Hi Steve, it is a bit confusing! First, Heavy Cream and Heavy Whipping Cream are essentially the same thing, so you should be good with either of those products. Secondly, because most ice cream recipes include a combination of milk and heavy cream, the overall fat content of the mixture is reduced so that the butterfat is more likely to fall into the ideal range for making ice cream.
April 20, 2024 at 9:54am
In reply to I’m a bit confused about the… by Steve Stark (not verified)
Hi Steve, it is a bit confusing! First, Heavy Cream and Heavy Whipping Cream are essentially the same thing, so you should be good with either of those products. Secondly, because most ice cream recipes include a combination of milk and heavy cream, the overall fat content of the mixture is reduced so that the butterfat is more likely to fall into the ideal range for making ice cream.