Heavy cream
High-fat cream that whips and won't curdle when simmered. Adds body and silk to sauces and soups.
Used for
- soups
- sauces
- whipping
- baking
In the kitchen
- Simmer.
- Whip.
- Reduce.
- Temper.
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