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    04/26/2022

    How to Make Fluffy Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream

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    There’s nothing like the flavor of homemade whipped cream. It’s easy to make and is so much better than the stuff in a can! Even if you don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can still make fluffy homemade whipped cream.

    There’s nothing like the flavor of homemade whipped cream. It’s easy to make and is so much better than the stuff in a can! Even if you don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can still make homemade whipped cream.

    In this post we’re sharing some tips on how to make whipped cream without using heavy cream.  

    Table of Contents Show
    Can I Make Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream?
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream
    Tips and Tricks
    How to Make This Recipe without a Mixer
    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream Recipe

    Can I Make Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream?

    Yes, you can. What you’ll need to do is replace the heavy cream with a suitable substitute. An easy way to achieve this is to use milk, gelatin, and sugar. Alternatively, you can use whole milk, butter, salt, powdered sugar, and vanilla if desired.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Full Fat Milk
    • Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin
    • Powdered Sugar
    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream

    How to Make Whipped Cream Without Heavy Cream

    • In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup cold milk and scatter the powdered gelatin on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to form a spongy texture.
    • Then melt the mixture in a microwave. Set the mixture aside to cool.
    • Pour 1 cup of cold milk into a large bowl. Pour in the melted gelatin mixture and whisk together. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
    • Remove the mixture from the fridge, add the powdered sugar and stir until combined.
    • Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume. Serve and enjoy!
    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream

    Tips and Tricks

    • The powdered sugar will help to bind the milk and butter together and also acts as a thickener. 
    • The butter should not be scalding hot. Use a double boiler and heat it until it’s just melted. 
    • An electric mixer or stand mixer will make the process easier. After melting the butter, adding the milk, and whisking for 5 minutes, let the mixture cool for another 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and add the remaining ingredients. Slowly increase the speed of the mixture to high, and continue to mix until it reaches the desired consistency.
    • If the mixture is not thick enough, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar and use the mixer again until the whipped cream reaches the desired consistency. 
    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream

    How to Make This Recipe without a Mixer

    If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can still use this recipe by whisking the whipped cream by hand. 

    • Place the butter into a heatproof bowl and place it in a double boiler. 
    • When the butter is almost melted, remove the heatproof bowl from the double boiler and whisk the butter until it is completely melted.
    • Slowly add the milk into the butter and mix with a whisk. Continue to whisk for about 5 minutes and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. 
    • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk for 5-7 minutes until combined. The mixture will begin to become thick and creamy.
    • If you want a thicker consistency, place the bowl in the fridge for about 5 minutes. Remove from the fridge and whisk the mixture for 5 minutes until it thickens.
    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream

    Whipped Cream without Heavy Cream Recipe

    There’s nothing like the flavor of homemade whipped cream. It’s easy to make and is so much better than the stuff in a can! Even if you don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can still make homemade whipped cream.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    • 1¼ cup full fat milk cold and dived
    • 2 teaspoons unflavoured powdered gelatin
    • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar

    Instructions 

    • In a small bowl, add ¼ cup of cold milk.
    • Scatter the powdered gelatin over the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a spongy texture.
    • Once this mixture is spongy, use a microwave to melt the mixture into a liquid. Set the mixture aside to cool.
    • Pour 1 cup of cold milk into a large bowl. Pour in the melted gelatin mixture and whisk together. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
    • Remove the mixture from the fridge, add the powdered sugar and stir until combined. Place the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer and mix at high speed until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume.
    • Store the whipped cream in the fridge and use within 2 days. Note that this whipped cream cannot be frozen.
    Author: Izzy
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    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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