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 smoky sausage paste, along with a sprinkle of chipotle flakes, provides enough heat to cut through the fruit, while a drizzle of heavy cream adds a decadent cooling effect. Hannah Whitaker, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024 Combine cream and flour: Whisk together heavy cream and flour; set aside. Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 Whole milk costs 3 to 5 cents per fluid ounce, while half-and-half costs between 9 and 19 cents and heavy cream 17 to 32 cents an ounce, according to the lawsuit. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Joy Howard, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 This rich mussel dish is all about the broth, which is enriched with heavy cream and spiked with hard cider to brighten it up and give it backbone. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 Powers’ Double Shooting Star: 2 eggs 3 ounces superfine sugar (not powdered) 4 ounces milk 2 ounces heavy cream 4 ounces Southern Star Double Shot 4 ounces Southern Star Standard High Rye Bourbon fresh nutmeg coffee bean Method of preparation: Beat eggs on low to medium for about a minute. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 While Bon Appétit’s perennially popular in-house recipe for pasta al limone relies on heavy cream for its body, Franny’s Meyer lemon version takes a different path. Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2024 Scallops With Peas, Mint and Shallots Peas, mint, heavy cream and a pinch of nutmeg make for a luscious sauce to serve as the bed for seared scallops. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heavy cream was in 1895

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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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