Recipes with cream

Original Irish cream liqueur is the classic eggless homemade Bailey's: Irish whiskey, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, and almond extract whirred in a blender for 30 seconds. Keeps 2 months chilled.

Old-fashioned applesauce cake with warm spices, walnuts, and raisins, baked in a tube pan and finished with a bourbon whiskey frosting. A holiday-worthy spice cake that improves overnight.

Baked beef and sour cream casserole layered with apple-and-herb stuffing. Browned ground beef bound with sour cream, sandwiched around stuffing for a hearty, retro-feeling main.

Layered Tex-Mex dip with bean dip, guacamole, taco-seasoned sour cream, tomatoes, olives, and sharp cheddar. A no-cook party platter that feeds a crowd in 15 minutes.

Double chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate wafer and macadamia nut crust, sour cream topping, and frozen chocolate shavings. A rich, creamy no-crack baked cheesecake.

Kipper pate slices layer creamy smoked fish on golden puff pastry, finished with a cool cucumber-mint dressing. A British appetizer that handles a dinner party with quiet confidence.

Marble cheesecake with swirled vanilla and cocoa batters on a chocolate crumb crust. Baked with a slow cool-down method for a creamy, crack-free finish every time.

Chocolate and chestnut layer cake with a tender olive oil and white wine sponge, a smooth sweetened chestnut cream filling, and glossy dark chocolate ganache. An elegant autumn and holiday dessert.

Stuffed French toast sandwiches filled with sweetened cottage cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla, pan-fried golden. Topped with sour cream and fresh strawberries.

Creamy macaroni with ham and asparagus comes together in about 30 minutes, tossing tender pasta with sauteed onion, diced ham, and crisp asparagus in a quick cream-and-cheese sauce. Easy springtime comfort.

Raspberry chocolate truffle pie layers whipped chocolate ganache spiked with raspberry liqueur over a flaky crust, finished with cream and a strained berry sauce. A bistro-quality dessert.

Velvety chocolate cheesecake with spiced chocolate wafer crust, triple chocolate filling from cocoa, melted chocolate and whipped cream, garnished with chocolate curls.

Baked cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, lemon-scented cream cheese filling, sour cream topping, and cherry-blueberry garnish. Freezer-friendly.

Clare's meringue roulade: a soft, marshmallowy meringue rolled around whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and ripe mango. A crackly-crusted, gluten-free showstopper dessert.

Italian tiramisu cake with layers of sponge cake, mascarpone-Tia Maria filling stabilized with gelatin, and an espresso-amaretto topping dusted with cocoa. A make-ahead party dessert.

Slow-simmered black beans with ham, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and cilantro in chicken broth. A from-scratch dried bean recipe with Cuban-inspired flavors topped with sour cream.

Marinated herring salad with diced potatoes, beets, apples, and dill pickles dressed in a whipped cream dill dressing. A classic Maritime Canadian cold salad with Scandinavian roots.

A delicious bread and butter pudding made from wattleseed, walnuts and stewed fruits.

Christmas cream wafers sandwich tinted buttercream between sugar-coated, fork-pricked butter wafers. A retro holiday cookie that comes together with just five ingredients in the dough.

Classic Italian tiramisu with mascarpone, marsala wine, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and grated bittersweet chocolate. A cooked egg custard base makes this version rich and silky.

Crepes filled with peaches poached in red wine, raspberry preserves, orange zest, and warm spices. An elegant French dessert using frozen peaches for year-round ease, ready in 25 minutes.

Easy fish casserole with breaded halibut layered over a creamy noodle and mixed vegetable base with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce.

Tex-Mex pizza topped with fresh diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cheddar, and Parmesan, finished with chopped avocado and sour cream. A Southwestern twist on homemade pizza night.

Uunissa paistettu hauki, the Finnish whole baked pike stuffed with rice, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs, chives and parsley, browned in butter and finished in the oven until firm and flaky.

