Food
Cream vs. Crème: What’s the Difference?
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Nov 29, 2021 • 3 min read
Cream and crème are both words used to describe dairy products made by extracting butterfat from cow’s milk. Cream is the English word used for a wide array of English and North American dairy products, while crème is a French word you’ll often see paired with elements of cuisine française.