Stabilized Whipped Cream
Master the art of making stabilized whipped cream with this easy recipe. Enjoy long-lasting, perfectly whipped cream on all your favorite treats. Follow the instructions using gelatin or instant clear jel.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons very cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, more or less, to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract , or other flavoring
Instructions
- Start with chilled mixing bowl and beaters.
- Put the unflavored gelatin in a microwave safe bowl or 1-cup measure. Add the 2 tablespoons of cold water and let stand for 5 minutes. Put the solidified gelatin in the microwave and microwave for about 4 to 5 seconds at a time until it becomes liquid.
- Beat the cream until slightly thickened. Beat in the confectioners' sugar then the vanilla and continue beating until thick and almost to soft peaks.
- Add the liquid gelatin mixture and continue beating to stiff or near-stiff peaks.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
If you have extra whipped cream, freeze it! Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto the wax paper in serving-size portions. Freeze, then transfer to a plastic freezer bag or freezer container.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 39mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 583IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.04mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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