2,423 heavy cream recipes

Quick shrimp linguine with bell peppers, broccoli, and scallions in a light cornstarch-thickened white wine and chicken broth sauce. A 30-minute weeknight pasta that skips the heavy cream entirely.

Light tortoni frozen dessert made with whipped nonfat dry milk, almond extract, and graham cracker crumbs. A low-fat Italian-style ice cream treat with no heavy cream needed.

Light cream of mushroom soup with skim evaporated milk and white wine. Skips the heavy cream but keeps the silky texture, with deep mushroom flavor from a 30-minute simmer.

Lighter broccoli cheddar soup made with low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar, and low-salt chicken broth. Pureed smooth and creamy without the heavy cream.

A rich Baltimore-style eggnog spiked with brandy, rum, and Madeira wine, shaken with egg and cream, then dusted with fresh nutmeg. Scales easily from a single cocktail to a 30-serving holiday punch bowl.

A lighter take on chicken tetrazzini using skim milk and light cream cheese instead of heavy cream. Spaghetti, mushrooms, and chicken bake in a sherry-spiked sauce under a parmesan crust.

Crustless squash quiche with yellow summer squash, onion, eggs, and cheese. No heavy cream, no pie crust, just a light and satisfying low-calorie quiche baked in a pie pan.

Butternut squash pasta sauce with melted Monterey Jack, vegetable broth, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with ziti. A creamy, lighter fall pasta without heavy cream.

Creme caramel is a great favorite in many restaurants. It is basically a super rich baked egg custard made with added heavy cream.

Creamy potato leek soup simmered with celery and onion, finished with heavy cream. A simple, comforting one-pot soup with rich, velvety body.

Dark chocolate mousse spiked with Mexican chile powder and espresso, lightened with whipped egg whites instead of heavy cream. Rich, spicy, and impossibly airy.

Lightened cream of cauliflower soup that swaps heavy cream for nonfat dry milk and a touch of flour. Silky, low-fat, and ready in 35 minutes with a whisper of nutmeg and lemon.

Lightened fettuccine alfredo built on blended simmered garlic and broth, thickened with sour cream and parmesan instead of heavy cream. Zucchini matchsticks cook in the pasta water for a vegetable-loaded quick dinner.

Potato, artichoke, and leek soup pureed silky smooth with fresh thyme and a touch of Tabasco. Served hot or cold, this creamy soup uses milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter bowl.

Eggplant macaroni bake layers tender eggplant, fresh tomato, and basil with parmesan-tossed macaroni, topped with cheddar and baked bubbly. A light, vegetarian pasta casserole that skips the heavy cream sauce.

Puréed cauliflower soup with caramelized onions, chicken broth, and milk, finished with white pepper and fresh nutmeg. Light, warming, and naturally creamy without heavy cream.