You've found my awesome homemade whip cream recipe. I explain what whippits is and how to use a whipped cream charger, and also offer easy recipes for flavored whipped cream. Whipped cream icing at the end of this page.
Have you ever used a whipped cream dispenser (Whippits)? It's wonderful! You can make regular whipped cream, or you may use flavored whipped cream. We love our Whippits and use it almost every day. Just keep it full of fresh cream, with some sweetener and a touch of vanilla, in the fridge - so it's always ready to go. It's great for a quick dessert of berries and whipped cream or to top of a cup of coffee. These make great gifts too.
This is so creamy, rich, light and DREAMY. A touch of pure vanilla makes it such a refreshing topping. Try not to eat it all before you top your dessert.
To make ahead, slightly under-whip the cream, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. Beat briefly just before using.
Wet your stainless steel bowl and beaters and place in the freezer for a good 60 minutes before - so it's cold. In the chilled bowl, add the whipping cream and beat on low for 30 seconds or until small bubbles start to from.
Increase the speed to medium for a few seconds and then proceed to high. Slowly add the sugar and vanilla and beat in until soft peaks form. When it has doubled in volume and is smooth and thick; it's ready. Serve immediately.
PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Grease or use paper lined muffin tin; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, oil and strawberry extract. Stir into the dry ingredients and mix JUST until incorporated (there will be lumps). Fold in quartered strawberries.
Spoon into greased muffin tins and sprinkle tops lightly with white sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and top with a dollop of cream cheese frosting. Nestle a halved strawberry on top and smile. You just created a "good thing."
Strawberry Banana Muffins add 3/4 cups strawberries and 3/4 cup chopped banana
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins add 1 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup chopped rhubarb