Recipes with heavy whipping cream

Strawberries give the refreshing and fruity flavor, and panna cotta is so smooth and creamy. It is a perfect dessert at any time.

Strawberry lemon trifle layered with homemade genoise cake, lemon curd filling, kirsch-soaked strawberries, toasted almonds, and whipped cream.

Fresh blueberry pie with a clever twist: whipped cream lines the bottom and sides of the baked shell before the cooked-and-fresh berry filling pours in. Three hours of chilling sets it into a cool, lush slice.

Pecan pumpkin pie built on a jar of spiced pecan-pumpkin butter, eggs, and heavy cream poured into an all-butter homemade crust. Three ingredients in the filling, a smooth, deeply spiced custard out the other side.

No-bake chocolate cream cheese pie with a chocolate graham cracker crust. Melted chocolate chips, whipped cream, and fluffy egg whites create a mousse-like filling that chills overnight.

Poached halibut rolls in a creamy tomato tarragon sauce made entirely in the microwave. Fillets are rolled, poached in broth with Dijon mustard, then finished with cream and paprika.

Homemade chocolate sandwich cookies with creamy vanilla buttercream filling. Better than Oreos with the option to tint half the filling pink or green with peppermint for Valentine's Day.

Hungarian sour cherry soup (meggyleves): a chilled summer soup of cherries, sugar, cinnamon, dry red wine, and heavy cream. Served cold, sweet, and tangy as a starter or light dessert.

Summer pandowdy layers juicy nectarines and blueberries under a cream biscuit crust, then dowdies the top by pressing it into the bubbling fruit. Old-fashioned New England dessert.

Pan-fried softshell crabs in butter with a white wine cream sauce finished with Dijon mustard and fresh chives. Golden, crispy shells give way to sweet crab meat under a tangy, herb-laced pan sauce.

Old-fashioned cream caramel icing for jam cake: just heavy cream, sugar, and butter cooked to soft-ball stage, then beaten until spreadable. The Southern frosting that turns any layer cake into a showpiece.

Old-fashioned peach ice cream churned in a hand-crank or electric freezer with crushed ripe peaches, evaporated milk, and a touch of almond extract. A summer porch classic.

No-bake strawberry cheesecake with cream cheese, whipped cream, and frozen strawberries set with gelatin on a graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and smooth.

Triple-chocolate dessert with a brownie shell, Kahlua-spiked chocolate mousse filling, and a coffee-chocolate glaze. A showpiece that needs thin slices and earns every one.

Fettuccine Alfredo done traditional Italian-style: fresh egg pasta tossed with butter, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Three ingredients, pure silk on a plate.

Homemade yogurt made with whole milk, cream, and a cooler for incubation. No yogurt maker needed, just a picnic tote and 8 to 10 hours of patience.

Strawberry lemondrift pie mounds airy lemon-cream filling into a baked crust and crowns it with fresh berries. A bright citrus dessert with whipped texture and clean lemon snap.

Tipsy chocolate pecan crunch ice cream with homemade chocolate-caramel coated pecans, dark rum custard base, and real heavy cream. A boozy, crunchy, from-scratch frozen indulgence.

Frozen toffee butter torte with a chocolate-ganache center, crushed Heath bar crust and crown, and whipped butter-brown sugar filling. An elegant no-bake make-ahead dessert.

Chocolate-almond sandwich cookies with ground almond cocoa wafers and whipped white chocolate ganache filling. An elegant, slice-and-bake cookie that keeps for a week.

Elegant tea cookies made from a slice-and-bake butter dough with cream and vanilla. Chill overnight, slice thin, and bake until crisp and golden.

Fire-roasted poblano chiles line a pie pan and cradle a creamy filling of Monterey Jack, eggs, garlic, and homemade crema fresca. A savory Mexican chile pie baked golden.

Cream puff swans made from choux pastry piped into S-shaped necks and oval bodies, filled with sweetened whipped cream and mandarin oranges. A classic French pastry showpiece.

