Tip of the Day - Adding Volume to Whipped Cream

by Max Shrem, Posted Feb 7th 2009 @ 6:00AM

Thinking about making whipped cream? Find out the best way to make it so that you can maximize every ingredient and whip the cream easier to a higher volume.

There are two key aspects when it comes to whipping cream: the temperature of the cream and of the mixing bowl plus the timing when ingredients are added.

Make sure that the cream is cold. The bowl, as well, should be very cold. Place it in the fridge before whipping the cream. This will allow the cream to whip easier, quicker, and to a higher volume. If you have less time, you can just place the bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Next, add a pinch of salt at the beginning to help the cream whip. Once the cream is about 50 percent whipped, add the sugar. Adding the sugar and vanilla in the beginning will result in lower volume. So, the sugar and vanilla should be added together towards the end to create more volume. It's also at this point when you can add any flavorings, such as extracts, liqueurs, or spices.

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