Dairy
Cream
Also called heavy cream, pouring cream, double cream
What it is
High-fat dairy. Thickness varies by country labelling.
Origin
Global dairying.
Flavour
Rich, sweet.
How to use it
Finishes tomato-butter chicken gravies. Not for Roman carbonara.
Storage
Fridge.
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Ingredient challengeQuestions about Cream
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What is Cream?
High-fat dairy. Thickness varies by country labelling.
How do I use Cream?
Finishes tomato-butter chicken gravies. Not for Roman carbonara.
How do I store Cream?
Fridge.
What does it taste like?
Rich, sweet.
What allergens should I watch?
Milk. Check the packet in your kitchen.
What can replace Cream?
whole milk + a knob of butter (medium for sauces, soups). Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Milk
Recipes using it
Butter chicken
मुरग़ मखनी
Delhi restaurant gravy: tandoori-style chicken in a tomato-butter sauce. Famous, modern, and not a stand-in for 'Indian food'.
2 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Rose tteokbokki
로제떡볶이
The creamy, pink, extremely 2020s cousin of street tteokbokki — still Korean, just wearing a dairy jacket.
30 minEasy🌶️🌶️
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles
Yesterday's tortillas, today's salsa — softened, not soggy if you are lucky, with cream, cheese and an egg.
30 minEasy🌶️🌶️
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine
A savoury custard tart with smoked pork — cream, egg, pastry. Cheese is a later argument.
2 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Coxinha
coxinha
Teardrop croquettes of shredded chicken in a dough, breaded and fried — a bar snack that is a project.
2 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pavlova
Pavlova
A marshmallow-centred meringue, cream and fruit — Australia and New Zealand still arguing, both correct enough to eat.
2 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
Aussie Burgers
Aussie Burgers from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
21 minEasyNo chilli
Mini chilli beef pies
Mini chilli beef pies from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 6 minA bit of work🌶️
Lamingtons
Lamingtons from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Apple & Blackberry Crumble from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minMediumNo chilli
Blackberry Fool
Blackberry Fool from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Cajun spiced fish tacos
Cajun spiced fish tacos from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMedium🌶️
Chicken Ham and Leek Pie
Chicken Ham and Leek Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 38 minA bit of workNo chilli
Canadian Butter Tarts
Canadian Butter Tarts from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.
47 minMediumNo chilli
Chickpea Fajitas
Chickpea Fajitas from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Churros
Churros from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
32 minA bit of workNo chilli
Crema Catalana
Crema Catalana from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 2 minMediumNo chilli
Eton Mess
Eton Mess from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Fish pie
01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive
1 hr 8 minA bit of workNo chilli
Grape Nut Ice Cream
Grape Nut Ice Cream from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
6 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Ham hock colcannon
Ham hock colcannon from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMedium🌶️
Nanaimo Bars
Start by making the biscuit base. In a bowl, over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter with the sugar and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally until smooth. Whisk in the egg for 2 to 3 mins until the mixture has thic
2 hr 33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Piernik (Polish gingerbread)
Piernik
Piernik (Polish gingerbread) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pistachio cake
Pistachio cake from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 26 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pouding chomeur
Pouding chomeur from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minMediumNo chilli
Pork rib bortsch
Pork rib bortsch from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 25 minA bit of work🌶️
Raspberry mousse
Raspberry mousse from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 36 minEasyNo chilli
Rogaliki (Polish Croissant Cookies)
Rogaliki
Rogaliki (Polish Croissant Cookies) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minMediumNo chilli
Sauerkraut pierogi
Sauerkraut pierogi from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
Flapper Pie
Flapper Pie from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of workNo chilli
Strawberries Romanoff
Strawberries Romanoff from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
5 hr 10 minEasyNo chilli
Torrijas with sherry
Torrijas with sherry from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup (Shchi) from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
48 minMedium🌶️
Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Chicken Alfredo Primavera from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
51 minA bit of workNo chilli
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo from Italy. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minEasyNo chilli
No-Churn Rum Raisin Ice Cream
No-Churn Rum Raisin Ice Cream from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
7 hrMediumNo chilli
Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
Pierogi
Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake and Cupcakes
Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake and Cupcakes from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 53 minA bit of workNo chilli
Polish doughnuts (Pączki)
Pączki
Polish doughnuts (Pączki) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 52 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pork & sauerkraut goulash
Pork & sauerkraut goulash from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 34 minMediumNo chilli
Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
53 minMediumNo chilli
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Sticky Toffee Pudding Ultimate
Stone and chop the dates quite small, put them in a bowl, then pour the boiling water over. Leave for about 30 mins until cool and well-soaked, then mash a bit with a fork. Stir in the vanilla extract. Butter and flour s
2 hr 3 minA bit of workNo chilli
Fettucine alfredo
Fettucine alfredo from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMediumNo chilli
Polish chocolate & walnut cake
Polish chocolate & walnut cake from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli
Christmas Pudding Trifle
Christmas Pudding Trifle from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
50 minMediumNo chilli
Postre Chajá
Postre Chajá from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 55 minA bit of workNo chilli
Crock Pot Chicken Baked Tacos
Crock Pot Chicken Baked Tacos from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Mushroom soup with buckwheat
Chop the onion and garlic, slice the mushrooms and wash the buckwheat. Heat the oil and lightly sauté the onion. Add the mushrooms and the garlic and continue to sauté. Add the salt, vegetable seasoning, buckwheat and th
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Hodge Podge
First, cook your vegetables. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Par-cook carrots and potatoes for five minutes until carrots and potatoes are fork tender, then blanch the peas and beans for about a minute in the
30 minMediumNo chilli
Sukuma Wiki
Sukuma Wiki from Kenya. Times were inferred from the source steps.
