Recipes with cream

Luxurious banana cream pie with a from-scratch vanilla custard, whipped cream, and glazed banana slices on top. A show-stopping dessert that's miles beyond the diner version.

Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert) recipe

Crawfish Kowalski tosses wagon wheel pasta with crawfish tails, kielbasa, and a beer-spiked cream sauce with cayenne. A bold Cajun-Polish mashup ready in 40 minutes.

A fudgy brownie base topped with creamy white chocolate ice cream, frozen into a showstopping dessert. Crisp, gooey, and cold in every bite.

Homemade lemon biscuits split and loaded with mixed summer berries, strawberry puree, and billowy whipped cream. Use whatever seasonal fruit you have for this classic fruit shortcake.

Bone-in chicken poached with leeks and celery in a silky egg yolk-and-cream enriched broth with lemon. A refined French-style braised chicken that's pure elegance in a soup plate.

An elegant charlotte lined with ladyfingers and filled with a tangy citrus cream made from quark, yogurt, and whipped cream. Topped with glazed fresh strawberries. A make-ahead showpiece for special occasions.

Mouclade, the classic French Bordeaux mussel dish steamed with shallots, white wine, saffron, and cream. Like moules marière's richer, golden cousin.

Roasted corn soup with oven-roasted cobs, garlic, potato, red capsicum, and cream. Smoky, sweet, and velvety with whole kernels stirred through for texture.

Pecan-crusted venison medallions seared medium rare, served over bourbon sweet potato mash with Creole mustard and roasted pecans. A Southern-meets-game-night showstopper.

Fluffy apricot salad dressing made with apricot nectar, eggs, and whipped cream for a fruity, custard-like topping. A retro gem that transforms any fruit salad into something special.

Yogurt-marinated chicken baked golden, then simmered in a buttery saffron cream sauce with whole spices and ground almonds. Authentic Indian butter chicken from scratch.

A rich Scottish cloutie dumpling studded with currants, sultanas, grated apple, and carrot, boiled in a cloth for 4 hours and served with a warm ginger wine cream sauce. A proper celebration pudding.

Finnish summer vegetable soup with fresh garden vegetables, shrimp, and a silky cream-enriched broth. Keskeitto celebrates peak-season produce in a light, delicate one-pot soup.

Chicken breast strips cooked with pasta and mixed vegetables in one skillet, finished with a swirl of sour cream. A 40-minute weeknight primavera with just 5 ingredients.

Pot roast with dill gravy is a Scandinavian-inflected Sunday supper: chuck roast braised with dill seed and onions, then finished in a creamy sour cream and dill pan gravy. Deeply savory with a Nordic twist.

Baked cheesecake with sweetened condensed milk, lemon and a sour cream top, finished with cherry pie filling on a graham cracker crust. Creamy, no-water-bath cheesecake.

A tangy Eastern European soup made with beef stock, sauerkraut juice, sour cream, mashed potatoes, and fresh dill. Topped with rye croutons and ready in 25 minutes.

Makvlis Supi is a Georgian cold blackberry soup with garlic, cilantro, mint, thyme, cucumber, and a splash of vinegar. Sweet-savory chilled summer soup, served with a swirl of sour cream.

Classic deep-fried buffalo wings tossed in Tabasco butter sauce with a chunky homemade blue cheese dressing. Crispy, spicy, tangy, and ready in 40 minutes.

White chocolate cheesecake on an Oreo crust with creme de cacao and a sour cream topping, made entirely in the microwave. Finished with dark chocolate shavings.

Indian-spiced braised cauliflower, potatoes, and mushrooms with cumin, curry, and jalapeno, rolled in cheesy flour tortillas with tomatoes and sour cream. Sabzi meets burritos.

German beef strips with carrots simmered in white wine and soda water, finished with heavy cream. A classic Geschnetzeltes with tender sirloin and sweet braised carrots.

Crisp almond cookies sandwiched with airy white chocolate and Bailey's mousse, drizzled with a citrus-cream sauce. A multi-layered, restaurant-worthy Napoleon dessert.

