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How to Whip Cream

Nothing can replace the taste and creaminess of real whipped cream.

Difficulty Level: Easy      Time Required: less than 15 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Begin with thoroughly chilled cream.
  2. Chill mixing bowl and beaters.
  3. Whip the cream on medium speed.
  4. Add sugar (2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup granulated) and any flavorings while whipping cream.
  5. Cream is whipped when soft peaks form.
  6. For vanilla flavored whipped cream add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  7. For a chocolate flavor add 2 tablespoons cocoa with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  8. For coffee flavored cream add 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules and 2 tablespoons sugar.
  9. One teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of your favorite Liquor and Liqueur flavors work as well.
Tips:
  1. Use cream that has either a 36 to 40 percent milk fat content (heavy cream) or 30 to 36 percent (light whipping cream).
  2. Don't over whip the cream. It turns to butter.
  3. Sweetening whipped cream is to taste, and may depend on what it accompanies.
  4. Whipped cream may be frozen by teaspoonsful on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and then placed in a freezer bag.

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