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

Evaporated milk works well as a substitute for heavy cream in sauces or soups calling for whole milk. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Whisk until smooth, then add 1¼ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, and a pinch of kosher salt and whisk custard until no streaks of unincorporated egg remain. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Add the sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, salt, and heavy cream. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

The quick filling is made with just heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and fresh raspberries. — Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heavy cream

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