whipping cream

noun

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

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This kit includes a 375-ml bottle of Elijah Craig Bourbon, pre-measured portions of each of the Craig Nog ingredients (including Madagascar vanilla extract, spice blend, milk, whipping cream, and glittering star anise pods), and a limited-edition etched Elijah Craig pitcher. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 Use heavy whipping cream in this recipe, not just whipping cream. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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 27 Mar. 2025.

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