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
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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.
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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
Add Kahlua, heavy cream and pumpkin spice, and whisk to combine.
—Daniel Neman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Housemade queso uses Colby Jack cheese, heavy cream and butter instead of Velveeta, meat is never frozen and fries get deep-fried twice to come out extra crispy without losing their fluffy center.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer until the cheese melts.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
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
Add Kahlua, heavy cream and pumpkin spice, and whisk to combine.
—Daniel Neman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Housemade queso uses Colby Jack cheese, heavy cream and butter instead of Velveeta, meat is never frozen and fries get deep-fried twice to come out extra crispy without losing their fluffy center.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer until the cheese melts.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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