Hashed brown quiche with a crispy shredded potato crust, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a creamy egg custard. Gluten-free friendly and baked in a cast-iron skillet. No pastry needed.

Strawberry rice cream with double-boiler vanilla custard rice folded into whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Lighter and more elegant than standard rice pudding, served chilled.

Holiday eggnog made with beer, brandy, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites for a frothy, light texture. An unusual spiked eggnog recipe with a malty twist.

Ethereally light layer cake where whipped cream and beaten egg whites replace butter for cloud-like texture. Vanilla and almond extracts add delicate flavor to this unique dessert.

Frozen lime pie with a cooked egg yolk and lime curd base folded into whipped cream and stiff egg whites, set in a graham cracker crust. Light, mousse-like, and served frozen.

Angel food cake hollowed out and filled with butter pecan ice cream, frosted with sweetened whipped cream, and topped with toasted pecans. A stunning no-bake frozen dessert.

Old-fashioned peach shortcake with tender butter biscuits split and filled with sugared peaches and fresh whipped cream. Served warm for a classic summer dessert.

Strawberry cream pie layered with toasted almonds, a from-scratch vanilla cream filling, fresh halved strawberries, and a glossy strawberry glaze. Diner-counter classic done properly.

Chocolate silk pie with a no-bake filling whipped silky-smooth by beating eggs into creamed butter, sugar, and unsweetened chocolate. Chilled in a flaky shell and crowned with billowy whipped cream.

Chilled cucumber cream soup with whipping cream, chicken broth, and butter. Cooked cucumbers and onions are blended silky smooth, then served cold for a refreshing summer starter.

Creamy peanut soup made with peanut butter, chicken broth, and sauteed onions, then pureed smooth. A rich Southern-style soup finished with cream and chopped peanuts.

Retro orange jello gets a creamy upgrade with whipped cream and sweet mandarin oranges in this nostalgic potluck favorite from Gram's kitchen. Ready in minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Spells & Bells are festive Christmas cookies cut into holiday shapes and deep fried until golden and puffed, then served plain, sugared or glazed. A cream-rich fried dough that's crisp outside and tender within.

Little lemon spritz cookies made with a cookie press, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, dipped in a tangy lemon cream glaze. Crisp, buttery, and perfect for cookie trays.

Creme Fraiche is so versatile, it can be used in plenty of ways, and just a spoonful adds the creaminess and richness, it's used so often in desserts; and instead of store-bought, you can actually make your own delicious and creamy creme fraiche.

Three-ingredient primavera cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan melted into a silky coating for pasta or spring vegetables. Quick Italian-style white sauce ready in 10 minutes.

A decadent blueberry pie that is perfect to take to your next family gathering. Can also be topped off with any type of fruit you like!

Baked sole fillets smothered in a rich mushroom-shallot cream sauce and topped with grated Parmesan. Just 10 minutes of prep for an elegant weeknight fish dinner.

Chilled avocado curry soup blends ripe avocados with chicken broth, curry powder, and cream into a velvety cold soup. No cooking needed, just 10 minutes and a food processor.

Inspired by the iconic NY cookie, this elegant black n' white marbled cheesecake recipe tastes as good as it looks.

Warm porcini soup turned into a silky, airy foam: porcini and portobello cooked down with white wine and cream, blended smooth, strained, then charged in an iSi whipper for a cloud-light mushroom espuma.

Sauteed veal scallops in a wild mushroom cream sauce with demi-glace, shallots, thyme, and a splash of white wine. Classic French bistro main dish with velvety pan sauce for special occasions.

This rich and delicious pie is made with chocolate cookie crumbs, corn syrup and semi-sweet chocolate.

This handsome potage has many personalities as it may be presented in a variety of ways: hot, cold, pureed, or country style.

Frozen Heath bar ice cream cake with ladyfingers, coffee, vanilla ice cream, and creme de cacao whipped cream. A no-bake freezer dessert cut into elegant wedges.