Practical ingredient guide
Cooking cream (18% fat)
Light cream with 18% fat, suitable for sauces, soups and gratins.
Dairy and cheese
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Cooking cream adds richness with less fat than whipping cream. Heat gently and stir into sauces. This variety is not suitable for whipping.
Flavour profile
Mild, milky and slightly sweet.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check that the label specifies 18% fat dairy cooking cream, rather than whipping cream or a plant-based substitute.
Store
Store as directed on the pack. Once opened, refrigerate and follow the manufacturer’s consumption guidance.
Prepare
Pasta sauces, vegetable soups, quiches and gratins.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Mushrooms, bacon, cheese, leeks and nutmeg.
How to substitute it
Cream with a different fat content changes texture and calories; adjust the reduction time.
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