double cream

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A type of cream with a very high fat content, common in the UK.

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  • This recipe for chocolate mousse requires 300ml of double cream.
  • Whip the double cream with a little sugar until it forms soft peaks.
  • For a truly decadent sauce, slowly stir in some double cream at the end.
  • Could you pick up a carton of double cream from the supermarket?
  • The trifle was topped with a generous layer of freshly whipped double cream.
  • Unlike single cream, double cream is thick enough to be spooned directly onto desserts.
  • Be careful not to overwhip the double cream, or it will turn into butter.
  • He gently folded the whisked double cream into the fruit purée.
  • A splash of double cream will make this soup incredibly rich and smooth.
  • In the UK, double cream is a staple ingredient for many classic puddings.