Imagine making a rich, creamy tomato soup on a rainy Tuesday. The recipe says heavy cream. You only have heavy whipping cream. Go ahead and pour it in.
Or picture a coffee date at home. You want a silky swirl in your mug. Either cream will add that luxurious finish without separating or tasting weird.
7 Best Tasty Heavy Cream Alternatives That Are Easy to Find and Use
For baking, say scones or a quiche, the swap is seamless. Your crust will still be flaky, your filling still set. No one will ever know.