Recipes with cream

Cinnamon ribbon bread layers tender sour cream cake batter with cinnamon-sugar swirls and a pecan crown. A breakfast loaf with a marbled cinnamon ribbon running through every slice.

Chocolate truffle tart with raspberries: a cocoa-rich press-in pastry shell filled with silky dark chocolate ganache and topped with fresh raspberries. Elegant and simple.

Vegetarian bell pepper quiche with sweet sautéed red and green peppers, onion, garlic, and basil in a flaky homemade crust. A Sunday brunch main that slices into beautiful wedges.

Hazelnut au chocolat, a dense flourless chocolate cake folded with ground hazelnuts and whipped egg whites for a fudgy, almost truffle-like crumb. Slow-baked low to set without cracking, finished with raspberry sauce.

Mocha truffle cake: a flourless dark chocolate cake built with a pound of chocolate, a pound of butter, eight eggs, and strong coffee. Chilled overnight and frosted with vanilla whipped cream.

Pressure cooked lemon cheesecake comes out of the Instant Pot ultra-creamy and crack-free, with a bright lemon filling over a granola crust. The moist, gentle steam sets it silky in a fraction of oven time.

Fresh peach pie with an egg and cream custard topped with brown sugar butter streusel. Ten peaches, a crumbly top, and warm nutmeg in every bite.

Tuna slaw with red cabbage, oil-packed tuna, anchovies, and a creamy red wine vinegar dressing. No-cook, served at room temperature, ready in 20 minutes.

Sour cream dip with diced carrots, chili powder, cumin, and Dijon mustard. A no-cook party dip with smoky spice and crunch that comes together in minutes.

Speedy fruit mousse made in a blender with sherbet, fruit juice, whipped cream, and gelatin. Light, airy, and set in just 30 minutes for an easy no-bake dessert.

Green chile rice casserole layered with sour cream rice, canned green chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese. A creamy, mildly spiced Southwestern side dish that bakes in about 30 minutes.

A great breakfast, a lot of nutrition and great flavor too.

Spinach garlic soup is a creamy blended soup with fresh spinach, shredded carrots, eight cloves of garlic, and a nutmeg-scented finish. Silky, vivid green, on the table in 40 minutes.

Strawberries give the refreshing and fruity flavor, and panna cotta is so smooth and creamy. It is a perfect dessert at any time.

Strawberry lemon trifle layered with homemade genoise cake, lemon curd filling, kirsch-soaked strawberries, toasted almonds, and whipped cream.

Ham and potato bake in a sharp cheddar cream sauce with pimentos. A five-ingredient casserole that uses up leftover ham and cooked potatoes.

Fresh blueberry pie with a clever twist: whipped cream lines the bottom and sides of the baked shell before the cooked-and-fresh berry filling pours in. Three hours of chilling sets it into a cool, lush slice.

Pecan pumpkin pie built on a jar of spiced pecan-pumpkin butter, eggs, and heavy cream poured into an all-butter homemade crust. Three ingredients in the filling, a smooth, deeply spiced custard out the other side.

Chilled Scandinavian raspberry soup, a silky cold fruit soup brightened with orange and lemon and a splash of white wine. Served cold over fresh orange sections with a swirl of sour cream and mint.

No-bake chocolate cream cheese pie with a chocolate graham cracker crust. Melted chocolate chips, whipped cream, and fluffy egg whites create a mousse-like filling that chills overnight.

Potato, onion, and rosemary casserole layered with buttery caramelized onions, sliced russets, and half-and-half. Baked until golden and creamy, cut into wedges to serve.

Poached halibut rolls in a creamy tomato tarragon sauce made entirely in the microwave. Fillets are rolled, poached in broth with Dijon mustard, then finished with cream and paprika.

Cucumber dill dip blends finely diced cucumber, fresh dill, mayo, and sour cream into a cool, tangy spread. Pairs with raw vegetables, crackers, or grilled fish.

