Milk Cream

Name: Milk Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Whole milk 1.67 cups; Honey 1 tsp; Sugar 6 ½ tbsp; Vanilla bean 1; Cornstarch 5 tbsp; Fresh liquid cream 0.67 cup

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270

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 270
Carbohydrates g 38.1
of which sugars g 28.1
Protein g 4.4
Fats g 11.1
of which saturated fat g 6.49
Cholesterol mg 36
Sodium mg 61

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note + at least 30 min. of rest in the refrigerator

PRESENTATION

Rich, smooth, and versatile, homemade heavy cream brings the kind of great texture and creamy finish that home cooks count on for both family meals and special gatherings. That velvety consistency adds a touch of DELICIOUS flavor—almost like a secret ingredient—showing up just as easily over a platter of fresh fruit as spooned on a stack of pancakes. What makes homemade heavy cream stand out isn’t just how thick and rich it looks creeping over desserts, but how it works for everything from creamy Alfredo sauce to fluffy mashed potatoes. Families often use it for a bit more smooth luxury during dinner, or even as a nice, simple topping when friends visit. You’ll always find that reliable buttery texture and fresh dairy appeal with homemade—good for any occasion, whether you’re aiming for something sweet, something savory, or just something really comforting. Many home bakers keep it close by for those special family moments when dessert needs a little extra, while busy weeknights see it shine in everything from sauces to layered breakfasts.

Busy families love seeing fresh cream on hand since it means there’s always an option for a creamy pasta dinner, smooth gravy, or easy dessert finish (a real lifesaver with hungry kids at the table!). Flexibility counts, and homemade heavy cream fits right in—upgrade coffee with a little, whip it into creamy gravies, or round off a big brunch with something sweet and dairy-rich. Great for thickening, pouring, topping, or even mixing up a quick sauce, this cream tends to make food look inviting and feel heartier—perfect for those moments when you want a meal to really stick. Best part: families enjoy how it feels nice to serve something with extra creaminess, especially when it’s homemade and full of flavor. However you fit it into your kitchen, homemade heavy cream always seems to bring out the best in comforting meals and get-togethers...just the thing for easygoing home cooks who like having something extra special on hand.

How to prepare Milk Cream

To prepare the milk cream, heat 1 ¼ cups of milk 1 together with the sugar in a saucepan 2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and extract the seeds by scraping with a knife 3;

add the vanilla seeds to the milk 4 and heat over very low heat, mixing well with the whisk to dissolve the sugar. In a separate bowl, sift the cornstarch 5, then pour the remaining milk, stirring with a hand whisk 6: this will prevent lumps from forming in the cream.

Add the cold milk in which the cornstarch has dissolved to the saucepan with the milk and sugar 7. Add the honey 8, continuing with the whisk over very low heat until the cream has thickened. Once it's thick and smooth, turn off the heat and pour the cream into a bowl 9.

Cover with plastic wrap, making it adhere well to the surface so that the annoying crust does not form 10; let it cool at room temperature and then in the refrigerator. After the necessary time has passed, remove the cream from the refrigerator 11: if you notice any lumps, strain it with a fine sieve to eliminate them. Revive the cream with an electric mixer, then in a separate bowl whip the cold cream from the refrigerator 12.

Add the whipped cream to the now cold milk cream 13, mixing the two mixtures very gently from bottom to top 14 until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream 15. Your milk cream is ready: you can use it to fill Choux pastry (pâte à choux), rolls of Cocoa biscuit dough, cakes, and other desserts!

Storage

Store the milk cream in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Tip

Milk cream is just what you need to bring a touch of freshness and goodness to the table, making both adults and children happy! Instead of vanilla, you can create delicious variations by flavoring with orange or lemon zest: you'll get a cream characterized by a delicate and pleasant citrusy scent!

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Milk Cream

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How to prepare Milk Cream

Storage

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