Cookbook:Imitation Whipped Cream
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Imitation whipped cream, sometimes referred to as whipped topping or the brand name Cool Whip,[1][2] is a stabilized whipped cream substitute.[3]
Characteristics
[edit | edit source]Intended to mimic real whipped cream, whipped topping is white, fluffy, creamy, and sweet. However, it tends to be denser and sweeter than true whipped cream.[4][5] The key components include water, vegetable oil, glucose syrup, flavorings, and stabilizers.[1][2][3][6][7] It typically contains little to no actual cream, although it may contain some dairy.[3][7] Because of the stabilizers, whipped topping holds up well, usually under freezing conditions and on hot days,[5][6] and it does not melt.[1][5][7]
Selection and storage
[edit | edit source]Pre-whipped varieties are usually found in the fridge or freezer section of the store, often in tubs.[2][7] These should be stored in the same conditions as it was when purchased, or as directed by the manufacturer. They tend to last weeks to months when stored properly.[3]
Use
[edit | edit source]Like whipped cream, whipped topping is often used as a component of desserts, especially as a garnish.[3][4] It may also be used to lighten and stabilize desserts, such as no-bake pies and dessert salads[3]—in these applications, the included stabilizers give it an advantage.[4][7]
Substitution
[edit | edit source]In many cases, true whipped cream can be substituted for whipped topping,[7] and this is especially the case when structural integrity is not key. Note that the texture of plain whipped cream is not the same as that of the imitation,[7] and additional stabilizers may need to be included for structural purposes in some applications.
Recipes
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ a b c "What's Really the Difference Between Cool Whip and Whipped Cream?". Allrecipes. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b c "What Is Whipped Cream?". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b c d e f "What Is Cool Whip? And Is It Whipped Cream? | Sporked". 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b c Mackey, Jaimie (2024-06-02). "How Cool Whip Differs From Whipped Cream". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b c "Homemade Cool Whip Recipe". Serious Eats. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b "Whipped Cream or Whipped Topping? | Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious | Illinois Extension | UIUC". extension.illinois.edu. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ a b c d e f g Mattison, Lindsay D. (2007-05-01). "How to Replace Whipped Topping in a Recipe". Taste of Home. Retrieved 2024-12-03.