To not understand the difference between creams

[Southernemmy]

I’m trying to make a no bake chocolate cheesecake that requires double cream . However, I’m not in the UK so this is hard to come by. Would whipping or heavy cream be better as a replacement? Would I need to adjust quantities? Thank you for any advice in advance .

I think heavy cream would be your best bet. (:

I think heavy cream is the equivalent fat content which is the important thing for cooking.

With regards to quantities, I’m not overly sure. I think heavy cream is the same as double so I don’t think you need to change anything. (:

Wow - that was quick! Thank you! And will the heavy cream thicken in the same way when whisked? (I’m really showing how knowledgeable I am here). 🙈

I think they're different names for the same thing, so should thicken in the same way. I'm not 100% certain though so don't take that as an expert opinion!

Heavy cream is double cream. Will thicken when whipped, but if you overwhip it will turn into butter. Always what I would use in a cheesecake.

Another vote for heavy cream: I grew up on my mother’s chocolate cake made in England with double cream to an American recipe that called for heavy cream. Quantities are the same. Damn, that cake was good!

Double cream is 48% fat
Whipping cream 36% fat and
Single cream 24% fat

Only double and whipping cream will whip. Whipping cream came out mid to late 70s (from memory).

Thanks everyone! Appreciate the info and advice. About to start!