Many enthusiastic home chefs and frequent hosts have a whip cream charger: they’re more convenient than buying a whole case of grocery store whipped topping, as well as tastier and more eco-friendly. In addition, those who entertain regularly may find them to be highly cost-effective in the long run, because smaller nitrous oxide canisters can be very expensive and hard to source on short notice.
The best part of cream chargers is that
they are incredibly versatile, able to assist you in making a plethora of
different desserts. Today we’ll discuss some dishes that you may not have
considered when you purchased your unit; by the time you’ve tried them all,
you’ll swear off buying desserts from bakeries forever, as your homemade
creations will be leagues above the rest.
Crêpes with whipped cream
Crêpes are a highly customizable food
that can be filled and topped in a variety of different ways, from savory ham
to sweet honey. Many dessert crêpes include whipped cream and drizzled
chocolate on top, but if you’re looking for a slightly lighter option, you can
fill them just with cream and then use syrups or chocolate on top with a
dusting of powdered sugar. For an intense pop of flavor in your crêpes,
consider using a flavored whipped cream charger, like the strawberry or coconut
chargers available from Exotic Whip.
Strawberries and cream
Strawberries are one of everyone’s
favorite summer treats, and they’re front and center in a huge array of
desserts, such as strawberry cheesecake or strawberry topping
for ice cream. However, if you’re looking for an incredibly simple dessert that
every fruit lover will enjoy, you can’t beat strawberries and cream. All you
need are fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and sugar; cut the strawberries, add
the cream and sugar to the whip cream dispenser, and spray a generous portion
of the topping onto each bowl of strawberries. If you want something a little
sweeter, you can toss the strawberries in granulated sugar and let them sit in
the fridge for a few hours to create a light syrup coating on the fruit.
Pavlova
This dessert from Oceania - we’ll avoid
the custody battles by giving a general origin -
is essentially a filled meringue tart, piled high with seasonal fruits, whipped
cream, and compote. It’s perfect for a blistering hot summer day, as it’s
generally served cold and flush with delicious chilled strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries, or even kiwis. To make a pavlova, whip egg whites and
sugar as you would to make meringue, then bake until crisp. Let it cool, then
cover it with whipped cream and the fruits or compotes of your choice; it’s an
incredibly versatile dessert that is just begging for you to get creative with
your toppings.
Éclair
Jetsetting to the other side of the
world, we’ve got the distinguished éclair from France, a venerable dessert seen
in many high-end bakeries. This dessert is made from the same dough as
profiteroles, just longer and larger; it’s drenched in chocolate and filled
with whipped cream or buttercream. Though these pastries are a bit fussy to
make when you just get started, you’ll soon fall in love with the intricacy and
precision necessary to get them right. If you want to get creative with your
éclairs, you can try adding flavor drops to the dispenser and filling them with
flavored cream. Some excellent options are butterscotch, chocolate, coffee, or
strawberry.
Chocolate mousse
This dessert is a fan favorite during the
summer months, where it serves as a refreshing yet decadent hit of chocolate
goodness. While it appears incredibly fancy, mousse is actually relatively easy
to make if you find the right recipe. Generally, you will melt the chocolate of
your preference, let it cool, then fold in whipped cream from your cream
charger before refrigerating it and topping it as you wish. If you’d like to
get a bit more creative, you can add additional ingredients to the chocolate
when you melt it: espresso powder is a delicious way to make a supercharged
dessert. Be sure to mix up a light dusting of espresso powder, chocolate
powder, and powdered sugar for the ultimate in luxury.
Think beyond the topping to
delight your family and friends
Whipped cream is a great topping for ice
cream, hot chocolate, and more, but it can also be an integral part of a
dessert that adds flavor and a fluffy consistency to many fan-favorite treats.
If you’ve invested in a whip cream charger, you have a whole new world of
culinary opportunities available: start exploring how you can create soft,
sweet confections which will take your loved ones by surprise.
