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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Some call for an Alfredo-like sauce made with heavy cream, butter and Parmesan, while others rely on just olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan and starchy pasta water.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Make a batch of Chantilly cream by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
Directions Whisk together cream cheese and heavy cream in a medium bowl until well combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems and hulls removed (plus strawberry slices for garnish)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Make a batch of Chantilly cream by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
Directions Whisk together cream cheese and heavy cream in a medium bowl until well combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems and hulls removed (plus strawberry slices for garnish)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy cream
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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