variants
or creme
plural crèmes or cremes
ˈkrem(z) 
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3
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The chef’s signature uovo poche craccante may sound basic, but only a master of the culinary arts can poach an egg to perfection then wrap it in a thin coat that cracks like the top of a creme brulée.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Our choice today is orange creme.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — plus a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The Oreo cookie is filled with Reese's peanut buttery creme mixed with Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
As my teeth sunk into the chocolate cookie, through the sweet creme, I was met with surprise.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Add cream of tartar and gradually add marshmallow creme, a small amount at a time.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
The gluten-free variation on the classic peppermint creme cookie has been spotted across the country in plentiful supply.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Or sip on a Make My Wish Come True, an espresso martini made with Carey’s Black Irish creme liqueur, a nod to her mixed heritage.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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