heavy cream

American  

noun

1. thick cream having a high percentage of butterfat.

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Example Sentences

After an hour of gentle simmering, I finished with a splash of apple cider vinegar, a stream of heavy cream and a dusting of parmesan, the final sauce glossy, fragrant, rich and unexpectedly bright.

From Salon

In lieu of heavy cream, I added a few tablespoons of butter along with the milk.

From Salon

Where a recipe calls for cream, it is heavy cream.

From The Wall Street Journal

Use cold heavy cream and a splash of vanilla — or almond extract, if you’re feeling lush.

From Salon

The soup base can also be incorporated with heavy cream to make a decadent, spring-themed pasta sauce that pairs well with seafood, like grilled salmon or pan seared shrimp.

From Salon