Stabilised Whipped Cream
Stabilised whipped cream is a light, fluffy topping enhanced with gelatin to help it hold its shape for hours. It’s perfect for decorating cakes, topping pies, or filling pastries without deflating or weeping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups
- Category: Topping
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 4 tsp cold water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix unflavored gelatin with cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Microwave the gelatin mixture for 5–10 seconds until dissolved. Let it cool slightly (do not let it set).
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly drizzle in the cooled gelatin mixture.
- Increase speed and whip until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until needed.
Notes
Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for best results.Add food coloring or other extracts for variety.For chocolate whipped cream, add 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder before whipping.If it deflates after storage, re-whip gently by hand to restore volume.Don’t freeze stabilised whipped cream as it may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/stabilised-whipped-cream/
