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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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 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 May. 2025.

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