fresh cream

Just from cows

Fresh cream is cream that hasn't been processed beyond separation from milk—not soured, cultured, or preserved.

The term distinguishes it from sour cream, clotted cream, or long-life alternatives.

In British usage, fresh cream often appears on packaging and menus to emphasize quality: fresh cream cakes, strawberries with fresh cream.

Related
  • whippedStruck repeatedly, or defeated
  • heavyOf great mass
  • dairyMilk-based foods collectively
  • milkMammalian nursing fluid
  • dollopSmall shapeless portion

pastry · scones · afternoon tea · strawberries · rich · smooth · velvety · pour · churn · silky · luscious · dessert · topping · clotted · sour · custard · mousse · decadent

Categories
Opposites
freshness/preservation state

fresh creamsour cream

Cultured dairy condiment

clotted cream · crème fraîche

processing/transformation

fresh creambutter

Solid fat from cream

cream cheese · ghee · clarified butter · whipped cream · coffee creamer

fat content/richness

fresh creamskim milk

Dairy with fat removed

skimmed milk · water · low-fat milk · whole milk · buttermilk

Family

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G