How to Use heavy cream in a Sentence

heavy cream

noun
  • The recipe calls for 3 cups of heavy cream and 2 cups of goat milk.
    Ann Maloney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The recipe calls for three cups of heavy cream and two cups of goat milk.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 June 2022
  • Use heavy cream in the filling, not milk or half-and-half.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Stir the heavy cream, vanilla and Kahlúa into the base.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
  • To make the egg wash, whisk together the egg and heavy cream in a small bowl.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and allow to cool.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Heat 100 grams of heavy cream, then pour it over the dark chocolate.
    Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
  • And then fresh eggs, and whipped heavy cream, milk, and sugar.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2021
  • So go ahead and use the good stuff: full-fat butter and heavy cream.
    Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, 14 July 2021
  • Crush the crackers into a bowl, and whisk with heavy cream and half of the olive oil.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2022
  • It’s a custard, with four egg yolks and equal amounts of heavy cream and half-and-half.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
  • In a saucepan, bring heavy cream just to a boil, then pour it over chocolate.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021
  • The Cheese Gal used olive oil for hers, but heavy cream, milk, or half-and-half should do the trick, too.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The crab cake — not on the menu every day of the week — was a French version, served in a heavy cream sauce.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2023
  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer until the cheese melts.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in stock, heavy cream, and thyme.
    Cheryl Day, Country Living, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Add the ice cubes and heavy cream and shake again to chill, then strain the liquid into a glass filled with ice.
    Lynne Sherwin, cleveland, 8 Apr. 2022
  • In a large bowl, combine the water, cream cheese, heavy cream, 3/4 cup (about 2 ounces) of the Parmesan and the lemon zest.
    Washington Post, 12 July 2021
  • The fruit sits in a pastry shell on a thick bed of heavy cream, whipped with sugar and a jolt of dark rum.
    Mayukh Sen, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Whisk together egg and 1 teaspoon of the heavy cream in a small bowl.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • Add Kahlua, heavy cream and pumpkin spice, and whisk to combine.
    Daniel Neman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Sautee them with butter, herbs, and heavy cream to create a rich dish.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2021
  • While that chills, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Combine tomato sauce, heavy cream and green peas in a saucepan.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Use two different kinds of cheeses, plus a healthy glug of heavy cream.
    Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Stir in heavy cream, lemon jest and juice, thyme and vanilla extract.
    Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2021
  • The chief beverage maker in the home laid in a supply of eggs, milk and heavy cream.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2022
  • After all the heavy cream has been added, stop stirring and allow to boil for 1 minute.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Stir in jalapeno, if using, green onions, and heavy cream, if using.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2023

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