How To Series: Make Whipped Cream

On September 3, 2010

Ahhh, whipped cream. That wonderfully fluffy, slightly sweet topping that goes so well with all of your favorite dessert treats. From ice cream, to pies, to hot chocolate, so many things are better with a small dollop of whipped cream. Many people love this dessert topper, yet it is not something we readily keep around.  It is very easy to hop over to the grocery store and buy a can of Reddi Wip, but did you know it is just as simple to make it yourself?

If you have some cream (or milk), a little sugar, a big bowl and a hand mixer, you are in business. In fact, you don’t even need the hand mixer but in that case it will just take a little longer. To start, make sure you stick your bowl and your whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes to get it super cold. Obviously make sure your cream is cold too. When ready, pour your pint of cream (any type will do, even light cream) into the bowl and just whip it! This will only take a couple of minutes with the electric hand mixer. As for going at it by hand – this girl was not brave enough to try doing it that way. If you are a top chef though, you can expect to whip it up as fast as the mixer.
Whipped Cream 2

When you are done whipping your cream into a frenzy, it should look something like this. add about a tablespoon of sugar – more or less to your taste – and whisk a little bit more, just enough to mix in the sugar.

Whipped Cream

When it forms stiff peaks and holds onto your whisk like this… you have made whipped cream. In only under ten minutes. Careful not to over mix it because you can churn it into butter. Not a huge problem because you can always use butter, but then you would have to start over. You can cover it and store it for up to a couple of days, but if it starts to separate just whip it up again.

Strawberry Pie
Top your favorite dessert with your fabulous whipped cream (stick around, I will show you how to make this mouthwatering strawberry pie later this month) and brag to all of your dinner guests that you made it yourself!
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