Honey Whipped Cream
Can you sweeten whipped cream with honey? You sure can! The resulting Honey Whipped Cream has a unique and irresistible flavor. A great recipe if you are looking to avoid processed sugars or just want to switch things up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (regular table salt)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer with the whisk attachment to begin to whip the chilled heavy cream. You can also use a stand mixer if preferred. Start on low and gradually move the speed up to medium. Pause mixing once the cream is frothy and beginning to thicken.
- Now, add the honey, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Continue to beat on medium speed until the cream forms soft peaks (soft billowy peaks that flop over). Taste the whipped cream and add another drizzle of honey at this point if you'd like the flavor to be stronger.
- After adjusting the flavor, I generally beat the cream to medium peaks. These are defined peaks that flop over slightly at the top.You can whip to stiff peaks, but careful not to go too far and turn things into butter. Hand mixing your whipped cream at the end is a great way to fine-tune the texture.
- The whipped cream is now ready to serve. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge.
Notes
Make it Ahead: Though whipped cream is best used immediately, I keep mine in the fridge all the time (about two days max) and it's still great to use for topping coffee, fruit, or eating with a spoon.
The mixture might start to separate, which can generally be fixed with a whisk and brief whipping by hand.
Tips for Whipping: Sometimes determining the correct consistency of whipped cream can be a little tricky. After the whipped cream is soft and billowy (the soft peak stage), you might wish to whisk by hand to closely monitor the changes.
I usually aim for soft peaks and then I go a bit further until I've reached medium peaks. This is where you pull the beater (turn off your mixer first) out of the cream and you get a defined peak, but the very top folds over.