Imagine fresh homemade whipped cream to go with a cake or other snack. How to make this cream is not as difficult as you might think. The following is a recipe for whipped cream that is soft and without preservatives that you can use as a cake topping.
Ingredients
Classic Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup or 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
Flavored Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup or 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla, almond, bourbon or brandy flavours, or orange and lime zest
Cheese Whipped Cream
- 1 pack of cream cheese size 225 grams, store at room temperature
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla
Step
Method 1 of 3: Classic Whipped Cream
Step 1. Cool the cream first
The colder the cream, the easier it will be to beat. Make sure the bowl you are using is cool and shaken immediately as soon as the liquid cream is poured.
Step 2. Add sugar and salt
Use sugar according to taste and add salt to taste delicious. Use a spoon or a whisk to stir until smooth.
Step 3. Stir the cream using a large whisk, using a circular motion
Beat as quickly as possible until the mixture thickens and looks fluffy.
- It takes practice to mix cream by hand effectively. Try not to get the cream warm while stirring. Change hands if you get tired of stirring.
- Use a mixer to make the mixing process easier. The mixer can be adjusted using the stand, or held by hand for a more even mix.
Step 4. Watch the dough change
If the beaters used leave marks on the dough, it's a sign that the dough is starting to thicken. Continue the process of stirring until the dough can be taken without dripping.
- Keep stirring until you get the texture you want. There are people who like whipped cream that is soft and melts as soon as they are eaten, but there are also those who like whipped cream that is a bit thick so that it is easy to shape.
- Stop stirring before the dough becomes as thick as butter. When the dough has become thick like butter, save the dough to make cinnamon toast or other snacks. Start with a new dough to recreate the whipped cream.
Method 2 of 3: Flavored Whipped Cream
Step 1. Decide on the desired whipped cream flavor
Over the years, flavored whipped cream has grown in popularity to balance out the cake flavors used. Whipped cream can be added with chocolate, liqueur, and grated rind; Choose a flavor combination that suits your cake of choice. Here are some ideas that can be used:
- Chocolate flavored whipped cream using 1 tbsp cocoa powder. It can be a perfect topping for chocolate pie.
- Vanilla bourbon whipped cream for topping the pecan nut pie. Add 1 tbsp vanilla and 1 tbsp bourbon, then mix well.
- Fresh cream can be made by adding 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest, to use as a topping for strawberry shortcake.
- Almond or anise extract for added whipped cream texture. Perfect for topping berry pies.
Step 2. Add flavorings before stirring
Remove the cream from the refrigerator, pour it into a bowl, and add a pinch of salt and seasonings to taste. Stir using a spoon or whisk.
Step 3. Beat the cream using the same technique as for classic whipped cream
Beat until shaped as desired, thick until malleable, or smooth. The result can be used as a cake or pie topping.
Method 3 of 3: Cream Cheese
Step 1. Place cream cheese in a cold bowl and puree until slightly fluffy
Step 2. Sweeten the cream
In a separate bowl, pour the cold whipped cream, vanilla, sugar and salt. Use a whisk or spoon to stir until smooth.
Step 3. Beat the cream
Use a whisk or mixer to beat the cream until it thickens slightly.
Step 4. Mix cream cheese and whipped cream
Place the cream cheese into the bowl with the whipped cream, and mix well using a spoon or mixer. Stir until smooth until the mixture thickens slightly.
Step 5. Use whipped cream cheese as a topping
This cream is slightly thicker than regular whipped cream, so it's perfect for topping or icing cakes, especially apple tarts or zucchini bread.
Step 6. Done
Tips
- For best results, use bowls and shakers made of aluminum, do not use plastic ones.
- If it's too sour, add sugar.
- Avoid base creams that are labeled "ultra-pasteurized," as they won't expand the way you want them to.
- Add food coloring before whisking, especially on special occasions.
- Try substituting white sugar for brown sugar for an added 'warm' taste and caramel sensation.
