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

"What can I bring?" you ask your Thanksgiving hosts. "Can you bring dessert?" they reply. "But don't bring pie. We've got pie ...

Peppermint Crisp tart is a beloved South African dessert that ... Here’s how to make peppermint crisp tart! Start by ...

I need heavy cream, but the grocery store only has whipping cream. Is it okay to use it instead? Will it ruin my recipe? A ...

Whipping cream with its lower fat content makes a good topping for desserts, meringues and puddings that need a slightly lighter touch. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Achieving the right balance of fruit flavor and the perfect airy texture in a fruit mousse takes a bit of finesse. But ...

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 ...

If you’re making a dessert that requires some structural integrity or a long rest in the fridge, like in the case of a trifle or icebox cake, reach for the heavy cream. Conversely, whipped whipping ...