Flavored Whipped Creams

By Rebekah Peppler Desserts

Credit: Rebekah Peppler

A pint of heavy whipping cream and a smidgen of arm strength can elevate your Thanksgiving pies to official holiday status. These sophisticated pairings are sure to garner more than a few oohs and ahhs while taking no more than a flick of the wrist to prepare.

For each, simply whip the cream to a soft consistency, add flavorings (and a bit of confectioners' sugar to taste), and whip till the cream holds a soft peak. For a sweet spicy topping to complement an ethereal pumpkin pie, add in real maple syrup, a dash of dark rum, and a pinch of allspice. Or whip together cocoa powder, cardamom, and vanilla extract for a pecan pie topping no one will forget. Finally, add a splash of Calvados and a generous helping of ground cinnamon to elevate your apple pie to unforgettable Thanksgiving treat status.

Soak in the admiration but don't forget to save a generous dollop for yourself because, unlike all that extra turkey, these whipped creams aren't going to be leftover.

Comments (1)

by ORGANICLOVER on 2011-02-07

Recently I added Pomegranate Splash! Tart cherry syrah to the whipped cream I used to top my chocolate bundt cake - what a taste treat! I will definitely do this again. This company has 5 other flavors --all made with pomegranates mixed with fruit and wines but they are reductions so I don't think they contain alcohol.