Heavy Whipping Cream

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Amish Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:09pm
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What is heavy whipping cream, and where can I find it in the grocery store? Is ist just extra creamy whipped cream? I swear one day I will have to eventually run out of my newbie questions.

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karensjustdessert Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:13pm
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It's in the dairy section of your grocery store, usually where they have the very tiny area for half and half, whipping cream, and heavy cream. It usually comes in one pint or one quart containers. In a carton, it's not premade whipped cream in a can or plastic bowl. Should say "Heavy Cream" on the carton.

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Doug Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 3:58pm
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to add to karensjustdessert's post...

it's the real deal -- what people used before modern food science brought us non-dairy whipped topping.

still the best.

some hints:

1. can add sugar or that fake stuff to sweeten...if real sugar, add before whipping and allow to sit a bit to dissolve fully.

2. add a touch of vanilla too

3. can add flavorings too...my favorite is DiSorneo Ammaretto!

and most important of all

DON'T overwhip -- it'll turn straight to butter (done that several times) and if does turn to butter...don't throw that butter out...it will be the freshest butter you've ever had (a touch of salt will make it even better)

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CakesBySandy Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 4:04pm
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Hmmm, adding liquor to it sounds fabulous. Thanks for the suggestion, Doug.

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Doug Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 4:05pm
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kaluha is great too!!!

(so much fun to try a new "flavor" icon_rolleyes.gif )

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Amish Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 4:09pm
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Thanks for the tips and ideas!

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CakesBySandy Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 4:10pm
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I wonder if Bailey's Irish Cream would be good....hmmmm

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karensjustdessert Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 4:42pm
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Doug,

I forgot to mention I add a dash of vanilla, and a couple pinches of sugar. I have not used canned whipped cream in years! And all the flavorings, never thought of it...kahlua...yum.
Also, helps if your bowl is COLD (not frozen) when you're whipping cream in it.

Off to make something to add whipped cream to...

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m0use Posted 3 Jul 2006 , 4:38pm
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I like to add powdered sugar to my whipping cream to sweeten it along with some vanilla...it's yummy!

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