I need heavy cream, but the grocery store only has whipping cream.

Is it okay to use it instead?

Will it ruin my recipe?

Whipped cream in a bowl

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A food expert weighs in.

Will swapping one for the other ruin the recipe?

Whats the difference between them anyway?

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Inquiring andstrawberry shortcake-loving minds want to know.

The good news is that Ive got answers, and they wont require you to grocery store-hop.

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Whats the Difference Between Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream?

Strawberry Shortcake Cake Garnished With Halved Strawberries on a Cake Stand

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First, lets get the (quite confusing) nomenclatures down.

The FDA regulates food products and standardizes their naming, so manufacturers are required to follow the naming conventions.

Depending on what youre cooking, the variation in milkfat can have an effect on the recipe.

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