Double Cream Around the World In various countries, double cream takes on different identities, often linked to the fat content, which influences both texture and culinary use. In the UK, where I ...

Serve double cream whipped or as it is alongside desserts, or use it as the basis for desserts such as mousse, crème brulée and cheesecake. Decorate cakes with stiffly whipped cream or use it to ...

The less milk (therefore less water) you keep in the mix makes for a much richer, double cream (as it's called in Britain). Leave in more milk, then you end up with single cream. Whipping cream is ...

This perfect whipped cream beats together chilled cream, cocoa powder, and tangy buttermilk. A silky chocolate ganache takes it over the top. Ella Quittner is a culture journalist and screenwriter.