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45 recipes tagged with cream.
1 serving To make a Black Russian, omit the heavy cream. For a vegan version, substitute well-shaken, canned full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream for…
Fettuccine tossed in a rich butter, cream, and Parmesan sauce. A simple, classic Alfredo-style pasta dish.
6 servings This simple pudding is made by curdling cream with citrus juice. The absence of eggs or starches makes for a surprisingly light, bright-tasting…
About 1 quart Fior di latte means “flower of milk.” It is an incredibly simple flavor that relies solely upon the highest quality milk you can buy…
A creamy homemade strawberry ice cream made with fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla. Simple to prepare and perfect for warm-weather…
A classic custard pie with a silky egg-and-cream filling in a blind-baked pastry crust, lightly scented with vanilla and optional nutmeg. Serve plain or…
A chilled berry cream dessert made with fresh strawberries or raspberries, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream. Served with a fresh berry coulis.
A creamy French mussel soup made with white wine, shallots, and herbs, finished with cream and egg yolk for richness. Garnished with mussels and chives.
About 1 cup A roux-based gravy suitable for poultry, beef, pork, and milder lamb and venison. If desired, you may strain the drippings first and remove…
About 2 ½ cups; 2 servings An excellent way to use surplus garden tomatoes.
6 servings Italian panna cotta is a rich but light, smooth gelatin cream. For a panna cotta with little flecks of vanilla bean dispersed throughout…
A simple pat-in-the-pan butter dough for pie crusts or tart shells, made with flour, butter, and cream.
These miniature quiches are made with store-bought phyllo cups and a simple egg custard. They can be filled with ham, broccoli, or roasted red peppers…
1 serving Notoriously rich and sweet, making it a good after-dinner drink.
About ½ cup Rich and refined, beurre blanc is traditionally served with fish, but is also excellent drizzled on seared scallops; grilled or sautéed…
Eight 3-inch shortcakes The cream in this recipe replaces the butter in a standard biscuit dough, resulting in biscuits that are quicker and easier to…
4 to 6 servings We are partial to old-fashioned recipes that combine fruit with whipped cream or rich custard. If using cream, serve within 2 hours…
About 4 cups; 3 servings We recommend buying shucked oysters for this recipe: shucking dozens of oysters can get old (and expensive). To shuck live…
8 to 10 servings For more information on alternate molds and cake linings, see About Charlottes.
6 to 8 servings This soufflé tastes remarkably like a sugar cookie. You may use 2 vanilla beans in place of the vanilla extract. Gently heat the heavy…
1 serving This is an excellent way to use up jelly that didn’t set properly. Or, gently melt an equal amount of any jelly and use it instead of the syrup…
About ⅔ cup A bright and lively sauce for beef, lamb, pork, or chicken. This sauce can also be made without pan drippings, in which case, cook the…
A classic chess pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a rich, custard-like filling made with eggs, cream, and brown sugar. The addition of cornmeal and…
A classic British trifle with layers of sponge cake, fruit preserves, berries, crème anglaise, and whipped cream, topped with toasted almonds.
A rich ganache made with heavy cream and dark chocolate, used to create an extraordinary hot chocolate beverage.
About 1 ½ cups Instead of adding cream, you may add apple cider, orange juice, or practically any other fruit juice or strained fruit puree. Or, after…
About 3 cups This is a light-colored but rich and creamy chocolate filling. This fills a 17 ½ × 11 ½-inch jelly-roll generously. If you whip it until it…
Figs are baked on puff pastry with cinnamon and ginger, then served with a clementine mint cream. A quick and elegant dessert.
A rich and aromatic Indian sauce made with tomatoes, cashews, cream, and a blend of toasted spices, perfect for serving with grilled meats or paneer.
A no-bake dessert inspired by Key lime pie, featuring a buttery biscuit base, whipped cream, and a sweet-tart pineapple topping with a hint of chili.
A classic British bread sauce made with milk infused with onion and spices, thickened with white bread, and finished with butter and cream. Perfect for…
A savory tart with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and oregano in a creamy egg filling, baked in a shortcrust pastry and topped with Parmesan. Serve warm…
A versatile oatmeal base with three topping variations: classic brown sugar and cream, apple cinnamon, or prune dee-lite.
A light and creamy British dessert with vanilla, honey, and lemon, topped with crunchy pistachios. This modernized syllabub uses yogurt for a refreshing…
A super-moist gingerbread made with fresh ginger and molasses, served with a tangy lemon cream. This wintry cake is enjoyable year-round.
A hearty chicken and rice pilaf dish with a creamy white wine sauce, perfect for sharing with friends. This family recipe features tender chicken pieces…
A savory quiche Provençal filled with sautéed onions, peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini in a creamy egg custard, baked in a pre-baked pie shell. Perfect for…
A hearty seafood chowder with bacon, white fish, shrimp or lobster, and potatoes in a creamy broth. This recipe, passed down from the author's…
A sophisticated dessert featuring olive oil-marinated strawberries with passion fruit and lavender custard. The custard is infused with lavender and…
A sophisticated dessert featuring preserved lemon cream, pistachio dukkah, cherry-rosewater sorbet, and ras el hanout caramel sauce. This unique…
A simple, silky egg custard made with cream, milk, and eggs. It requires minimal hands-on time and can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
A rich and creamy champagne butter sauce made with chardonnay, champagne, shallots, and heavy cream, finished with butter for a smooth, luxurious texture…
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