Description
This Stabilized Whipped Cream recipe creates a fluffy, creamy topping that holds its shape longer than regular whipped cream. By incorporating gelatin, the whipped cream remains stable and perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, or serving with desserts without wilting or weeping quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 1½ tsp water (7 grams)
- ½ tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
Whipped Cream
- 1½ cups heavy cream (341 grams, cold)
- 2 tsp powdered sugar (5 grams)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (2 grams, optional)
Instructions
- Bloom Gelatin: Add the water to a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Stir gently and let it sit for 3 minutes to allow the gelatin to absorb the water and soften.
- Dissolve Gelatin: After 3 minutes, stir the gelatin mixture and microwave on high for 5 seconds. Stir again and microwave for another 5 seconds. If the gelatin isn’t fully dissolved, microwave an additional 3-5 seconds until liquefied. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip Cream Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on low speed until small bubbles appear. Be careful not to overwhip or the cream will separate.
- Add Gelatin: Increase the mixer speed to medium. Once the cream thickens and begins leaving trails when the whisk lifts, slowly drizzle in the cooled gelatin mixture while continuing to whip.
- Finish Whipping: Raise the speed to high and beat the cream until it forms medium peaks, firm and stable enough for decoration or serving.
- Store: Transfer the stabilized whipped cream to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It will hold its shape well for several hours or overnight when chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping for best volume.
- Do not overwhip the cream before adding gelatin to prevent separation.
- The gelatin mixture should not be hot when added—cool it slightly to avoid melting the cream.
- Stabilized whipped cream lasts longer than regular whipped cream and is perfect for decorating desserts ahead of time.
- Optional: For flavor variations, substitute vanilla extract with other flavored extracts or add a dash of cocoa powder for chocolate whipped cream.
