Heavy Cream vs Whipping Cream?

[sherin65]

What is the difference? Are they interchangeable?


Thanks,
Sher

 

[jennyema]

Fat content. Heavy has slightly more. The USDA has regulations which prescribe how much fat different types of cream must have.

They are def. interchangeable.

 

[Andy M.]

The difference is in the fat content. Heavy cream is 36% to 40% fat while whipping cream has slightly less fat at 30% to 36%.

Both can be used to make whipped cream and in sauces.

 

[Caine]

What is the difference?

The amount of butterfat.

Are they interchangeable?

Normally, yes.

 

[Robo410]

skimmed, 1%, 2%, whole milk (3.7% or so), 1/2 n 1/2, light cream, whipping cream, heavy cream, butter, cheese

something like that