Adding instant luxury to the simplest soup or taking centrestage in so many desserts and bakes, cream is a welcome addition to a wealth of dishes. Take a look at our recipes using double cream, soured cream and everything in between – there's even a vegan whipping cream using coconut milk.
This classic chicken pie is cooked with leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce then topped with fluffy mashed potato. It's perfect for babies and adults alike. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, it can also be frozen!
Learn how to make sticky toffee pudding and tuck into this classic British dessert – a moist sponge made with medjool dates drenched in super-sticky toffee sauce.
This spectacular yet simple-to-make ice-cream terrine is definitely one for your dessert table this Christmas. A homemade pistachio paste and an easy no-cook olive oil caramel makes this a game changer. This is creamy, luscious and decadent, just as festive desserts should be!
This is the perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert – rich and indulgent with simple yet effective finishing touches. The fresh fruit, aromatic rosemary and crunchy topping offset the richness of the mousse, and give a subtle restaurant touch. We think it will get guests' seal of approval!
In this fish pie, the creaminess is turned up a notch with the addition of garlic and herb soft cheese. The soft cheese adds a silkiness to the sauce, as well as a lovely herby flavour. Topped with chive mash, this dish sure to become a new favourite.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
These miniature jackets are sure to delight at your next Christmas party
This DIY bagel board is an easy idea for a laid-back brunch with friends
This easy, no-bake pear cheesecake is sure to be a Christmas crowd-pleaser
These chicken tacos are sunshine on a plate. Chicken mince and peppers are flavoured with coriander and lime, then topped onto tortillas with a tangy pineapple salsa
This creamy tuna dip recipe is perfect for snacking – simply whip together quark, soft cheese and salad cream, add zesty lemon and spring onions and finish with flaky tuna and chives for a simple dip that's easy to make. What's more, this healthy dip is high in B12, which supports the reduction of tiredness. Pack into a picnic with your favourite crudités and enjoy!
Creamy avocados are perfect for keeping this zesty cake super-moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado
Host an unforgettable Christmas celebration with this impressive party platter, showcasing the best of classic British flavours
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
Got leftover mince pies from Christmas? Turn them into this indulgent cheesecake. The biscuit base is blended with crumbled mince pie pastry and a touch of brandy butter, then topped with velvety mincemeat cream. Finish with a scattering of nuts and serve as a festive dessert or at your New Year's Eve party.
Have you ever seen such a stunning trifle? This special seasonal twist on a British classic will certainly give some wow factor to your Christmas desserts table.
This simple meringue recipe has the addition of roasted hazelnuts, which gives a lovely rich and buttery flavour. Served with a cheat's chocolate sauce, it makes an indulgent yet light Christmas dessert. Everyone round the table will be impressed with your homemade meringues!
If you're looking for a new Christmas canapé idea, look no further. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic festive flavour combo, but we've added a little heat with wasabi paste and zingy lime.
Inspired by the flavours of a classic Black Forest gateau, this decadent cherry and chocolate roulade features an on-trend miso caramel. Perfect for your Christmas desserts table, everyone will want a slice of this showstopper!
Mature Cheddar and Stilton adds a comforting creaminess to this indulgent cheesy leek soup recipe
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
A substantial mushroom and rice soup for winter nights, with softnened garlic, onion and thyme. It is accompanied by slices of warm crusty baguette, oozing with melted Stilton and walnuts, straight from the grill.
Give your steak a spicy makeover with a tomato, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce marinade. Add a crisp side salad and creamy stilton dressing for a heavenly midweek meal.
Ever wished your final dinner party course could be bundled together and sliced? This cheeseboard cheesecake, packed with ricotta, cheddar and Stilton, takes the biscuit!
Spruce up al desko lunches with this gorgeous crustless quiche, loaded with creamy butternut squash, tangy Stilton, cranberry sauce and fragrant thyme
An indulgent starter idea to add to your staple of dinner party ideas. Making these tartlets is also a great way of using up any leftover Stilton. The earthy walnuts are the perfect topping to the strong flavours of Stilton and watercress.
Christmas equals parties with prosecco and hot canapés, and these Stilton and walnut puffs are just the ticket. Simply cut circles into ready-made puff pastry and spoon over Stilton mashed with cream cheese. Fold into half moons, top with walnut pieces and bake until golden.
This 5-ingredient vegan dessert turns the flavours of a Black Forest gateau into an easy-to-make parfait. It's simple, impressive and the perfect pudding to enjoy over the festive season.
This traditional chocolate yule log recipe, or Bûche de Noël, makes a deliciously indulgent Christmas dessert. The rich, chocolate sponge is rolled with a whipped Irish cream filling and covered in a boozy chocolate icing. The Swiss roll-style cake is then finished with crumbled chocolate 'bark' for a true log effect. Find out how to make yule log with our step-by-step recipe.
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse is an absolute classic dessert and our easy chocolate mousse recipe is suitable for all cooks, even beginners. Whip up the mousse with dark chocolate, eggs and a little butter and sugar, then allow to set overnight, before serving with whipped cream and chocolate shards, if you like.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
This old-fashioned bread and butter pudding recipe is a British classic that's so simple and delicious – soft and buttery on the inside, with a crisp, golden topping. We've gone for traditional flavours, but if you're looking for a twist, why not swap the sultanas for currants or chopped, dried apricots? Or try swapping lemon zest for orange or spread coarse marmalade or berry jam over the buttered bread slices.