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

In a small blender, combine mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, and Parmesan cheese. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025

Once peaches and custard have cooled, whisk peaches and heavy cream into custard mixture. —Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025

Strawberry Pie 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and capped 1 baked pie crust 1 cup heavy cream, whipped OR 1 small carton Cool Whip Combine cornstarch, gelatin, sugar and water in saucepan. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 cup heavy cream. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heavy cream

• academe
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• elohim
• episteme
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• airstream
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• esteem
• extreme