Herb-Scented Thickened Cream for Salads

Several kinds of herbs can be infused and used to flavor heavy cream or crème fraîche. The herbs are first crushed with a mortar and pestle or finely chopped with lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar. The cream is then whisked into the infusion. If regular heavy cream is used, it will thicken after a few minutes.

Herb-scented cream can be lightly spooned over cold fish and meats, but it is most often used as a sauce for salads. When flavored with mint or dill, it can be served with s