Light Cream (Noun)
Meaning
Cream that has at least 18% butterfat; "in England they call light cream `single cream'".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Light cream is a versatile ingredient in many dessert recipes, including ice cream and whipped cream.
- In the US, light cream is a common ingredient in coffee, used to add a rich and creamy texture to morning coffee.
- The chef carefully poured the light cream into the saucepan, watching as it simmered and thickened into a delicious bechamel sauce.
- In England, they call light cream "single cream", and it's a staple in many traditional recipes, including scones and trifles.
- The recipe called for heavy cream, but the cook substituted light cream instead, hoping the dish would still turn out rich and creamy.