Cans of Reddi-wip cream on a grocery store shelf - The Image Party/Shutterstock Whipped cream stirred into a dessert gives it a light, lifted texture, while whipped cream on top of a dessert makes it ...

Heavy cream (aka heavy whipping cream) is ideal for desserts needing structure, like trifles or icebox cakes. Whipping cream (aka light whipping cream) works well for soft dollops on pies, puddings, ...

Whipped cream stirred into a dessert gives it a light, lifted texture, while whipped cream on top of a dessert makes it feel ...