heavy cream
noun
: a cream that is markedly thick
especially
: cream that by law contains not less than 36 percent butterfat
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Cheese, butter, and heavy cream make a dense sauce balanced by fresh zucchini and basil.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Yes, there’s bacon, too, and a little heavy cream.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Starting on a low speed, add the heavy cream to the mixer and gradually increase to medium.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Stir in heavy cream, coffee, and coffee liqueur.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Yes, there’s bacon, too, and a little heavy cream.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Starting on a low speed, add the heavy cream to the mixer and gradually increase to medium.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Stir in heavy cream, coffee, and coffee liqueur.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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