Question: what is the difference between whipping cream and single cream?
Answer: Single cream is a richer version of milk, with around 18% fat content. ... Whipping cream has around a 36% fat content, which allows air to be trapped when whipped, roughly doubling the volume. Once whipped, it can be used to top desserts or fill cakes and pastries. Double cream is the thickest with around 48% fat content.