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

Meanwhile, heat ⅔ cup heavy cream and ⅔ cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium until just about to simmer. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Michael Durkin, 16, loved to cook, particularly pasta dishes in heavy cream sauce, despite his older sister Isabel’s dairy allergy. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

There’s no need to add heavy cream; the soup is delectable as is. — Martha Stewart, 12 Oct. 2026

In another large bowl beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heavy cream

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