Yesterday was January 5th National Whipped Cream Day #WhippedCreamDay. I had David stop by the grocery store last night to get dinner for us for dinner. We knew it was going to be cold this week. II asked David to pick up Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate and Reddi-wip Original Whipped Dairy Cream Topping but because of the Weather the store was out of Whipped Cream and even Cool Whip.
That makes it hard to celebrate Whipped Cream Day until I looked online and figured out how to make Whipped Cream at home. Would you like to join me and make Whipped Cream for your family? I promise to not eat it all before we get the Hot Chocolate done.
For those that didn’t know it Whipped Cream is a sweet treat that we’ve been creating for Centuries. As air is beaten into Milk with a high enough fat content, the fats trap the air in tiny bubbles. With enough bubbles, the cream loses its liquid qualities and starts to hold its shape.
Did you know the earliest recipes for Whipped Cream date back to Italy in the mid 1500’s. “Whipped Cream” wasn’t actually called “Whipped Cream” until the late 1600’s in England, early recipes dubbed the confection “Snow Milk” and recommended beating heavy Cream with a Willow Branch until foamy.
Now that we have sanitized whisks and modern food processing machinery, Whipped Cream is widely available in a range of flavors and textures. Did you know you can find Chocolate Whipped Cream, I wouldn’t mind trying. How about you?
Then there is Mint Whipped Cream, and tubs of Whipped-Cream substitute that never goes flat. I think I will pass on. How about you? Then there’s heavy Whipped Cream, which has a higher fat content for a richer taste and sturdier peaks.
Whether you like the convenience of Whipped Topping from a can or the sweet satisfaction of whisking up a homemade batch, be sure to celebrate the joys Whipped Cream has brought you personally and to all of us around the world on National Whipped Cream Day.
Let’s Celebrate National Whipped Cream Day
- For those of you who don’t usually eat dessert, make an exception on January 5th and treat yourself to a light and airy treat like Strawberries and Whipped Cream. Which I know David and his dad would enjoy. As for me and Charlie we will pass on Strawberries and Whipped Cream. How about you?
- If your tired of the same old Whipped Cream you should try something different, like Minty Whipped Cream on Yellow Cake or Chocolate Whipped Cream on your Ice Cream Sundae. I think I will try Chocolate Whipped Cream on a White Cake. Would you like a slice of two of the Cake?
- If you’re sick of the standard Whipped Cream desserts, try using Whipped Cream instead of Ice Cream on a Cobbler, Bread Pudding, or a slice of Pie.
- You could use Whipped Cream with other flavors like salty French Fries or spicy Corn Chips.
- Canned Whipped Cream is definitely convenient, but did you know it’s easy to make your own Whipped Cream at home? I’ve included a recipe for you below.
- I would like to remind you Whipped Cream isn’t just for dessert, and National Whipped Cream Day is the perfect opportunity to branch out and try something new you haven’t tried before. If any of your local restaurants serve a dish with savory Whipped Cream, take a friend out to give it a try!
- Invite a friend to your place for dinner and whip up an un-sweet version of the topping including a dollop of salted Whipped Cream pairs well with Soups, or you could infuse your Whipped Cream with Herbs for a refreshing addition to your favorite Pasta dish.
Why People Love National Whipped Cream Day
It’s pretty well-known that too many sweets leads to health problems, and many of us have started avoiding desserts overall. But the occasional treat poses no threat to your health, and National Whipped Cream Day is a great excuse to break the rules and let yourself off the hook for a change.
A recent food study found that people who felt guilty while eating dessert had reduced immune functions during the experience, whereas people who enjoyed their dessert had boosted immune responses instead.
With Whipped Creams simple recipe and our kitchen technology, we’ve been happily topping our foods with Whipped Cream for generations. Though we often think of Whipped Cream as the sweet white stuff dispensed from a can, the term “Whipped Cream” applies to anything made by introducing air bubbles into Milk fats.
Some Whipped Cream contains no Sugar at all, relying on the natural sweetness of the Cream to be enough. Other Whipped Creams are savory, blended with Herbs or Essential Oils to create interesting fusions like Lavender Whipped Cream atop flaky Pastry or even Basil Whipped Cream on Lasagna!
It doesn’t get easier that Whipped Cream from the can if you want a dollop in your Coffee or Whipped Cream on your Sundae. Whipped Cream has never been more available for your instant gratification.
Ever since the aerosol can was first invented in the mid 1900’s, we’ve been enjoying Whipped Cream with more convenience than ever before. On National Whipped Cream Day, even the busiest of us can find time for a little dessert satisfaction.
Recipe for Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Whisk cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy.
- Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
