Definition of «to sweeten the cream»

The phrase "to sweeten the cream" means to make something already good or enjoyable even better or more pleasant.

I make something very similar with a layer of sweetened cream cheese on the bottom. (mommyskitchen.net)
A dollop of sweetened cream cheese goes on and then is topped with another small amount of batter. (bakenquilt.com)
A delicious pumpkin cake rolled up and filled with sweetened cream cheese. (sugaredwhisk.com)
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