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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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Once pureed, add the heavy cream and V8 and stir. CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 The silky-rich pie is made with maple syrup, butter, heavy cream, and eggs nestled in shortcrust pastry and served with a dollop of Chantilly cream. Pamela MacNaughtan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025 While the oven preheats, combine fennel, heavy cream, garlic, nutmeg, some of the Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and add heavy cream and sour cream. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy cream

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 2025.

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