Draw Attention to Your Desserts with

Whipped Cream

We all know that whipped cream adds appeal to a dessert.

When everyone else is using whip cream to top their desserts, how can you make your sweets stand out from the rest of the crowd?

First off, making whipped cream with your own whipped cream dispenser gives you an instant leg up. Secondly, using various flavors in your cream will make it even more special.

Of course you can always buy a can of fluffy whipped cream, tub of frozen topping, or even ice cream from local stores; but there is no real substitute for delicious homemade whipped cream.

Below are some recipes from a full-bodied,

traditional whipping cream formula, to a non-fat concoction.

Find the one that is appropriate for you. Pies, cakes, puddings, fruit, and so many other

good things await dessert time magic!

Traditional Homemade Whipped Cream

This is a classic and easy concoction, and yields great results if the whisk and bowl are ice cold! Thus, you have to place them in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before use. In addition, use a metal bowl for best results.You will need the following ingredients: 1 cup heavy dairy cream, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar. In a large, pre-chilled bowl, beat the heavy dairy cream using an electric hand mixer on low to medium speed until you see stiff peaks ready to form.

Make sure not to overbeat the ingredients.For added variety, regular granulated sugar may be used instead of confectioner's sugar. You can also lessen vanilla extract to only 1/2 teaspoon. Refrigerate leftovers in covered containers.

Not-Quite-Homemade Fluffy

Whip Topping

If you do not have heavy cream on hand, you cannot find refrigerated canned remedies, or there is not time to defrost a frozen topping, you can still create a tasty whipped cream in case unannounced guests visit your home.

You can simply mix milk and vanilla to top your cookies or pastries. For this recipe, add half cup of milk and half teaspoon of vanilla to a package of whip mix. Put them together in a bowl and beat them until well blended using an electric mixer.

When you see that

the ingredients are

already mixed

together, turn the

mixer to a high

speed and mix until

stiff peaks form.

Refrigerate the

mixture until ready

to top the dessert.

Ricotta Cheese Creamy Whipped Topping

This recipe is ideal to use with fresh fruits or puddings because of the unique flavor of the ricotta cheese. Get 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp. honey, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to begin making the recipe. Place these ingredients in a blender and process on low speed until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate any leftover topping and make sure the container is tightly covered.

Delightful Non-Fat Whipped Topping

Women who are conscious of their weight will love this recipe. The following ingredients are needed for the recipe: 1/3 cup nonfat (skim) milk, 1/3 cup instant non-fat dry milk solids, 1-2 teaspoons honey (to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the milk into a small metal mixing bowl and then put the bowl in a freezer until ice crystals begin to form. Normally, this takes about 15 to 20 minutes waiting time. While waiting, put the mixer beaters in the freezer too.

After this, beat the dry milk solids into the milk using handheld electric mixer set on high speed. Beat until soft peaks begin to form.

Add honey to taste and vanilla and continue beating for another two minutes or until stiff peaks begin to appear.

If time is of essence, you can still concoct your own recipe using cream chargers and a whipped cream dispenser. With these gadgets, you can simply add the ingredients, shake them together, and then serve them in your favorite dessert.

Cream chargers consist of steel cylinders filled with N2O.

You normally add the ingredients to your whipped cream dispenser then place it onto the holder of your dispenser.

Shake a little to mix the ingredients and then release the cream by squeezing the handle on your dispenser.

Simple, easy, and fast!

Learn from www.isinorthamerica.com

how to use cream chargers

and whipped cream dispensers.