Hi this is Josie from The Kitchen Community. Have you ever wondered “is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream?” Well, we just posted a guide on The Kitchen Community Dot Org. In it you’ll find the difference comes down to fat content. Heavy cream has slightly more fat (at least 36 percent) compared with whipping cream (at least 30 percent). Both whip well (and taste delicious), but heavy cream will hold its shape longer, while whipping cream produces a lighter, softer texture.