"Heavy Cream" is that 35% whipping cream?

[SandraC]

Hi all ~ I am going to attempt to make Creme Brulee today. The recipe calls for heavy cream, is that 10%, 18% or 35%? I figured it's the 35% whipping cream but I'm not sure. Thanks! S

 

[Margie J]

The Dessert Bible describes heavy cream as one with a fat content between 36 and 40 percent.

They go on to describe the use of a premium heavy cream instead of a supermarket brand (Hood) of cream in a custard. The heavier % of cream leaves a heavier "mouth feel" which isn't always desired, as they say.

Given that, the 35% whipping cream may be just fine for Creme Brulee.