the thickened cream you got is correct, the thickened cream we get here also contains gelatine (which is how it holds its shape when you whip it). If the cream taste is overpowering, you could add more milk, add some yoghurt or although your not supposed to you could use light cream instead althogh I would use some more milk instead of some cream (take out 1/4 to 1/2 of the cream and substitute that for milk), it will still turn out the same just less creamy. You do get used to the taste, I made some vanilla bean ice cream last weekend, it's to die for!
