French cream

Whip up homemade French pastry cream like a pro with my step-by-step guide! It’s perfect for using in pies, tarts, eclairs and more!

Chantilly cream is a sweetened whipped cream and a French specialty, commonly used to fill layer cakes such as a Classic Victoria Sponge.

Also commonly referred to as "English cream", Crème Anglaise is a classic vanilla custard sauce and popular French dessert.

Looking for a truly elegant finale for your holiday dinner? My dessert will do the trick. It looks so regal surrounded by pretty sugared fruit, and the flavor is divine. A friend gave me this recipe several years ago, and it's been in high demand at my house ever since.—June Bridges, Franklin, Indiana

Crème pâtissière is the unsung hero in so many French desserts. This custard is easy to make, and a great base recipe to have up your sleeve.

You can make creme fraiche at home with just 2 ingredients! This rich French version of sour cream is perfect for creamy sauces and dolloping soups.

This French Vanilla Crème Pâtissière (Pastry Cream) is a delicious creamy and thick custard, perfect to use as a filling for pastries.

Cream Puffs are a classic French dessert filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Learn how to make easy bakery-quality cream puffs.

Discover the foolproof recipe for French Meringue Buttercream, the perfect frosting for your cakes and cupcakes. Silky smooth, rich and creamy, and incredibly stable, this French buttercream is made with egg yolks meringue. Elevate your desserts with this easy-to-make, irresistibly delicious topping.

It couldn't be simpler to make Crème Fraîche at home using two simple ingredients. Not only is making creme fraiche a fun project, but it's economical, too, since creme fraiche is an expensive store-bought specialty item. You can also customize it to how you like it in terms of tanginess by adding up to 1 additional tablespoon of buttermilk to the cream.