As the holiday season approaches, kitchens will be buzzing with activity and filled with festive meals and delicious treats.

You’ve probably noticed cartons of cream at the grocery store labeled as either heavy cream or heavy whipping ... to make ...

This no-bake treat, which can be prepared ahead of time, stays firm but can be made quickly: simply whip mascarpone and heavy cream to stiff peaks, soak store-bought ladyfingers in a quick caramel, ...

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 ...

You can even make a chocolate ganache ... Keep in mind that it won't reach heavy cream consistency or be thick enough to whip, especially for desserts, says Patel. The point of reducing it is ...