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    Home » All Desserts » How to Stabilize Whipped Cream

    How to Stabilize Whipped Cream

    Published: Sep 11, 2018 · Modified: Aug 27, 2021 by In Fine Taste · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sometimes I need to pipe swirls of whipped cream on a dessert a few hours ahead of time. Even if I’m just leaving it in a bowl in the refrigerator, there are times when I need to whip the cream a few hours before I serve it. For these occasions I like to stabilize the whipped cream by adding something to help it be a bit stiffer, and less inclined to weep and lose that airy fluff. We're going to show you some easy tips on how to stabilize whipped cream.

    Whipping Cream Stabilizing Methods

    I’ve tried several methods. All have their pros (stabilizing the cream) and some have cons (change in flavor.)

     

    To one cup (8 ounce carton) whipping cream, you can add ONE of the following items:

    • ¼ cup powdered “Dream Whip”
    • ¼ cup powdered vanilla pudding mix
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • unflavored powdered gelatin (see instructions in recipe below)

    If I have “Dream Whip” on hand, I often use it as it’s easy to use and I like the flavor. The pudding gives a slight fake vanilla flavor which is OK, but not my first choice. The cornstarch gives a slight aftertaste but again it's OK.

    How to stabilize whipped cream with gelatin

    If I have time, I think the best method is to use unflavored powdered gelatin. Below are some simple steps:

    3 steps to stabilize whipped cream with gelatin.

    1. Sprinkle powdered gelatin over water in a small glass bowl; let it stand about 5 minutes until the gelatin dissolves. Place the small bowl in the microwave and cook for 7 seconds on high. Stop, take out the bowl and stir the water/gelatin mixture. Repeat this step until gelatin is dissolved and turns to liquid. Be careful not to overcook the gelatin. Set it aside to reach room temperature but don’t let it “set.”

    2. Whip cream, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until cream begins to stiffen and you can trace a line in the cream. Add two tablespoons cream to gelatin and gently mix.

    3. While whipping, slowly pour the gelatin/cream over cream in mixing bowl. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Cover whipped cream and place in refrigerator, or top your dessert with cream and refrigerate until ready to serve.

     

     

    Enjoy!

    Dianna

    2 beaters with fluffy stabilized whipped cream

    Stabilized Whipped Cream

    How to stabilize whipped cream with unflavored gelatin so it's stiffer and doesn't weep while sitting atop a dessert over time.
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    Course: All Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 61kcal
    Author: In Fine Taste--Dianna

    Ingredients

    GELATIN METHOD

    • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin example: Knox gelatin
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon water
    • 1 cup (8 oz. carton) whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Sprinkle powdered gelatin over water in a small glass bowl. Let it stand for about five minutes until the gelatin dissolves.
    • Place the small bowl in the microwave and cook for 7 seconds on high. Stop, take out the bowl and stir the water/gelatin mixture. Repeat this step until gelatin is dissolved and turns to liquid. (Note: Don’t over cook gelatin.) Set it aside to reach room temperature but don’t let it “set.”
    • Whip cream, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until cream begins to stiffen and you can trace a line in the cream.
    • Add two tablespoons cream to gelatin and gently mix. While whipping, slowly pour the gelatin/cream over cream in mixing bowl.
    • Increase mixer speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Cover whipped cream and place in refrigerator, or top your dessert with cream and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. admin

      September 11, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you! It really can be so helpful!

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    2. Mary Ann Yost

      September 11, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      Love this tip!!

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