Introduction
If you need a cream for your recipes, it is important to know that milk is not always the best option. Milk cream has unique properties that make it perfect for certain dishes. In this article, we will show you three different ways to prepare delicious heavy cream at home. Read on to find out how!
Way 1: Homemade Heavy Cream
Heavy cream is perfect for adding to your favorite desserts or making creamy sauces. Here are the steps to prepare it:
Ingredients
– 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold milk (2% or whole)
– 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter
Steps
1. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the cold milk.
3. Pour the milk into the remaining butter and cook over low heat.
4. Mix the cream until it thickens.
5. Store the cream in the refrigerator and use it within 1 week.
Way 2: Homemade Whipped Cream
Whipped cream is perfect for decorating cakes, desserts and drinks. Here are the steps to prepare it:
Ingredients
– 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
– 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
– 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
– 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
– 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Steps
1. Combine the water with the unflavored gelatin and wait 5 minutes.
2. Cook the mixture over low heat until it turns clear and stir frequently.
3. Let the mixture cool and then beat it with the whole milk for a few seconds.
4. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
5. Refrigerate the mixture for 90 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Beat the mixture with a hand mixer until you get a creamy consistency.
7. Store whipped cream in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Way 3: Separate cream from milk
If you want to obtain cream and milk separately, here are the steps to do it:
Ingredients
– Non-homogenized milk
Steps
1. Pour the unhomogenized milk into a glass jar and let it rest for 24 hours.
2. Look for the line separating the milk and cream.
3. Dip a ladle into the cream, above the separation line, and transfer the cream to a separate container.
4. Repeat the process until you have 2.5 cm (1 inch) of cream.
5. Use the separated milk and cream as desired.
