Although whipping cream seems very simple, in practice it can cause a lot of stress. This is hers consistency and stability often determine the final appearance of the dessert. That’s why it’s good to know how to easily achieve the perfect result. As it turns out, just a small addition of juice from a popular citrus fruit is enough, so that the whipped cream is thick, fluffy and durable.
The problem with whipping cream is common and it even affects experienced cooks. Most often, it is not due to lack of skills, but simple mistakes. Above all not every cream is suitable for whipping. You need cream of at least 30% or 36%. Those easily available in stores, 12% or 20%, are not suitable for this purpose, because it is fat that creates stable foam.
In addition, temperature is also important. The whipping cream must be well chilled. Before use, it should be kept in the refrigerator for several hours. Unfortunately, uncooled cream will not produce the expected effect. To enhance the effect, in addition to the product itself, it is also worth cooling the bowl and the mixer tip.
It is also a common mistake incorrect whipping time. Whipping too short or too long is not the best solution. The cream may become liquid or, on the contrary, causing the butter to separate. They are also an important factor set mixer speed or the moment of adding sugar.
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As you can see, whipping cream is not a complicated activity, but you can make a lot of mistakes. Therefore, if you want to obtain stiff and stable whipped cream, you should take extra care of it. A little lemon juice will help with this. Why?
The juice contains natural acids that stabilize the structure of fat in cream and make the proteins contained in the cream congeal faster, creating a stable structure. Thanks to this, the whipped cream not only whips faster, but… and maintains its fluffiness longer, even in a warmer room.
This is a natural method without chemical additives, which, when added in the right amount, does not significantly change the taste of the cream. In addition, it is cheap and almost always at hand. For this home trick to work, use 500 ml of well-chilled cream 36%, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon of lemon juice.
Pour the cream into a tall, cooled container and start beating it at medium speed. After 2-3 minutes, add powdered sugar, and when the cream becomes thick, slowly add lemon juice. Beat briefly until a sufficiently stiff consistency is obtained.
