noun
whipped cream
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Schlagsahne: feminine noun (die Schlagsahne) meaning 'whipped cream'. Usually an uncountable mass noun with singular declension (die Schlagsahne, der Schlagsahne, etc.). Plural form Schlagsahnen exists but is rare. Used for desserts, toppings; commonly sold as 'Schlagsahne' or 'Sahne zum Schlagen'.
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Die Torte ist mit frischer Schlagsahne verziert.
The cake is decorated with fresh whipped cream.
Die Biskuits werden mit Schlagsahne serviert.
The sponge cakes are served with whipped cream.
Die Köchin rührte Schlagsahne unter den Teig, damit der Kuchen saftig blieb.
The cook stirred whipped cream into the batter so that the cake stayed moist.
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Imagine a bowl of cream being whipped until it forms soft peaks and then dolloped on a dessert.
Schlagsahne sounds like 'shlags-ah-nuh' — picture a 'shag' of cream being fluffed.
die — picture a female pastry chef (die Konditorin) decorating with Schlagsahne.
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Schlagsahne is the common standard German term for whipped cream; it's often used as an uncountable ingredient. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.