Description
Emulsification of cream and butter to create a creamy sauce.
Technical
Whipping cream and butter to create a stable emulsion, with a ratio of 2:1 cream to butter. The process involves the formation of a stable emulsion through the interaction of the casein in the cream and the triglycerides in the butter.
Culinary Significance
Lombardy cream is a key ingredient in traditional Lombardy dishes, such as risotto alla milanese.
Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
creamybutterynutty
Wine Analogy
Chardonnay (buttery notes)
Coffee Analogy
Brazilian Santos (nutty creaminess)
Perfume Analogy
Gourmand fragrances with lactonic notes