heavy cream

noun

: a cream that is markedly thick

especially : cream that by law contains not less than 36 percent butterfat

Examples of heavy cream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The whisk attachment is designed for whipping ingredients, such as egg whites, aquafaba or heavy cream. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Sweetened condensed milk and a splash of heavy cream give the custard its velvety texture, while maple syrup and vanilla add depth. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Then beef stock and heavy cream are added, and the sauce is reduced heavily. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, heavy cream, pepperoncini brine, ranch seasoning mix, and pepper. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heavy cream

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