 The best summer desserts are cool and refreshing, light and airy. Notice how many desserts are made with whipped cream. But we're stuck in rut--a vanilla rut. Once you discover that you don't have to be stuck in a vanilla rut, you'll discover a whole new array of delightful summer desserts. Here are some of my favorite whipped creams. - Lemon Cloud Whipped Cream (Lemon flavor and lemon zest)
- Strawberry Pineapple (Strawberry flavor and fresh pineapple with the juice squeezed out)
- Chocolate Almond (Chocolate fudge sauce and chopped almonds)
- Salted Caramel Nut (Caramel flavor and chopped salted snacking nuts)
Tips for Spectacular Whipped Cream - Use the best whipped cream. Try to find 40% butter fat.
- Flavor intensity varies. Start with one teaspoon flavor for two cups whipping cream. You'll probably want to add a second.
- Add two tablespoons meringue powder. That will slow down melting. Whipped cream can be rewhipped.
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