1877 E. S. Dallas 303 We have double cream put in to sauces and soups.
1888 (rev. ed.) xxxii. 898 For whipping and making sweets it is usual to ask for double cream, that is thick cream that has stood on the milk for twenty-four hours instead of twelve.
1936 D. Lucas & R. Hume 161 1 gill double cream.
1959 2 July 39/2 Whip the double cream until fairly stiff.