What goes well with heavy cream?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes heavy cream better. On average, recipes with heavy cream gets 4.26⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with cognac. And sometimes worse. Like with white mushrooms.
Here comes the combinations we found:
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Significant high scores:
cognac,
walnuts,
yellow bell pepper,
shallots,
bacon,
cake flour,
white chocolate
Better than not:
spanish onion,
chicken drumsticks,
basmati,
smoked salmon,
zucchini,
flat leaf parsley,
arborio,
vegetable shortening,
sea scallops,
andouille sausage,
oyster,
creole seasoning,
pepitas,
horseradish,
chickpeas,
ghee,
clarified butter,
plum tomatoes,
hot red pepper flakes,
cornmeal,
white bread,
goat cheese,
corn kernels,
asparagus,
cream,
peppermint,
shrimp,
mint,
linguine,
poblano pepper,
apple,
grain white rice,
baby spinach,
wine,
brioche,
ice,
candy canes,
white onion,
dijon mustard,
red bell pepper,
curry powder,
baby bella mushrooms,
brandy,
banana,
rotisserie chicken,
sweet potatoes,
worcestershire sauce,
dill,
wheat flour,
peanuts,
yogurt,
prosciutto,
angel hair pasta,
cardamom pods,
turkey,
soy sauce,
granny smith apples,
anise,
full fat cream cheese,
carrots,
cream tartar,
white sugar,
chicken thighs,
tomatoes,
sage,
naan,
chives,
celery,
espresso,
coffee,
active yeast,
dark brown sugar,
vegetable oil,
mushrooms,
beef broth,
distilled white vinegar,
green onions,
asiago cheese,
white pepper,
purpose flour,
chicken broth,
shiitake,
chuck roast,
chicken meat,
clam juice,
dutched cocoa,
lean beef,
marshmallow fluff,
marshmallows,
mascarpone cheese,
natural cocoa powder,
oil sun tomatoes,
orange zest,
pineapple,
potatoes,
red food coloring,
red pepper,
russet potatoes,
table salt,
vanilla pod,
vodka,
white cheddar cheese
🤷♀️ Shrug:
light green parts,
tarragon,
green food coloring,
scallops,
capers,
pie crust,
italian parsley,
irish whiskey,
virgin olive oil,
bay leaf,
basil,
whiskey,
chicken stock,
white wine,
sweet italian sausage,
roma tomatoes,
leeks,
cumin,
cilantro,
onion,
spaghetti,
red wine,
gruyère cheese,
red onion,
parsley,
vegetable stock,
sea salt,
corn,
pancetta,
cheese,
turmeric,
lemon juice,
paprika,
black pepper,
avocado,
thyme,
garlic,
rosemary,
pork,
meat,
ham,
rum,
butter,
pecorino cheese,
salt,
bread flour,
flaky sea salt,
cauliflower,
allspice,
monterey jack cheese,
dark corn syrup,
brewed espresso,
button mushrooms,
green beans,
cinnamon,
sugar,
butternut squash,
chili powder,
blueberries,
beef stock,
graham cracker crumbs,
sweet onion,
semisweet chocolate,
egg yolk,
sour cream,
cream cheese,
corn tortillas,
caramel sauce,
granulated sugar,
baking powder,
chocolate,
condensed milk,
full fat sour cream,
creamy peanut butter,
egg noodles,
cocoa powder,
chocolate shavings,
challah bread,
kahlua,
maple,
maple syrup,
marsala wine,
milk,
oreo cookie crumbs,
peppercorns,
pumpkin puré,
sharp white cheddar cheese,
superfine sugar,
vanilla,
vanilla bean,
wild rice
Scores poorly:
balsamic vinegar,
cayenne,
red pepper flakes,
feta cheese,
nutmeg,
nutella,
pecans,
egg,
bittersweet chocolate,
herbs,
peas,
parmesan,
tomato paste,
mayonnaise,
all purpose flour,
kale,
dark rum,
whipping cream,
fontina cheese,
raspberry jam,
apple cider vinegar,
grits,
yukon gold potatoes,
graham crackers,
berries,
blackberries,
buttermilk,
confectioners sugar,
cocoa,
fettuccine pasta,
fettuccine,
almond flour,
broth,
full fat coconut milk,
bourbon,
oreos,
corn starch,
dark chocolate,
good brandy,
corn syrup,
dulce de leche,
baking chocolate,
instant coffee,
instant espresso powder,
ladyfingers,
light brown sugar,
milk chocolate,
non fat milk powder,
penne pasta,
pretzels,
provolone cheese,
ritz crackers,
salted peanuts,
semisweet,
vanilla wafers,
white vinegar
Pay attention:
beef,
cranberries,
garam masala,
olive oil,
kosher salt,
pie shell,
raisins,
flour,
water,
ginger,
lemon zest,
pasta,
chicken,
neutral flavored oil,
yellow onion,
baking soda,
lime juice,
cheddar cheese,
green chili,
oregano,
heavy whipping cream,
oil,
coconut,
crumbs,
sherry,
canola oil,
cajun seasoning,
hot water,
italian seasoning,
brown sugar,
raspberries,
italian sausage,
mustard,
instant yeast,
cornflour,
panko crumbs,
spinach,
mozzarella cheese,
red wine vinegar,
vegetable,
warm milk,
margarine,
mango,
semi sweet,
evaporated milk,
toasted pecans,
cotija cheese,
cider vinegar,
garlic powder,
pumpkin,
chicken breasts,
jalapeño pepper,
tomato sauce,
ricotta cheese,
whipped cream cheese,
egg whites,
swiss cheese,
crab,
chocolate syrup,
pasta shells,
brussel sprouts,
fleur de sel,
crimini mushrooms,
lime zest,
almonds,
molasses,
coconut milk,
gelatin,
turbinado,
cardamom,
artichoke hearts,
hot sauce,
apricot jam,
snipped chives,
orange juice,
applesauce,
wild mushrooms,
vanilla ice cream,
egg wash,
apple cider,
broccoli,
marinara sauce,
panko,
cherries,
green cabbage,
beaten egg,
cheese tortellini,
french bread,
honey,
icing sugar,
mustard powder,
onion powder,
oreo cookies,
peach,
peanut butter,
porcini mushrooms,
puff pastry,
pumpkin pie spice,
salted butter,
semi sweet chocolate,
sesame,
sharp cheddar cheese,
sourdough bread,
sprinkles,
unsalted butter,
white rice
Makes both ingredients worse:
ancho chili,
greek yogurt,
vegetable broth,
tuna,
rice,
light corn syrup,
macaroni,
powdered sugar,
smoked paprika,
white mushrooms
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with heavy cream:
Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon
www.daringgourmet.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Dinner Tonight: Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Salsa Verde Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.26/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Garlic Parmesan Risotto (BAKED or stove top)
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Creamy Pasta With Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Basil
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Gnocchi with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pancetta and Roquefort Cheese
www.savorysimple.net
Review: 4.26/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Creamy Garlic Butter Scallops with Prosciutto
www.jocooks.com
Review: 4.73/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Steamed Mussels Recipe with White Wine Broth
www.inspiredtaste.net
Review: 4.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Mustard Tarragon Butter Sauce Recipe
www.reluctantgourmet.com
Review: 4.26/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Barley Risotto With Greens and Seared Scallops
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