Microwave creamy mushroom soup with fresh mushrooms, onions, sour cream, and Worcestershire. A quick single-serving soup ready in 15 minutes for two with no stovetop required.

Apple raisin drop cookies from a cake mix with sour cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Soft, cakey cookies loaded with shredded apple, dusted with powdered sugar.

Pot roast with sour cream gravy: chuck roast braised with vinegar and dill, paired with potatoes, carrots, and zucchini. The Eastern European-leaning Sunday dinner that finishes with a tangy sour cream sauce.

Festive peppermint pie with layers of mint-spiked fruit and whipped cream, fudgy chocolate marshmallow sauce, and a toasted meringue top with crushed candy cane.

Beef and onion deep dish pie with ground beef, sweet peas, and sour cream filling under a flaky puff pastry crust. Weeknight comfort with bistro-style golden top.

Chocolate sandwich cookies with a pastel mint wafer hidden inside each one. Thin cocoa dough rounds sealed with a fork, sugared on top, and baked until set. A fun surprise cookie.

Stir-fried chicken fajitas marinated in lemon juice, cumin, and fresh coriander. Sauteed chicken strips rolled in warm flour tortillas with salsa, lettuce, and sour cream.

Three onion dip variations using dry soup mix and sour cream: spinach onion, cheddar onion with pimentos, and Indian curry onion with peanuts and yogurt.

Austrian chocolate cup is a Viennese-style hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon and grated orange zest, melted into hot milk and crowned with whipped cream. Each mug gets a cinnamon-stick stirrer for fragrant Old World charm.

Rich and creamy mushroom soup with three kinds of mushrooms (dried, portobello, button), heavy cream, and beef base. Dried mushroom soaking liquid delivers serious umami depth.

Artichoke tart in walnut pastry layers marinated artichokes and Gruyère in a custard set inside a buttery walnut crust. An elegant brunch or appetizer tart that serves eight.

Flavorful hamburgers with horseradish, Dijon mustard, sour cream, and paprika worked into the patty. A punchy four-ingredient seasoning blend that turns ground beef into something worth coming back for.

Curried fruit pizza topped with apples, pears, banana, grapes, and candied pineapple simmered in curry cream on crispy pizza dough. Sweet, spicy, and totally unexpected.

Chip chicken casserole with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, almonds, and celery baked under a crunchy layer of crushed potato chips and melted cheese. Retro comfort in 40 minutes.

Indonesian satay shrimp skewered and broiled in a spiced peanut butter sauce with turmeric, chili, and lemon juice. Served over rice with a creamy peanut gravy.

Double-deck chocolate cake with a devil's food crust, melted chocolate chip layer, chocolate-spiked white cake, and whipped cream topping. Two cake mixes, one show-stopping dessert.

No-bake caramel candy pie with melted caramels folded into whipped cream and set with gelatin in a flaky crust. Topped with caramelized almonds.

Frozen cranberry souffle with Italian meringue and whipped cream, garnished with spun sugar cranberries. A showstopping holiday dessert that's made ahead and served frozen.

Rib roast of beef crusted with hot English mustard, roasted to medium-rare, and served with whipped horseradish cream sauce folded with toasted walnuts.

No-bake margarita pie with buttery pretzel crust, fresh lime filling spiked with tequila and triple sec, and clouds of whipped cream.

Divine Southern decadence cake: chocolate wafer and toasted coconut crust, dense fudgy chocolate-cashew filling with espresso and hazelnut liqueur, finished with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Traditional German sauerbraten with a four-day vinegar marinade, slow-braised rump roast, and a tangy gingersnap-and-sour-cream gravy. An old-world Sunday dinner worth the wait.

Cordon bleu casserole with cubed turkey and ham in a creamy dill sauce, topped with cheddar breadcrumbs and walnuts. A cozy way to use leftover holiday meat.

Snickers pie is a no-bake freezer pie with melted Snickers bars, peanut butter, and whipped topping folded into a graham cracker crust. A potluck dessert that disappears before the coffee pours.