what to make with leftover heavy cream?

[luvs]

i used it in mushroom soup, and i'm gonna use some in curried carrot soup, but it's a bigger-than usual container, (maybe a pint?), and i don't know what to use it for. i don't want to make whipped cream since i hate most sweet foods. i would shake up a jar of butter, but we have a surplus of butter going in the fridge as it is. i plan on baking a pan of macaroni and cheese, but i only add 1 cup of cream to that. any ideas would be much appreciated. thanks. btw, nothing sweet, okay? i'll probably have about 1/3 cup left once i make my other foods with cream in them.

 

[lyndalou]

Do you drink coffee? You could use it in that, or tea. If it's too rich for you to use it "straight" add a little milk to it.
Or make some hot chocolate with it and milk.

 

[mudbug]

Pour it on some cereal. You can stand the calories.

 

[auntdot]

How about a bolognese sauce for pasta?

Just Google and you will find a number of recipes.

It is a nice meat/tomato sauce and the cream takes a bit off the acidity of the tomatoes, as well as adding flavor.

Just an idea. I hope it helps.

 

[chesterchippy]

This is my 13 yr. old's all-time favortie meal that we learned from Emeril:

Pasta with Peas and Bacon Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes


1 pound cheese filled tortellini
3 ounces fresh bacon, julienned (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped onions
6 ounces heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh peas (blanched), or 4 ounces frozen peas
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper
Chopped parsley

Place tortellini in the pot of boiling water.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel to drain. Pour out all the bacon grease except for 1 tablespoon. In the same skillet place the onion and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden. Pour in the cream, and reduce until lightly thickened.

Remove the pasta from the water when it is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add the pasta to the cream mixture. Add bacon back to the pan along with the peas and cheese. Reduce for 1 minute. Toss and adjust the seasonings. Spoon into a large pasta bowl and serve. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

 

[Alix]

I make penne alla vodka with it. Basically, just a nice tomato sauce and toss in your leftover cream and a shot of vodka. Serve over penne.

 

[norgeskog]

Butter, milk shake, gravey, mac and cheese, chicken paprikash, espresso mocha smoothies.

 

[norgeskog]

I make penne alla vodka with it. Basically, just a nice tomato sauce and toss in your leftover cream and a shot of vodka. Serve over penne.

I will make the salad with tomatoe basil dressing. We will have chocolate for dessert....

 

[luvs]

all great ideas! i can't use it in coffe or make chocolate dishes/drinks with it since i don't consume caffeine, but i have plenty of great ideas now; thanks!

 

[pdswife]

I'd use it on oatmeal. Yummy!

 

[luvs]

I'd use it on oatmeal. Yummy!

is there anything better? i LOVE cream or half-and half on oatmeal. i even have hazelnuts and dried cranberries to have with the oats. mmm... great idea!

 

[pdswife]

I'd use it on oatmeal. Yummy!

is there anything better? i LOVE cream or half-and half on oatmeal. i even have hazelnuts and dried cranberries to have with the oats. mmm... great idea!

Nope.. nothing better than I can think of... the cranberries would make it even better. Enjoy!

 

[Haggis]

Lightly marinate some strawberries in vanilla extract and some balsamic vinegar and dip them into the cream.

 

[buckytom]

you could make pink vodka sauce for pasta, or sausages and broccoli rabe in a pink sauce. like auntdot said, it cuts the acidity and adds flavor.