common name for it. Now, if you're looking to lighten up your recipe, you can substitute half and half, but it won't be as rich. Another option would be to use half heavy cream, and half half and half. That's a lot of halves! Ha.

Answer 6

Yes they are the same BUT there is a product called EXTRA Heavy Whipped Cream which is a little richer.

Answer 7

Yes. Heavy cream and Heavy whipping cream are the same thing.

Answer 8

Yes they are the same thing. It is called whipping cream becuase you can make whipped cream out of it by adding sugar and mixing it very fast & you can make butter by adding salt! its yummy!

Answer 9

Yes, they are the same thing.

Answer 10

yes