Oyster and spinach soup with pureed oysters, spinach, milk, and half-and-half, finished with broiled whipped cream on top. A rich, velvety bisque-style soup with a golden cream cap.

Creamy chocolate cheesecake made entirely in the microwave in under 30 minutes. A chocolate wafer crust, silky sour cream filling, and drizzled chocolate topping with zero oven time.

A no-cook icebox pudding with whipped cream, malted milk powder, grated chocolate, and pumpernickel bread crumbs. Chill overnight and serve this retro gem straight from the fridge.

Crab or lobster tossed with linguine in a garlicky cream sauce with fresh tomato, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan. A luxurious weeknight pasta ready in just 25 minutes.

Pheasant Veronique is a classic French preparation with butter-roasted pheasant in a silky cream sauce finished with green grapes, lemon juice, and arrowroot. An elegant dinner party main course.

Buttery wild rice layered with sauteed oysters and smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce spiked with hot sauce. A Southern casserole that steals the spotlight at any holiday table.

Raspberry sorbet spiked with Beaujolais wine, lemon juice, and a touch of cream. A jewel-toned grown-up dessert with a smooth, scoopable texture. No ice cream maker required.

Creamy Southern-style butter pecan cheesecake on a pecan-studded graham cracker crust. Loaded with toasted pecans and sour cream for a rich, velvety texture. From Southern Living.

Pineapple cheesecake squares with a baked cream cheese layer topped with a pineapple-whipped cream mousse. A three-layer bar dessert with a cookie crust, cheesecake center, and fruity top.

A traditional Welsh prawn gratin with tender cauliflower, creamy bechamel, and crumbled Caerphilly cheese, grilled golden and served with piped creamed potatoes. Elegant comfort food.

Rich gluten-free chocolate cake with almond meal, raw cacao, and coconut sugar. Includes chocolate ganache topping for 15 servings.

Pumpkin chiffon pie in a baked meringue shell with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and warm spices. Light and airy, set with gelatin and chilled until firm.

Whipped cream cheese and sour cream folded with caviar, fresh dill, grated onion, and a squeeze of lemon. A 15-minute no-cook appetizer dip that turns any gathering into something special.

Farmhouse asparagus pie with chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan in a cream custard baked in a pie shell. A savory quiche-style dinner pie with spring asparagus spears.

Creamy crab and artichoke hearts over a bed of sour cream spinach with a cayenne kick. This microwave casserole is on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Silky cucumber soup brightened with lemongrass, spinach, and cilantro. Serve it warm or chilled for a light, fragrant starter that comes together in 40 minutes.

Homemade chocolate walnut cream candies with marshmallow cream, fondant, and heavy cream cooked to the soft ball stage. Old-fashioned candy shop fudge you can make at home.

Golden Apple custard pie with thinly sliced apples in a silky vanilla-cream custard, baked in a water bath until just set. Bistro-style French dessert with a golden top and fragrant nutmeg.

Oysters Bienville baked on the half shell with a rich cream sauce of shrimp, mushrooms, white wine, green onions, and Parmesan. A classic New Orleans appetizer that's worth every minute.

Golden cream puffs filled with tangy vanilla custard and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce. Three components, one spectacular from-scratch dessert.

Classic Southern she crab soup with crab roe, claw meat, sherry, cream, and egg yolks in a rich fish and chicken stock base. Charleston's most iconic seafood soup, silky and luxurious.

Raspberry gems are delicate sandwich cookies with a sour cream pastry dough, raspberry jam filling, dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkled with almonds. A gorgeous holiday cookie tin addition.

Homemade Irish cream liqueur made in a blender with whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, eggs, chocolate syrup, and instant coffee. Bottled and chilled, keeps for a month.

Creamy ground beef and egg noodle skillet made with cream of mushroom soup, cream of cheddar, and sour cream. Budget-friendly Midwest comfort food on the table in 40 minutes.