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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Personally, my favorite results came with the Ninja Kitchen’s gelato recipe, which utilizes egg yolks, milk, and heavy cream (along with any flavorings), simmered and then chilled in an ice bath before sticking the pint into the freezer.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Whisk the sour cream and light or heavy cream together in a large liquid measure or a bowl.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Although not a traditional Italian dish, Alfredo sauce is made of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water, and seasoning.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Whisk the sour cream and light or heavy cream together in a large liquid measure or a bowl.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Although not a traditional Italian dish, Alfredo sauce is made of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water, and seasoning.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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