Depending on the method of preparation and the look you prefer, you can choose the stabilized strawberry whipped cream you prefer. Both have very similar flavors, with slightly different looks. The fresh strawberries take a little longer to prepare, but otherwise all is fairly similar and simple to put together.
Keep in mind though that the fresh strawberry whipped cream will only be as good as the fresh berries you have, so if they aren’t really in season you might consider the freeze dried ones. For a darker shade of pink, you could even add a little extra red gel icing color (which is thick and won’t thin out the whipped cream).
This strawberry whipped cream is the fluffy, stable whipped cream you’ve been looking for! I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) chopped strawberries OR 1 cup freeze dried strawberries (1/4 cup powder)
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
- Red gel icing color, optional
Instructions
1. Add the chopped strawberries to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to discard the seeds.
2. Add the puree to a medium sized saucepan and cook over medium heat. Allow the puree to come to a boil and continue to boil, stirring consistently to keep it from burning, until it has thickened and reduce to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. To measure, pour the puree into a measuring cup. If it’s more than 1/4 cup, add it back to the pan and continue to cook it.
3. When the puree has thickened and reduced, pour into a small bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled. This strawberry mixture can be made ahead, if you like.
4. When cooled, add the strawberry mixture, heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to a large mixer bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be sure to use the full amount of powdered sugar, which helps stabilize the whipped cream.
To make with freeze dried strawberries:
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