Cream
Liquid dairy cream used to enrich soups, sauces and desserts. Fat content varies, so match it to the recipe rather than assuming all cream whips.
What it offers and why to use it
Liquid dairy cream used to enrich soups, sauces and desserts. Fat content varies, so match it to the recipe rather than assuming all cream whips. Stir into soup after vegetables are tender, then heat gently. Use a higher-fat whipping product only when a recipe specifically requires whipping.
Rich, milky and smooth.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check the fat percentage, use-by date and whether it is sweetened; this batch uses about30% fat.
Store
Keep refrigerated and follow the use-by date and guidance after opening.
Prepare
Stir into soup after vegetables are tender, then heat gently. Use a higher-fat whipping product only when a recipe specifically requires whipping.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Vegetable soups, mushrooms, fish and fruit.
How to substitute it
Single cream or yoghurt changes fat content, acidity and stability.
Recipes with cream
Dulce de leche chocotorta with chocolate ganache
Vegetarian Includes 4 h chilling
Banoffee tart with homemade toffee and cream
Easy Includes 1 h 20 min chilling
Raspberry pie cookies with crumble rims
Vegetarian Includes 4 h 45 min resting
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