Kitchen Tips · October 16, 2018

Can I use Whipping Cream Instead of Heavy Cream?

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Have you ever wondered what the difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream is? We get down to the nitty gritty so that you can educate yourself and make the right decision for your cooking needs.

coffee mug with whipped cream

What is the Difference Between Heavy Cream and Heavy Whipping Cream?

If you spend a lot of time cooking, you probably already know the difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream. However, not everyone knows the difference between these two ingredients. There is a difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream is knowing it’s just a fat content difference. Keep in mind that we’re not talking about the type of whipping cream you buy in a can, we’re talking about the creamy whipping cream you find in a cartoon in the dairy aisle.

Can you use heavy whipping cream instead of heavy cream?

Heavy whipping cream is made up of at least 30% milk fat and heavy cream is made up of at least 36% or more milk fat. Since these two are not exactly the same, you do need to know the difference in using one in place of another. You can use heavy whipping cream instead of heavy cream, it’s just a matter of what you’re making. Keep in mind that heavy cream is going to have about 5 more calories per each teaspoon than heavy whipping cream. You will also find that heavy cream is a bit more costly than heavy whipping cream. So, yes, you can use heavy whipping cream instead of heavy cream in most recipes.

Can you substitute heavy cream for heavy whipping cream?

Part of the joy in baking is being able to substitute different ingredients. You can substitute heavy cream for heavy whipping cream, it’s just a matter of knowing that heavy cream has more fat than heavy whipping cream. If you want to make something that’s heavier and fattier, you’d want to choose the heavy cream. However, most recipes allow you to use these products interchangeably.

What is a good substitute for heavy cream?

What if a recipe calls for heavy cream, but you don’t have it on hand? Heavy cream is used to make coffee creamer, soups, cream cubes, salad dressings, and more. If you don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can use a variety of products. One thing to remember is that nothing will whip up and hold it’s shape like heavy cream. Here are a few good substitutes for heavy cream:

Milk and butter (the butter adds the extra fat you need) get the whipping cream substitute here.
Vegans can use almond milk and olive oil to create a heavy cream type mixture
Cornstarch and milk
Half and half plus butter
Evaporated milk
Heavy whipping cream

What is a heavy whipping cream?

To keep it simple, heavy whipping cream is a type of liquid cream. People use it to make sauces creamier. Heavy whipping cream will even double in volume when it is “whipped” for a certain period of time, creating Whipped Cream. While heavy whipping cream is similar to heavy cream, the difference is in the fat content. If you mix Heavy Whipping Cream for a longer period of time (longer than Whipped Cream) it will turn into butter. You drain the mixture and you are left with buttermilk and butter, all homemade and without preservatives!

Can you freeze heavy whipping cream in a carton?

The answer is yes and no. You can freeze it for 1-2 months but if you freeze it in its original carton, you run the risk of it exploding because it expands when frozen. Just dump it into a different jug or container leaving half an inch empty on top. Previously frozen and thawed heavy whipping cream does not whip as well as fresh though.

Can you make butter with heavy whipping cream?

Absolutely you can make fresh whipped butter with heavy whipping cream. You can pour a cup of heavy whipping cream in a jar and shake for 15 minutes. Or you can go the easy route and use your stand mixer to do all the work. Just pour it in and turn it on medium/high speed for a few minutes. At first it will turn into whipped cream but leave it on for longer and it’ll make creamy butter. Just strain the liquid and keep the butter in a container or wrap in saran wrap. You can shape it into a rectangle. Homemade butter is the best and so easy to make!

How long is heavy whipping cream good for?

You can store opened or unopened heavy whipping cream for 3 weeks in the fridge at a constant temperature. If it doesn’t smell bad or have curdles in it, it’s fine to use.

Comments

Eva says

October 16, 2018 at 11:58 am

Very nice recipes…Thank you.
I wonder if u could use a darker print as the print used is hard to see ?

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