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Heavy Cream ...

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On 09/10/2010 12:10pm, Clarence Worley wrote:

Looking ar recipies which require "heavy cream".

What is a good substitute ... available in the UK?

Thanks

CW

On 09/10/2010 01:10pm, Mamta wrote:

Double cream or sour cream or Greek yoghurt.

On 09/10/2010 04:10pm, Winton wrote:

I would say 'heavy' cream is what my local supermarket calls 'Extra (Thick) Double' cream, i.e. Double Cream (38%+ fat) that is too thick to pour or whip - best spooned out on the side of a pudding.

Without additives cream gets thick for one of three reasons, a high fat content, heating (& the speed at which it is chilled) and finally whipping: but as that is only air is obviously is temporary!

Winton

On 10/10/2010 09:10am, Clarence Worley wrote:

Thanks for the replies ... Doublw crea would sound the most likliest at the supermarket ... its for an italian dish ... to go with a tomato sauce.

Thanks again

CW

On 10/10/2010 12:10pm, Kavey wrote:

Not that it translates heavy cream but find this page excellent on understanding UK cream definitions:

http://www.waitrose.com/food/productranges/dairy/cream.aspx

This site is good for translation:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-heavy-cream.htm

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