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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The rich custard is made with egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Begin by slicing Yukon golds with a mandoline to achieve thin, perfectly even slices, and then simmer the potatoes in milk before bathing them in the rich, simple combination of heavy cream, butter, and Gruyère cheese.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
To make your own homemade cold foam taste more like a frozen creamer, use heavy cream for the base; this helps create a richer, thicker, and more stable texture.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Whip the remaining ½ cup heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until stiff.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Begin by slicing Yukon golds with a mandoline to achieve thin, perfectly even slices, and then simmer the potatoes in milk before bathing them in the rich, simple combination of heavy cream, butter, and Gruyère cheese.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
To make your own homemade cold foam taste more like a frozen creamer, use heavy cream for the base; this helps create a richer, thicker, and more stable texture.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Whip the remaining ½ cup heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until stiff.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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