light cream
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Devieilhe, with a smooth tone like light cream, gave Constance’s prattling utterances an air of ingenuous wisdom, beautifully balancing Pérez’s tightly wound, self-conscious Blanche.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2023
This is the exact formula for half-and-half, but home cooks are more likely to have heavy cream on hand than light cream, which is why we think the first recipe is the best method.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2021
To replace 1 cup half-and-half, try 1/2 cup light cream and 1/2 cup whole milk, or, for cooking and baking, 1½ tablespoons melted butter plus enough whole milk to equal 1 cup.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2020
Dessert: Back on the delightful terrace at Viscos, it's time for "soupe de peches" — peach soup — a refreshing summer pudding made with fresh peaches, light cream and bits of pistachio.
From US News ● Jul. 9, 2016
Beat the yolks and sugar to a light cream; add the flavoring.
From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary
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