Tea timers, dainty triangle-cut sour cream cookies rolled in graham cracker crumbs and flecked with orange and pecans. Crisp, lightly sweet little wedges built for an afternoon teacup.

Homemade chocolate sandwich cookies with creamy vanilla buttercream filling. Better than Oreos with the option to tint half the filling pink or green with peppermint for Valentine's Day.

A German salad, cabbage, apples and pineapple juice with a slightly sweetened sour cream dressing.

Melomacarona, traditional Greek honey cookies made with oil instead of butter, dipped in warm honey syrup and topped with chopped walnuts. Egg-free and butter-free.

Simple cheddar cheese pie with a rich egg custard of heavy cream, milk, and a dash of Tabasco baked in a flaky pie shell. A savory quiche-style main that serves six with minimal effort.

Hungarian sour cherry soup (meggyleves): a chilled summer soup of cherries, sugar, cinnamon, dry red wine, and heavy cream. Served cold, sweet, and tangy as a starter or light dessert.

Summer pandowdy layers juicy nectarines and blueberries under a cream biscuit crust, then dowdies the top by pressing it into the bubbling fruit. Old-fashioned New England dessert.

Pan-fried softshell crabs in butter with a white wine cream sauce finished with Dijon mustard and fresh chives. Golden, crispy shells give way to sweet crab meat under a tangy, herb-laced pan sauce.

Creamy corn chowder with fresh corn, diced potatoes, sauteed onion, and a generous pour of cream. Six ingredients, classic New England comfort food for four.

Hippennasse cookie baskets made from a thin batter of egg whites, cream, and confectioners sugar, shaped while warm and filled with fresh berries.

Old-fashioned cream caramel icing for jam cake: just heavy cream, sugar, and butter cooked to soft-ball stage, then beaten until spreadable. The Southern frosting that turns any layer cake into a showpiece.

Creamy New York-style cheesecake with sieved cottage cheese and cream cheese, sour cream, and a slow oven-cool method that prevents cracking.

Old-fashioned peach ice cream churned in a hand-crank or electric freezer with crushed ripe peaches, evaporated milk, and a touch of almond extract. A summer porch classic.

Double ginger cake with both fresh grated ginger and candied ginger baked into a rich, buttery sour cream batter in a tube pan. Tall, tender, and intensely ginger-forward.

Five-minute roasted red pepper and green chile dip with sour cream, mayo, and a squeeze of lemon. Red-and-green color makes it a holiday party staple. No cooking required.

No-bake strawberry cheesecake with cream cheese, whipped cream, and frozen strawberries set with gelatin on a graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and smooth.

Triple-chocolate dessert with a brownie shell, Kahlua-spiked chocolate mousse filling, and a coffee-chocolate glaze. A showpiece that needs thin slices and earns every one.

Shaker honey almond cake bakes a spice-warmed honey-sour cream batter under a crown of almonds, then ripens 2 days for deeper flavor. Heritage New England keeping cake.

Mocha crinkle cookies with deep cocoa, instant espresso, and a surprising pinch of black pepper, rolled in powdered sugar for that signature cracked-top look. A grown-up twist on classic chocolate crinkles.

Fettuccine Alfredo done traditional Italian-style: fresh egg pasta tossed with butter, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Three ingredients, pure silk on a plate.

Creamy mustard chicken sears strips of chicken breast, then simmers them in a coarse mustard cream sauce. A 30-minute French bistro-style dinner that pairs with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Layered rice, cheese, and green chili casserole with sour cream, Monterey Jack, and a cheddar-almond topping, made in the microwave in 20 minutes.

Four-ingredient broccoli dip with sour cream, ranch-style dressing, and a grating of nutmeg. Ten-minute no-cook party dip that tastes surprisingly fresh despite the frozen broccoli shortcut.

Minted veggie dip blends non-fat yogurt, light sour cream, fresh cucumber, garlic, and chopped mint into a cool, creamy dip for raw vegetables. Light, refreshing, and low-fat.

Creamy potato soup with cumin, shallots, and half-and-half, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile, make-ahead soup with earthy spice.