Description
This Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting recipe offers three methods to create a fluffy, stable whipped cream perfect for frosting cakes and desserts. Enhanced with gelatin, instant pudding, or cream cheese, this frosting holds its shape longer than traditional whipped cream, ensuring a beautiful, lasting finish on any sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Gelatin Method
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (31 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instant Pudding Method
- 2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding powder
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (23 grams)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Method
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or mascarpone cheese (113 grams), room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (41 grams)
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Then, gently warm the gelatin mixture until dissolved completely but not hot. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip Cream for Gelatin Method: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Slowly pour the cooled gelatin mixture into the whipped cream while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. This stabilized frosting keeps its shape well.
- Prepare Instant Pudding Frosting: In a chilled bowl, combine 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding powder, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip the mixture until stiff peaks form for a creamy and stable frosting option.
- Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat ¼ cup room temperature cream cheese (or mascarpone) with ⅓ cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Use and Store: Use any of the stabilized whipped cream frostings immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Before use, re-whip slightly if needed to restore texture.
Notes
- This recipe provides three different methods to stabilize whipped cream, each giving a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Gelatin method is excellent for a firmer hold and classic whipped cream taste.
- Instant pudding adds flavor and additional stabilization but may alter the taste slightly.
- Cream cheese method gives a richer and tangier frosting ideal for certain flavor profiles.
- Always use cold cream and chilled bowls for best whipping results.
- Whipped cream frosting is best used on the same day or stored refrigerated and gently re-whipped before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
