Recipes with cream

Baked artichoke dip with frozen artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan. A reliable crowd-pleaser that comes together in about 10 minutes of hands-on work.

Savory Italian cheese cookies loaded with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter, and a hint of nutmeg, each topped with a whole almond and baked golden. Rich, crumbly, and utterly addictive.

Russian meatballs (bitki): beef and veal meatballs fried golden in butter and smothered in a sour cream and mushroom sauce. Old-world comfort food, straight from the Russian babushka's kitchen.

The hot fudge sauce, the chocolate cake and the brownie like texture will make you touch the heaven.

Pink lemonade cake stacks yellow cake layers around a frozen pink-lemonade ice cream filling, then frosts the whole thing in lemonade-spiked whipped cream. A picture-perfect summer dessert.

Pan-sauteed trout fillets with toasted macadamia nuts, a white wine cream pan sauce, and crispy deep-fried capers. A restaurant-caliber fish dish ready in 30 minutes.

Lemon pie with a crisp baked meringue crust, lemon curd filling, and sweetened whipped cream topping. A no-pastry dessert that's light, tangy, and completely gluten-free with a cloud-like meringue shell.

Authentic New England double clam chowder built from fresh-steamed clams and bottled clam juice for layered seafood depth. Salt pork, potatoes, milk, and cream simmer slowly into a thick, traditional chowder.

Pickled tuna salad with sour cream, red wine vinegar, pickling spices, lemon slices, and thinly sliced onions. A tangy, creamy chilled tuna appetizer or salad.

Scandinavian apple cake layered with toasted cake crumbs, currant jelly, macaroons, and ground nuts, topped with whipped cream and sugar-toasted almonds.

Three-layer apple torte: buttery shortbread crust, sweetened cream cheese filling, cinnamon-sugar apples, and slivered almonds. German-style baked in a springform.

Strawberry rhubarb pie with a lattice crust, made with both cooked and raw rhubarb plus fresh strawberries and preserves. A diabetic-friendly version sweetened with fruit juice and preserves instead of sugar.

Sour cream coffee cake with streusel topping bakes tender and moist with a buttery brown-sugar crumble on top. Classic brunch cake ready in about 45 minutes.

Slow cooker pork and apples in a creamy sage and white wine sauce, served with homemade cornmeal biscuits. Comfort food that practically cooks itself.

White chocolate mousse cake layered between sheets of genoise with candied citrus peel, pine nuts and shaved white chocolate curls. An elegant layered dessert with bright grapefruit, orange and lemon zest running through every bite.

Creamy wild rice soup with mushrooms, chicken broth, and a splash of wine, finished in the oven and topped with slivered almonds and grated carrots.

Rich bacon-studded carbonara sauce with creamy Parmesan and silky egg yolks that coat every strand of pasta. Add tender chicken for a hearty twist on classic Italian comfort food.

Butter chicken with yogurt-marinated pieces baked then simmered in a saffron cream sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and ground almonds. A rich, aromatic Indian classic.

Black magic chocolate cake mixed entirely in a food processor with strong coffee, sour cream, and cocoa. Topped with a dark chocolate frosting made the same way.

Fettuccine alla panna with just three ingredients: butter, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The original Italian cream pasta, simpler and purer than Alfredo.

Irish pan-fried trout in a buttery almond, honey, and cream sauce brightened with lemon. A rustic Celtic classic with rich nutty depth over flaky river fish.

Raspberry fool with sweetened raspberry puree and rum folded into whipped cream. A classic three-ingredient British dessert that takes 10 minutes and chills to silky perfection.

Red bell pepper bisque thickened with overcooked rice instead of flour, pureed silky smooth with cream, milk, and a touch of cayenne. A make-ahead soup with vibrant color.

Boozy homemade eggnog spiked with a full quart of bourbon and two cups of brandy, enriched with vanilla ice cream and folded with whipped egg whites. The big-batch holiday party punch.

Banana walnut upside-down cake with a brown sugar-maple syrup caramel, sliced bananas in concentric circles, and a cinnamon butter cake. Served warm with whipped cream.

Hungarian paprikash with skinless chicken legs braised in a sweet-paprika tomato broth, then finished with a sour cream gravy whisked smooth at the end. A weeknight-friendly take on classic Csirkepaprikás.

Pan-seared filet mignon on butter-fried bread rounds with a mushroom cream sauce and Scotch whisky pan sauce. A luxurious steakhouse dinner with classic French presentation.

Roasted pheasant Normandy style, braised in dry sherry and filled with sour cream before a final high-heat browning. Serve with wild rice and mushrooms.

Blanquette of veal is a classic French white stew with tender veal, cauliflower, and a silky sour cream and lemon sauce. Bistro comfort served over rice or noodles.

Puree of broccoli florets with cream is a velvety French-style side dish: quickly blanched broccoli pulsed smooth, enriched with heavy cream, and seasoned with fresh nutmeg. Bright green, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ragout of Kidney Beans in Smoked Pepper and Tomato Fondue recipe

Sesame drop biscuit-muffins made with just five ingredients: self-rising flour, butter, sour cream, toasted sesame seeds, and paprika. Crispy edges, tender centers, and ready in 30 minutes.

Cheesecake lovers will simply enjoy this healthier version that doesn't take a lot to make.

Caramel Apple Pie with Cream Cheese Topping recipe

Fettuccine with broccoli pesto made from raw broccoli florets, walnuts, Parmesan, and olive oil, tossed in a garlic-lemon cream sauce. A green twist on classic pesto pasta.

Rum raisin cheesecake with crunchy oat-nut streusel topping and crumb crust. The textural contrast between creamy filling and crispy topping makes every bite interesting.

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Creamy garlic mushroom pasta with assorted mushrooms, shallots, and a splash of sherry finished in heavy cream. A restaurant-style vegetarian pasta that comes together in one skillet.

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Mexican-style lasagna with ground beef, green chilies, corn, and cheddar cheese layered in a cumin-spiced picante tomato sauce. Topped with sour cream and olives.

Whole pears poached in apple cider with vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks, then glazed with a reduced spiced syrup. An elegant, make-ahead autumn dessert.

Smoked salmon mousse layered with a green spinach stripe, set in a ring mold with cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, dill, and a hit of lemon. Elegant make-ahead party appetizer.

Lisa's Best key lime pie folds whipped egg whites into the classic condensed milk and lime filling for a lighter, almost soufflé-like texture. Tart lime, fluffy clouds, in a graham crust.

Tropical bread pudding layers French bread with sliced bananas and flaked coconut, then bakes in a vanilla custard. Caribbean-inspired twist on the classic comfort dessert.

Classic custard pie made with eggs, sugar, scalded milk, and cream, finished with warm nutmeg. A two-stage baking method sets the crust crisp before gently cooking the silky vanilla custard.

Frozen peanut butter ice cream pie with a chocolate wafer crust, toasted cashews, and clover honey. Top each slice with warm fudge for a no-bake dessert that hits creamy, crunchy, and chocolate-deep in one bite.

Cranberry-orange bread pudding made with French bread, half-and-half custard, Grand Marnier, and tart fresh cranberries. Holiday dessert with crisp top, custard center, ruby pops in every bite.

Turtle pie deluxe, a no-bake frozen ice cream pie with chocolate cookie crust, fudge layer, pecan-praline ice cream, butterscotch sauce, and toasted pecans. A make-ahead dessert showpiece.