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| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. [6/2 definitions] |
| cream cheese |
a rich, soft, smooth white cheese made of milk and sometimes cream, and not ripened. |
| creamer |
a small container that holds cream for serving. [3/2 definitions] |
| cream puff |
a light pastry shell with a whipped cream or custard filling. |
| cream sauce |
a white sauce of flour, butter, and milk or cream cooked together. |
| creamy |
having the taste, color, or texture of cream. [2 definitions] |
| crème |
cream. [1/2 definitions] |
| crème de la crème |
cream of the cream (French); the very best. |
| dairy case |
a large container in a store that is kept cold and is used for holding and displaying dairy products, such as milk, cheese, cream, and yogurt. |
| éclair |
an oblong pastry filled with whipped cream or custard and usu. frosted with chocolate. |
| eggbeater |
a kitchen utensil having rotary blades, and used for beating liquid or semiliquid foods such as cream or eggs. |
| eggnog |
a drink made of beaten eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often rum or other liquor. |
| floating island |
a dessert of soft custard having whipped cream or meringue floating atop it. [1/2 definitions] |
| foam |
a thick mass of bubbles produced by chemical means, such as shaving cream or some substances used for putting out fires. [1/6 definitions] |
| fondant |
a soft creamy paste made of sugar, water, and cream of tartar, used in icing and candy. [1/2 definitions] |
| fountain |
a counter in a store or restaurant at which one can purchase sodas and other ice cream dishes, and often a limited selection of other light food and drink, for consumption on the premises; soda fountain. [1/5 definitions] |
| frappé |
a thick drink made with milk, ice cream, and flavoring, and whipped or shaken together; milk shake. [1/3 definitions] |
| frozen custard |
a food similar to ice cream but made with skim milk and having a softer smoother texture. |
| Gorgonzola |
a type of cheese, originally from Italy, characterized by its cream color, blue-green veins, and sharp taste. |
| half-and-half |
a mixture of two things in equal portions, esp. milk and cream. [1/3 definitions] |
| ice cream |
a sweet, frozen food made by mixing cream, sugar, and other things. Ice cream is made in many different flavors. |
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