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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Plain yogurt is also a healthy swap for mayo and heavy cream in dips, soups, and sauce recipes.
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Another key difference is that her recipe calls for heavy cream, while ours calls for milk.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Half-and-half: Half-and-half strikes a great balance between heavy cream and regular whole milk to lend a velvety creamy yet light custard taste.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Another key difference is that her recipe calls for heavy cream, while ours calls for milk.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Half-and-half: Half-and-half strikes a great balance between heavy cream and regular whole milk to lend a velvety creamy yet light custard taste.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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