No, heavy cream and double cream are not the same, although they are both dairy products used in cooking and baking. Heavy cream is a dairy product that has a fat content of around 36% or higher, while double cream is a dairy product that has a fat content of around 48%. Double cream is commonly used in British cooking and baking and is often used as a topping for desserts like English Scones and fruit pies. It is thicker and richer than heavy cream and has a slightly more yellowish color due to its higher fat content.