stabilized whipped cream 5 ways

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative for vegans.

Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder into 1/4 cup of cold water and let it absorb for about 5 minutes to bloom.

Stir the gelatin to ensure all dry granules are in contact with water.

While the gelatin is blooming, prepare the whipped cream by using a cold mixing bowl and cold heavy whipping cream.

Attach the whisk and turn the mixer on to medium speed to whip the cream, keeping an eye on it to prevent curdling.

Once the cream starts to get thick and bubbly, add in 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and continue mixing.

After about 30 seconds of whipping, check for soft peaks, which should show lines on the surface but not stiff peaks.

Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until soft peaks are reached, being careful not to overmix.

Melt the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until clear with no granules.

Stir the melted gelatin into the whipped cream to cool it down and incorporate it better, preventing stringy bits.

Finish mixing on low speed and then by hand to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Use the stabilized whipped cream immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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