Double Cream vs Heavy cream

A side-by-side guide to substituting Heavy cream for Double Cream (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Heavy cream works as a 1:1 swap for Double Cream in most recipes.

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Double Cream

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Double Cream

Heavy cream

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: common

Notes: Nearly identical fat content (36–40% vs 48%). Behaves identically in all applications.

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When to use Heavy cream instead of Double Cream

Nearly identical fat content (36–40% vs 48%). Behaves identically in all applications. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Heavy cream for Double Cream?

Yes — Nearly identical fat content (36–40% vs 48%). Behaves identically in all applications. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Double Cream to Heavy cream?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Double Cream and Heavy cream interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Nearly identical fat content (36–40% vs 48%)..

Is Heavy cream a better substitute than other options for Double Cream?

Heavy cream is one of the options SubSwap lists for Double Cream. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Double Cream substitutes.

Looking for more Double Cream substitutes beyond Heavy cream?

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