whipping cream

noun

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

Examples of whipping cream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Place 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream in the chilled bowl of an electric mixer; beat on medium speed until cream begins to thicken. Bill Daley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Combine eggs, whipping cream, and butter: Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, and butter in a large bowl. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2023 Add crabmeat, cream, and seasonings: Gently stir in crabmeat, whipping cream, salt, Old Bay, and black pepper; cook, stirring often, until crab is heated through, about 4 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023 The Cuisinart Hand Mixer has nine speed settings (whipping cream in just two and a half minutes), and a comfortable hand grip. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023 Bring butter and whipping cream to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until thickened. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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