I need heavy cream, but the grocery store only has whipping cream. Is it okay to use it instead? Will it ruin my recipe? A ...

Whipping cream, also known as light whipping cream, contains 30% to 35% milkfat, which does make a difference in your recipe.

It comes down to fat. Although often used in conjunction in recipes (and stocked right next to each other in most grocery stores), half-and-half and heavy cream are not quite the same thing. You might ...