Recipes with cream

Thin veal scaloppine seared golden and bathed in a Dijon mustard cream sauce with white wine and lemon. An Italian-style dinner that comes together in 45 minutes flat.

Dense, fudgy chocolate pecan cake spiked with Irish cream liqueur and espresso, crowned with a glossy chocolate glaze and chocolate-dipped pecans. A showstopper for 10.

Sopa de elote is a Mexican corn soup blending pureed corn with whole kernels, sauteed onion, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a finishing splash of cream. Gluten-free, late-summer comfort.

A chocolate mousse tart that deserves the title "Death by Chocolate" Yum.

A soft whole-wheat bread machine loaf made tender with buttermilk and heavy cream, lightly sweetened with honey and apple juice concentrate. Just load and let it bake.

A velvety spinach and crab soup thickened with a butter-flour roux, enriched with half-and-half, and finished with dill relish and a pinch of nutmeg. Ready in 25 minutes and freezer-friendly.

Easy fig pie made by crumbling fig cookies into vanilla pudding with molasses and warm spices. Poured into a pie shell and topped with whipped cream. No fresh figs needed.

Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.

This cheesy and creamy tetrazzini is easy to make. It can be made in advance, then freeze it in your freezer. Reheat it for a quick and tasty weekday dinner.

Penne with creamy roasted garlic sauce, crispy bacon, white wine, tomatoes, and Parmesan. A rich Italian-style pasta that makes a whole head of garlic taste sweet and mellow.

Hazelnut pastry cream (creme patissiere) with scalded milk, eggs, flour, and hazelnut paste, lightened with whipped cream. A professional-grade filling for pastries.

Rocky road cheesecake cups with a chocolate wafer crust, cocoa-sour cream filling, mini marshmallows, and chopped almonds. Individual-sized cheesecakes baked in muffin cups.

A creamy Swedish cottage cheese pie with toasted almonds, baked in a flaky crust until set and custard-like. Lightly sweet with a nutty crunch. Served chilled for a Scandinavian take on cheesecake.

Warm brownie pudding cake bakes its own fudgy chocolate sauce underneath a soft cake top. Pour boiling water over the batter, don't stir, bake, then spoon out cake and sauce in one go.

Dense fudge pecan cake with cocoa, chopped pecans, and a glossy chocolate-cream royal glaze. Baked in a springform pan, chilled until firm, then glazed.

Savory no-bake Danish blue cheese pie on a pumpernickel crumb crust, topped with fresh green grapes. A bold, tangy appetizer that doubles as an elegant cheese course.

No-bake chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese, melted chocolate chips, and whipped cream set with gelatin. No oven needed for this rich, silky dessert.

This fish pie can use different kinds of fish, and mix all of them, it is a very nice recipe!

Chilled poppy seed soup blended with yogurt, half-and-half, honey, and nutmeg. A sweet, creamy no-cook cold soup served as a unique dessert or first course.

Pennsylvania Dutch chicken casserole layers egg noodles, shredded chicken, and a cheddar cream sauce with celery, peppers, and pimentos. Slivered almonds on top deliver a buttery toasted crunch.

Ham and egg quiche in a crisp blind-baked shortcrust shell, with a creamy ham filling and whole eggs cracked on top so the yolks bake into golden domes. An easy brunch or lunch bake.

Saag paneer is a classic Indian spinach curry with paneer cheese simmered in a creamy sauce of yogurt, buttermilk, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and half-and-half. Rich, spiced, and deeply satisfying vegetarian comfort food.

Ham and bacon-wrapped chicken breasts baked in creamy mushroom sauce, then sealed in golden puff pastry packets. A showstopper dinner party main that's easier than it looks.

Lemony sweet potato pie with lemon extract, lemon zest, egg yolks, and milk in an unbaked pie shell. A Southern-style custard pie with bright citrus that cuts the sweetness.

Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.

Paradise salad: a molded lemon Jello salad with sour cream, cottage cheese, and crushed pineapple. A retro gelatin dessert-salad that chills into a creamy, tangy mold.

Hidden Valley Ranch quiche Lorraine uses sour cream and a packet of ranch-style Italian dressing mix for a tangy, herby custard loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ham. A retro shortcut that actually delivers.

Classic French-style lobster tart with a buttery lard-and-butter pastry, sweet lobster medallions, and a silky egg-and-cream custard. An old-school dinner-party showstopper.

An easy to make faux Alfredo sauce. This recipe, on further analysis, is too difficult for a person on crutches.

Hearty black bean cassoulet soup loaded with three kinds of sausage, a meaty ham bone, cumin, oregano, and a splash of dry sherry. Feeds a crowd of 16 with a sour cream finish.

Norwegian fiskepudding: a silky cod mousse bound with cream and cornstarch, baked in a water bath until firm. Classic Scandinavian fish pudding served hot with sauce.

Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.

Mennonite schnitzel with flour-coated veal steaks braised in onions and sour cream gravy. A traditional comfort dish with tender meat and creamy pan sauce.

Rich chocolate frosting made with ground sweet chocolate, butter, and cream that sets to a glossy, spreadable finish perfect for layer cakes and special occasion desserts.

Kaymakli kayisi, the Turkish cream-filled apricot dessert: dried apricots simmered in lemon syrup, then sandwiched around almond-flecked whipped cream and crowned with chopped pistachios.

Finnish summer soup (kesäkeitto): a creamy Nordic vegetable soup with new potatoes, baby carrots, peas, and green beans in a light half-and-half broth. Built to showcase the season's first harvest.

Ricotta and sour cream cheesecake sweetened with honey, baked in a water bath, and topped with fresh strawberry sauce, kiwi, and berries. Lighter than a classic New York style.

Layered beef and noodle casserole with seasoned ground beef in tomato sauce alternating with a sour cream, cottage cheese, and carrot noodle mix, topped with melted cheddar.

Pear and apricot tart layers fanned pears and apricot halves over almond paste filling in a buttery almond pastry, then glazes with apple jelly. A bakery-worthy fruit tart for special occasions.

A microwave cheesecake recipe with raspberry sauce.

Creamy Southwestern corn chowder with potatoes, picante sauce, salsa con queso, and half-and-half. Thick, cheesy, and packed with smoky Southwest spice.

French chicken wrapped in bacon, seared golden, and oven-braised with onions and garlic, then served with a rich Roquefort cream sauce made from the pan drippings. Bold, savory, and deeply satisfying.

The surprise is grits! Cooked creamy grits stand in for the traditional custard base, blended with flaked coconut and sour cream, then chilled in a chocolate graham crust. A Southern twist on coconut cream pie you won't see coming.

Classic English meringues sandwiched with whipped double cream and fresh sliced strawberries. Golden, crisp-on-the-outside, marshmallow-on-the-inside meringue shells baked at low heat.

Golden apricot rice pudding baked in individual molds with a brown sugar and dried apricot bottom that becomes a caramel topping when unmolded. Elegant and simple.

Feather souffle roll bakes an ethereal egg-white souffle flat in a jellyroll pan, then rolls it around a cream cheese shrimp filling with horseradish and sour cream. An elegant sliced appetizer.

This is a wonderful dish for a first course. It is very rich.

Cumin-rubbed chicken thighs wrapped in warm flour tortillas with a bright, fresh tomato-coriander salsa, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Ready in 30 minutes with bold Mexican flavors.