Friday, January 7, 2011

Mending issues with National Whipped Cream Day

National Whipped Cream Day is officially on Jan. 5. The day is worth celebrating, even if it isn’t life-changing. This day is as good of an excuse as any to test out a new style of whipped cream.

The background of National Whipped Cream Day

Now, it seems everyone knows what whipped cream is. They believe it is only found in a can. However, making your own whipped cream is relatively easy; just introduce lots of air into dairy cream. There is an interesting response from the proteins in the milk when they are being stirred vigorously. They start "grabbing" the air and stringing together. The one downfall of homemade whipped cream is that it can fall or break apart, because it is not as stable as manufactured products with additives.

Exactly about mending the damaged whipped cream

Do not let broken whipped cream dissuade you from celebrating National Whipped Cream Day. It’s true that if you let homemade whipped cream sit for more than 12 hrs, it could break apart. Before whipping, you can add another ingredient to prevent this. Get 2 tablespoons of whipping cream warm. Then, 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin could be added in. Let it sit for a few minutes, and combine it with sugar and the remaining cream. Next you have to whip it all with a whisk or mixer that has a whisk attachment. Then, the whipping cream could be ready and much more stable.

Whipped cream doesn't need to be so dull

Sure, the traditional whipped cream is plenty sweet. Your whipped cream could be the centerpiece to your meal if you just add a few ingredients. You can blend 1 pint whipping cream with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons chili powder if you want it to be spicy. You don't have to add sugar. Instead you can put 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. You may even test adding ½ cup pureed avocado to your whipped cream. Then, you may use it with baguette slices or grilled shrimp. You are able to test out several different kinds of whipped treats on National Whipped Cream Day.



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