Here’s the thing: It doesn’t really matter if there is a difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream. They’re both delicious dairy products that are the crucial elements behind some of our favorite recipes like whipped cream (duh), panna cotta, ice cream, crème brûlée pie...should I go on? But I understand that it can be confusing to decipher which one is right for your recipe, so I’m sharing what to know about these creamy ingredients.
Heavy Cream vs. Heavy Whipping Cream
Surprise! There is no difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream. They are the exact same product, just sold by different brands under two different names. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), heavy cream must contain at least 36 percent milk fat. It is pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized, and may be homogenized. The same can be said for any carton called heavy whipping cream. Again, different name, same rule. You can use them interchangeably, so my recommendation is to just look for which one is a better deal in grocery stores.
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