Heavy cream

Sweet thick cream is a dairy product made from cow's milk cream, which has been processed to achieve a dense texture and a naturally sweet or slightly sugary flavor. This cream is notable for its creamy and thick consistency, making it ideal for incorporating into both sweet and savory recipes, adding smoothness and richness to dishes.

Its origin dates back to traditional milk cream separation techniques, practiced in many regions with a well-developed dairy industry. Nowadays, it is commonly found packaged in supermarkets and ready for use in cooking.

Among its most notable properties are its high content of milk fats, which gives it its characteristic texture, in addition to being a good source of energy and fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and D. Due to its freshness, it must be kept refrigerated and preferably used shortly after opening.

In different Latin American countries, sweet thick cream goes by various synonyms, such as thick cream, cream, heavy cream, sweet cream, or simply milk cream when its texture or sweet use is specified. In Mexico, for example, it can be confused with "sour cream," but the latter has a more acidic flavor and a different texture.