Description
Alton Brown’s whipping cream recipe elevates dessert preparation with professional techniques. Culinary precision ensures perfect peaks and silky textures you can confidently create in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Freeze a metal mixing bowl and whisk for 10-15 minutes to create an ideal chilled environment for whipping.
- Mixing: Pour heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar into the cold metal bowl, using an electric mixer at medium-high speed to transform the liquid into a voluptuous, cloud-like texture.
- Peak Formation: Continue whipping until the cream develops firm, elegant peaks that maintain their structure when the whisk is lifted, being cautious not to overwork the mixture.
- Preservation: Transfer the whipped cream to an airtight container, refrigerating for up to 10 hours while maintaining its luxurious consistency.
- Revitalization: Prior to serving, briefly re-incorporate the cream with a few gentle whisks to restore its original airy and smooth appearance.
Notes
- Chill Equipment First: Cold metal tools create faster, fluffier whipped cream with more volume and stability.
- Sugar Stabilizes Cream: Adding granulated sugar helps maintain structure and prevents quick deflation.
- Watch Whipping Closely: Stop mixing the moment peaks form to prevent turning cream into butter accidentally.
- Refrigeration Tip: Stored whipped cream can be revived briefly with quick manual whisking before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 88 g
- Saturated Fat: 55 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg