For topping on ice cream and pie, the fat in heavy whipping cream provides its firm structure. But going lean isn't impossible, it just depends on what you want the cream for...
If you are talking about whipping cream in a savory-type recipe, you can substitute 0% Greek yogurt or fat free sour cream for cream in most recipes, although you may need to add a little bit of water to account for the reduction in liquid.
In liquid form, for sweet cream, you can try fat-free half and half.
In the grocery store, Reddi Whip (and possibly other brands) have a spray-type whipped cream in fat free variety.
And lastly, if it must be homemade whipped cream, try this...
Put the bowl and beaters of your mixer in the freezer for 20-30 minutes beforehand (you can put the milk in the freezer as well... the colder the better, but not frozen.) Remove and add...
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1-2 tsp vanilla
1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar
... and whip like crazy.
Note: Serve immediately. This recipe does not hold up well for a long time due to the absence of fat. It won't hold up at all on top of heated foods, so forget using this recipe on a hot apple crisp.
Yes, you can substitute Nutriwhip for whipped cream. It can be used as a lower fat alternative to whipped cream for dressings, sauces, toppings, etc.
Depending on the recipe, cool whip should in most cases be interchangeable with whipping cream as a lower calorie substitute. Cool whip is an imitation of whipped cream, called "whipped topping" by its manufacturers.
Whipped cream should be refigerated if you want it to last. Light whipped cream has less sugar and fat so it's probably better for you.
No. Half and half is half heavy cream.
A splash of milk, it won't reduce the volume but will make whipped cream softer
to not add cream or suger to it... .......................................................... Whipped cream is almost entirely fat. So if one considers fat "unhealthy," then it is not possible to "make whipped cream healthy." However, a certain amount of fat is necessary in healthy diets. A number of vitamins are not water soluble and cannot be absorbed into the body without some fat in the diet. Fats are also necessary for other reasons, but because they are very calorie dense, one should not consume large amounts of any fat. Some fats, such as saturated fat from animal products, are more likely to contribute to heart disease; the fat in whipped cream is this type of fat. So one should enjoy whipped cream in small quantities, which is how it is generally used in cooking - as a garnish. Adding sugar to whipped cream makes it sweet and delicious, but adds more calories to a food that is already calorie dense. Again, sweetened whipped cream is a treat that should be enjoyed in small amounts on special occasions.
water, other essences/ extracts.
Yes, whipped cream is a colloid.
to not add cream or suger to it... .......................................................... Whipped cream is almost entirely fat. So if one considers fat "unhealthy," then it is not possible to "make whipped cream healthy." However, a certain amount of fat is necessary in healthy diets. A number of vitamins are not water soluble and cannot be absorbed into the body without some fat in the diet. Fats are also necessary for other reasons, but because they are very calorie dense, one should not consume large amounts of any fat. Some fats, such as saturated fat from animal products, are more likely to contribute to Heart disease; the fat in whipped cream is this type of fat. So one should enjoy whipped cream in small quantities, which is how it is generally used in cooking - as a garnish. Adding sugar to whipped cream makes it sweet and delicious, but adds more calories to a food that is already calorie dense. Again, sweetened whipped cream is a treat that should be enjoyed in small amounts on special occasions.
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AnswerNo, milk cannot be used as a substitute for heavy cream when making whipped cream. Milk does not have enough fat to whip up into a topping.If whipped cream is too high calorie for you, there are some alternatives. Meringue is made with egg whites and sugar, and a very nice whipped topping can be made from nonfat dry milk. See the links below for how to.AnswerNo. Regular milk, including low fat, 2% or skim, will foam or froth up, but it will not whip and stay fluffy as whipping cream will do. It is not a suitable substitute for whipped cream.
I wouldn't. You are likely to wind up with a saggy, disappointing mess. Powdered sugar dissolves instantly. Granulated does not. Follow the directions for the whipped cream you are making.