Description
Ina Garten’s whipped cream recipe offers a simple, luxurious topping for desserts. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla for a creamy, delightful garnish you’ll want to add to countless sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip Cream Preparation: Blend heavy cream, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until achieving soft, glossy peaks with a billowy texture.
- Container Transfer: Evenly spread the whipped cream mixture into a small baking dish or 9-inch pie pan, creating a smooth, uniform surface.
- Storage Preparation: Label the container with date and contents, then seal tightly with plastic wrap to prevent freezer crystallization and maintain optimal quality.
- Freezing and Preservation: Position the covered whipped cream in the freezer, where it can be safely stored for up to two weeks without degrading its delicate consistency.
- Thawing Process: Remove the frozen whipped cream from the freezer and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing a gradual 24-hour defrosting period for optimal texture restoration.
- Quick Serving Option: For faster preparation, let the whipped cream rest at room temperature for 45-60 minutes until reaching a soft, spreadable consistency, taking care to avoid potential spoilage by monitoring time and temperature.
Notes
- Freeze Wisely: Use a shallow, wide container for quick and even freezing, helping maintain the whipped cream’s delicate texture and preventing ice crystal formation.
- Seal Tightly: Wrap the container with multiple layers of plastic wrap or use an airtight freezer-safe container to prevent absorbing other freezer odors and protect against freezer burn.
- Thaw Strategically: Always thaw in the refrigerator for the best texture, avoiding direct room temperature thawing to prevent potential bacterial growth and maintain cream quality.
- Whip Perfectly: Use cold heavy cream and chilled mixing bowl for maximum volume and stability, ensuring peaks hold their shape without becoming grainy or over-beaten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg