Functional Profile

Heavy cream contributes fat and liquid to Gratin Dauphinois and the porcini ragout.

Handling

Gratin specifies 35% cream and gentle optional warming to about 40 C; the ragout adds cream near the end and simmers gently to avoid separation.

Culinary Use

Use 350 g to cover the potato layers or 110 g to finish the mushroom sauce, as specified by each Recipe.

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