32 minEasyNo chilli
Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
Chocolate churros with chocolate & salted caramel sauce
Chocolate churros with chocolate & salted caramel sauce from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
28 minA bit of workNo chilli
Cucumber & fennel salad
Cucumber & fennel salad from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Knafeh
Knafeh from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrMediumNo chilli
Sauerkraut pierogii
Sauerkraut pierogii from Ukraine. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
New York cheesecake
Position an oven shelf in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Line the base of a 23cm springform cake tin with parchment paper. For the crust, melt the butter in a medium pan. St
11 hr 32 minA bit of workNo chilli
Clam chowder
Rinse the clams in several changes of cold water and drain well. Tip the clams into a large pan with 500ml of water. Cover, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins until the clams have just opened. Tip the contents of th
43 minMediumNo chilli
Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
72 hr 51 minA bit of work🌶️
Hot Chocolate Fudge
Hot Chocolate Fudge from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of work🌶️
Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets
Mazariner – Scandinavian Almond Tartlets from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chocolate Souffle
Chocolate Souffle from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Norwegian Potato Lefse
Norwegian Potato Lefse from Norway. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes
French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 6 minMediumNo chilli
Prawn & Fennel Bisque
Shell the prawns, then fry the shells in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins. Add the onion, fennel and carrots and cook for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften. Pour in the wine and brandy, bubble hard for a
1 hr 16 minMediumNo chilli
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 46 minMediumNo chilli
Lasagna Sandwiches
Lasagna Sandwiches from United States. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minMediumNo chilli
Salted Caramel Cheescake
1) Blitz the biscuits and the pretzels in a food processor and mix the biscuits with the melted butter. Spread on the bottom of an 8″/20cm Deep Springform Tin and press down firmly. Leave to set in the fridge whilst you
8 hr 20 minMediumNo chilli
Suksessterte (Norwegian almond “success cake”)
Norwegian almond “success cake”
Suksessterte (Norwegian almond “success cake”) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
Three-cheese souffles
Three-cheese souffles from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 31 minA bit of work🌶️
White chocolate creme brulee
White chocolate creme brulee from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Parmentier
Chicken Parmentier from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 16 minA bit of workNo chilli
Fennel Dauphinoise
Fennel Dauphinoise from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrMediumNo chilli
Rømmegrøt – Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge
Rømmegrøt – Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Oil and line a 20cm round loose- bottomed cake tin with cling film, making it as smooth as possible. Melt the butter in a pan. Crush the biscuits by bashing them in a bag with a rolling pin, then stir them into the butte
8 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
Steak Diane
Steak Diane from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake)
World’s Best Cake
Kvæfjord Cake “Verdens Beste” (World’s Best Cake) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Raspeballer (Norwegian Potato Dumplings)
Raspeballer
Raspeballer (Norwegian Potato Dumplings) from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Baked Yuca Fries
Baked Yuca Fries from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Creamy Corn Soup Recipe
Creamy Corn Soup Recipe from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Strawberry tart
Strawberry tart from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of workNo chilli
Papas Chorreadas Recipe (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce)
Papas Chorreadas Recipe
Papas Chorreadas Recipe (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce) from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minA bit of workNo chilli
Layered mango custard
Layered mango custard from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
CAFE LA LLAVE ESPRESSO ICE CREAM
A note about the espresso: I like using the fine ground espresso brick and making the coffee in a regular moka pot, but you can certainly also use the Nespresso style capsules if you have that type of espresso maker. FUL
25 minMediumNo chilli
Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle
Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Black Bean soup
Black Bean soup from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minA bit of work🌶️
Slagroomtaart
Slagroomtaart from Netherlands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrMediumNo chilli
Creamy Mustard Chicken
Creamy Mustard Chicken from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 7 minMediumNo chilli
Flija Layered Pancake / Crepe
Flija Layered Pancake / Crepe from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 55 minA bit of workNo chilli
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken from Belgium. Times were inferred from the source steps.
53 minA bit of workNo chilli