Recipes with cream

Old-fashioned deep chocolate layer cake: a three-layer cocoa and buttermilk cake made in a food processor, dark and tender with sour cream chocolate frosting. Weekend bake for special occasions.

Ozark pudding, a classic Midwest baked dessert with chopped apples and nuts folded into a light egg batter. Crispy on top, custardy inside, served warm with whipped cream.

Broiled salmon plated with silky celery root puree, dry mushroom puree, and a bright parsley cream. A restaurant-style dinner worth the extra pots.

Creamy portobello mushroom soup built on buttery sauteed leeks, onions, and meaty portobellos, thickened with a flour roux and finished with half-and-half. Earthy, velvety, ready in 45 minutes.

Creamy peanut butter soup made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and a splash of Madeira wine. A rich, velvety Southern classic that's savory, nutty, and surprisingly elegant.

Classic creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, vanilla and almond extract, and sour cream for tang. Baked low and slow with a cooling oven rest for a crack-free top.

Sour cream coffee cake with a cinnamon-pecan ribbon and a chocolate glaze swirled through the middle. A holiday brunch standout with tender crumb and fudgy chocolate veins.

Malai Murgh: whole chicken simmered in milk, layered with butter-fried almonds, raisins, and onions, then baked in a rich egg yolk and cream custard. A Mughlai classic.

This meal can be made with chicken, beef or shrimp. See note below about grilling. This is a great make-a-head meal. Meat and marinade can be frozen ahead of time and will continue marinading as it defrosts.

Chocolate-marbled fudge layered with veins of semisweet chocolate suspended in a vanilla cream fudge base. Classic soft-ball candy-thermometer technique with sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup.

Sour cream poppyseed tea loaf is a tender, almond-kissed bundt cake speckled with poppy seeds. Sour cream keeps the crumb moist for days, ideal alongside afternoon coffee or tea.

Gelato di pesche: Italian peach gelato made with fresh peach puree, simple syrup, lemon juice, and softly whipped cream. Pure summer-fruit Italian frozen dessert.

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Praline apple bread: a moist sour cream quick bread studded with Granny Smith apples and toasted pecans, finished with a buttery brown sugar praline glaze poured over the top. A standout fall bake.

Potato cheese soup puréed silky smooth with sharp cheddar, heavy cream, and fresh dill stirred in at the end. Rich, velvety, and done in 45 minutes.

Soft molasses cookies use sour cream and a generous pour of molasses for the pillow-soft texture grandmas swore by. Spiced with ginger and nutmeg, rolled and cut from a chilled dough.

Maple cream pie with sweetened condensed milk, real maple syrup, and a pinch of salt simmered into a glossy filling. Five ingredients, no eggs, no fuss. Classic Vermont-style.

This buttery and fluffy upside-down plum cake will for sure make everyone who has it want a second slice.

Cream of mushroom soup uses a pureed mushroom-onion base plus sliced mushrooms for double texture. Finished with cream, sherry, and thyme for a restaurant-style soup at home.

Homemade whipped cream beats heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla into pillowy soft peaks. Three ingredients, ready in 5 minutes, no canned topping required.

A scrumptious torte made with almonds, rum, brandy and semi-sweet chocolate.

Adorable clown cupcakes made from cake mix, ice cream scoops, and sugar cones, decorated with whipped cream collars and candy faces. A fun kids' birthday party project that's more craft than baking.

Pineapple ice box cake, a vintage no-bake dessert with lemon gelatin and whipped cream folded with crushed pineapple, layered between vanilla wafer crumbs. Chilled overnight for sliceable dessert.

Hand-dipped chocolate truffles made with heavy cream, butter, and orange liqueur, coated in dark chocolate. A luxurious homemade candy that rivals any chocolatier.

Mint chocolate chip crust layered with vanilla ice cream swirled in melted mint chocolate, domed and blanketed in golden meringue. The ultimate frozen showstopper dessert.

Classic creme brulee with fresh fruit made using a stovetop double boiler method. Rich egg yolk custard topped with caramelized brown sugar and served with strawberries or peaches.

Luxurious crab bisque with Scotch whiskey, butter, and heavy cream. Chunks of flaked crab meat swim in a velvety, boozy broth that comes together in just 30 minutes. Pure indulgence in a bowl.

A lemon cake mix gets a serious upgrade with orange juice and fresh blueberries, then frosted with a homemade citrus cream cheese whipped frosting loaded with fresh orange and lemon zest. Semi-homemade but nobody will know.

Kleina Kaffee Kuchen, German yeast-risen coffee cakes baked in muffin tins. A buttery, egg-rich dough with cream that rises into tender individual breakfast cakes.

Sautéed chicken and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce spooned over warm buttermilk biscuits. A kicked-up comfort classic with shiitakes and jalapeño that's ready in 45 minutes.

Frozen mocha sundae pie with an Oreo crust, coffee ice cream blended with homemade chocolate sauce, and Kahlua whipped cream on top. Chopped nuts finish a slice that hits like a sundae but cuts clean.

Haring salade, a traditional Dutch marinated herring salad with beets, potatoes, apples, and dill cream dressing. A tangy, no-cook Northern European classic.

Classic Bûche de Noël with a light sponge cake, chestnut buttercream filling, and mocha silk frosting textured to look like real bark. The ultimate French Christmas dessert centerpiece.

Layered butter bean and broccoli casserole with creamy mushroom-sour cream sauce, crunchy water chestnuts, and a crispy Rice Krispies topping. Make-ahead and freezer friendly.

Crispy wonton stack with herbed goat cheese, mixed greens, hearts of palm, and cherry tomatoes tossed in Dijon vinaigrette. Restaurant-style composed salad starter.

Pan-seared chicken breasts in a silky blackberry vinegar and cream sauce with shallots, crème de cassis, and fresh blackberries. French-inspired, elegant, and on the table in about an hour.

Chuck wagon chili with lean ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, and cumin. A quick weeknight chili that simmers in under 30 minutes and serves with rice and all the fixings.

Pate Diana, a silky French-style chicken liver pate with sauteed apples, shallots, and apple wine or brandy, sealed in clarified butter. Elegant make-ahead appetizer that keeps a week chilled.

Bubbly, cheese-topped casserole packed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped chestnuts in a rich cream sauce. Hearty vegetarian comfort food in every forkful.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

No-cook turkey roll-ups with sour cream, cheddar, shredded lettuce, olives, and chunky salsa wrapped tight in flour tortillas. Pack them for lunch, slice for appetizers, or grab one straight from the fridge.

A dense, fudgy chocolate cake made with dark corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped nuts, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Rich enough that a thin wedge is all you need.

Pumpkin and broccoli chowder simmers pumpkin puree with sauteed onion, soy sauce, tomato, and a hit of maple syrup, then folds in steamed broccoli and a touch of cream. A fall-into-winter soup.

Rich Mughlai chicken curry with a ground almond, ginger, and garlic paste in a creamy yogurt and cardamom sauce. A royal Indian dish with whole spices and whipped cream.

An easy overnight breakfast casserole with sausage and cheddar cheese with a creamy savory custard-like consistency.

Layered artichoke quiche with Swiss cheese, tarragon, and nutmeg in a flaky pie crust. A savory brunch centerpiece that comes together in minutes.

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Hamburger fischsalat is a German-style fish salad with poached white fish, hard-cooked eggs, dill pickles, and capers in a mustard-lemon sour cream dressing. Chilled and garnished with beet slices.