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Cream recipes

Adding instant luxury to the simplest soup or stewed fruit, a swirl of cream is a welcome flourish in many a cook’s repertoire. To see what this crowd-pleasing ingredient can do feast your eyes on our ideas for gorgeous puddings as well as magnificent mains and everything in between.

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Chicken wings are the ultimate sharing dish so rustle up a platter of these gorgeously sticky, sweet wings for friends and family to tuck into. Tamarind, soy, ginger and chilli combine to make a puncy marinade that gives succulent, juicy chicken
Sticky tamarind chicken with soured cream dip
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Give gravy a makeover by adding crisp, fruity cider and crème fraîche for gorgeous rich flavour
Light and creamy cider gravy
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With shards of pistachio-jewelled brittle, sweet caramelised clementines and boozy orange blossom cream, these stunning Pavlovas are the perfect way to finish your Christmas dinner.
Chocolate orange Pavlovas
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Give buttery scones a seasonal makeover with crème de cassis cream and tart autumnal blackberries
Autumn scones
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These impressive teatime treats are surprisingly easy to make and would look amazing as part of a celebratory afternoon tea
Cream horns
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Follow this easy vegan whipped cream recipe to learn how to whip up this dairy-free cream with just a tin of coconut milk
Vegan whipped cream
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Vibrant pink rhubarb brings delicious tart flavour that works wonderfully in this beautiful, sweet tea cake. Follow this easy baking recipe to make the most of this fantastic seasonal fruit
Soured cream and rhubarb tea cake
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Deliciously rich chocolate and coffee pots that make for the perfect afternoon treat
Chocolate and coffee cream pots
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Popular cream recipes

Homemade custard creams
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A nostalgic bake, these homemade custard creams are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.
  • Serves 0
  • 20 mins to prepare, 10 mins to bake plus chilling and cooling
  • 192 calories
Peppermint creams
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A sweet treat that doubles as a great Christmas gift, these peppermint creams are awfully easy to eat. It's just the right amount of peppermint flavouring prevents these from being too cloying or saccharine, so be sure to follow the recipe exactly.
  • Serves 0
  • 20mins to prepare and 10mins to chill
  • 90 calories
Lemon scones with clotted cream
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A citrus-heavy, zesty treat for family and friends to enjoy, this recipe for lemon scones with clotted cream is a pleasant twist on the classic scone. Lemon curd takes the place of strawberry jam in this perfect summer's day bake.
  • Serves 12
  • 20mins to prepare and 15mins to cook, plus 5mins cooling
  • 330 calories
Vegan whipped cream
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Follow this easy vegan whipped cream recipe to learn how to whip up this dairy-free cream with just a tin of coconut milk
  • Serves 6
  • 15 mins to prepare, plus at least 24 hrs chilling
  • 33 calories
Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon
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The next time you are in need of a fancy breakfast, consider making a classic toasted bagel with cream cheese, chives and smoked salmon. Sometimes only a bagel, made at home to your personal specifications, will do.
  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins
  • 404 calories
Ginger ice cream
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A proper lunch party calls for proper ice-cream. The base here is a classic recipe for vanilla ice cream, but the addition of both fresh and preserved ginger elevates this into an elegant yet comforting dessert that everyone will love.
  • Serves 8
  • 10mins to prepare, plus 15mins for cooling and 15mins to cook, plus churning time
  • 326 calories
Barbecued doughnut ice cream sandwiches
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For a crowd-pleasing summer dessert, look no further than this barbecued doughnut ice cream sandwiches recipe. The title alone is all you need to know! Pick up a packet of doughnuts and a tub of ice cream and transform them into a decadent dessert.
  • Serves 5
  • 15 mins
  • 499 calories
Sticky ginger cake with mascarpone and ginger cream
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A wonderfully sticky and sweet ginger and treacle cake - the ideal afternoon treat for autumn
  • Serves 16
  • 60 mins
  • 342 calories
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