whipping cream

noun

: a cream suitable for whipping that by law contains not less than 30 percent butterfat

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Use heavy whipping cream in this recipe, not just whipping cream. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 The price of dinner rolls, fresh cranberries, whipping cream and cubed stuffing all went up, according to the survey. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 The retail prices of cranberries, whipping cream, sweet potatoes, stuffing and items for the veggie tray increased. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024 Along with turkey, the list includes cubed stuffing, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, frozen peas, fresh cranberries, celery, carrots, pumpkin pie mix and crusts, whipping cream and whole milk. Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 On the other hand, dinner rolls, fresh cranberries, whipping cream and cubed stuffing went up in price. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024 Nice options are settings designed specifically for dough, whipping cream, and other common tasks. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 17 June 2024 The cream puff craze grew during World War II when whipping cream was in short supply. Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 Stir in reserved corn kernels and whipping cream; cook, slowly stirring mixture, until corn is tender-crisp and liquid begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whipping cream was in 1921

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“Whipping cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whipping%20cream. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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