Whipped cream is a typical topping for most coffee drinks, both hot and cold. Are you using pre-made whipped cream because it's too difficult to whip your own? Now you can make your own rich whipped cream in a variety of flavours.
Quick tips:
- To get the fullest whipped cream, start with a chilled bowl and utensils. The cream should be cold too.
- Whether you're beating by hand or with an electric beater, make sure not to overbeat. You'll end up with butter!
- You can make your whipped cream up to 4 hours ahead of time. Just cover and keep in the fridge until you need it.
I've found a few good recipes for flavoured whipped cream that will really jazz up your drinks (or desserts). For all variations, whip the cream and other ingredients until the soft peaks stage. Liquids should be folded in after your cream is whipped.
Vanilla Whipped Cream
2 cups whipping cream
3 tbs vanilla sugar
You can make your own vanilla sugar:
Fill a large container with plain, white sugar (8 cups). Stick one whole vanilla bean into the center. Put a tight lid on the container and let it sit for at least 2 weeks. You can use this flavoured sugar in any of your baking recipes, and the vanilla bean can be reused.
Espresso Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
3 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp espresso powder
Coffee Whipped Cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tbs sugar
1 tbs instant coffee crystals
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
3 tbs icing sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Kahlua Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup icing sugar
3 tbs Kahlua
Chocolate Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
3 tbs icing sugar
2 tbs cocoa powder
1/2 tsp creme de cacao
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