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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The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.
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Rachel Dolfi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.
—
Rachel Dolfi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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“Heavy cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20cream. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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