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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In a small blender, combine mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Once peaches and custard have cooled, whisk peaches and heavy cream into custard mixture.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Strawberry Pie 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and capped
1 baked pie crust
1 cup heavy cream, whipped OR 1 small carton Cool Whip
Combine cornstarch, gelatin, sugar and water in saucepan.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 cup heavy cream.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Once peaches and custard have cooled, whisk peaches and heavy cream into custard mixture.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Strawberry Pie 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and capped
1 baked pie crust
1 cup heavy cream, whipped OR 1 small carton Cool Whip
Combine cornstarch, gelatin, sugar and water in saucepan.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 cup heavy cream.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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