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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Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form in a large bowl.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Cheeseburger Deluxe Casserole This easy and cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe ditches the bread and instead incorporates eggs, heavy cream and a whole pound of bacon to create a keto-friendly dish.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Many creamed corn recipes rely solely on regular milk or heavy cream to get that signature decadence, however using corn milk straight from the cob creates so much more flavor in the creamed corn and adds a touch of sweetness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Cheeseburger Deluxe Casserole This easy and cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe ditches the bread and instead incorporates eggs, heavy cream and a whole pound of bacon to create a keto-friendly dish.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Many creamed corn recipes rely solely on regular milk or heavy cream to get that signature decadence, however using corn milk straight from the cob creates so much more flavor in the creamed corn and adds a touch of sweetness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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