Who doesn’t love whipped cream? It goes well with everything! It can turn your boring ol’ coffee into a delicious dessert-like beverage in just a few seconds. There’s a reason why whipped cream is an ingredient in dozens of different coffee drinks: they are a perfect pair!
But, quite frankly, not all whipped creams are created equal. Popular canned brands can vary a lot in flavor and most of them are not quite good enough to be considered seriously a good ingredient for our coffee.
One whipped cream that is always on point? Starbucks’. Their whipped cream is always the perfect combination of velvety texture and sweet taste. So in this article, we’re going to teach you how to make the perfect Starbucks-style whipped cream. Are you ready?
How to Make Starbucks Whipped Cream?
First of all, you’re going to need a whipped cream dispenser. These work similarly to a can of whipped cream, but you can use it as many times as you want because it is refillable. The advantages of owning one of these are huge. It is the perfect storage for whipped cream and will keep it fresh for days on end, and it is the best way to deliver whipped cream.
So, before you start with the recipe, you should get one of these. They are fairly inexpensive and can go years without damaging, breaking, etc. All in all, a good buy.
Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream, 2 cups
- Vanilla-flavored syrup 50ml
- Sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a separate bowl, mix your two main ingredients. Use a spatula and try to mix them as gently as you can or you can risk changing the texture of the cream.
- Taste test the cream. If you feel it could use a little more sweet, then add your sweetener of choice until you’re satisfied.
- Transfer the mix to the whipped cream dispenser. It might be a little messy so do this over the sink.
- One it’s all set, it’s time to shake the canister. This is vital to this whole recipe—if you don’t shake it at this point, then it won’t come out with proper force later.
- Shake using both arms just like bartenders do. Do this for twenty seconds.
- After the twenty seconds are over, set it down on its side. Let rest for a few minutes.
- Done! You can now add your homemade whipped cream to anything and everything!
Now that you’ve made your own whipped cream, you’re all set to use it whenever you want.
You should know, however, that whipped cream is a food that is high in sugar and even more so in fat. Some of these fats are nocive for your health when consumed in high quantities, so it is advisable that you practice restraint when consuming whipped cream.
…But it’s whipped cream! It’s impossible to resist! Well, don’t worry. If you stick to adding whipped cream to just your coffee, you’ll be fine. Even if you add whipped cream to every single cup of coffee you drink throughout the day, you should be fine. Just don’t go adding whipped cream to snack foods and so on!
FAQs
What Can I Use Whipped Cream On?
When it comes to coffee, there are a million recipes that call for whipped cream. The taste of whipped cream—and more importantly, the texture—is a great pair with coffee in all its forms. But if you’re looking for a quick recipe, then you can try Con Panna, a simple but delicious recipe. It’s made by making espresso coffee, 60ml or two shots of espresso, and adding 90ml of whipped cream. It is the perfect morning beverage as well as the perfect after-lunch coffee.
What Brand of Cream Should I Use?
It doesn’t really matter what brand it is. Just make sure it is heavy cream because there are lots of other types of creams out there. For example, you might think that extra heavy cream is better because it’s going to be thicker, etc.
But no, extra heavy whipped cream will prove to be too thick and won’t work as well with the whipped cream dispenser. Stick to regular, heavy cream for this recipe and you won’t encounter any problems at all.
Can I Use Vegan Cream?
Yes! Unlike with vegan milk, vegan cream behaves in exactly the same way that regular cream does. That means that it doesn’t need any special treatment nor any other sort of precaution around it—just use it as if it were dairy.
Can I Use Spices?
It depends. This recipe calls for a spice-free whipped cream (except for vanilla) because that’s similar to how Starbucks makes theirs. But it really makes sense that, since you’re already making your own whipped cream, you would add spices and other condiments to make it closer to how you would like your whipped cream.
There are tons of spices and flavorings out there that you can experiment with. For starters, we recommend almond essence, which brings a nutty and warm flavor profile that is great for all sorts of coffee beverages.
Conclusion
This recipe for whipped cream is extremely easy to make and very tasty. The only downfall is that you actually have to go out and buy a whipped cream dispenser when it’s always nicer when one already has all the necessary things at home.
Whipped cream can be added to all coffee beverages, whether they have milk or not. You can use it directly on black coffee or you can add it on top of coffee and milk.
You can also use whipped cream to make blended coffee beverages. This is the most popular use that they give it at Starbucks, using it both when blending the drink and on top of it. This makes for a super sweet, frothy drink that you will most certainly enjoy.
Consume whipped cream in moderation, as it has a very high amount of fat in it.