Indulge your taste buds with a luxurious treat that transforms any dessert into a decadent delight! Our Irish Cream Whipped Cream is not just a topping; it’s an experience that adds a velvety richness and a hint of Irish charm to your favorite sweets and beverages. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up this creamy concoction that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts, stirring into coffee, or even enjoying straight from the bowl. Ready to elevate your culinary game and impress your guests? Let’s dive into this irresistible recipe!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 5 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill a large mixing bowl and whisk or electric mixer beaters in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before starting. Cold equipment helps create better whipped cream.
- Remove the chilled bowl from the refrigerator and pour in the heavy cream, ensuring it is very cold for optimal volume and texture.
- Add the powdered sugar to the heavy cream, which will help stabilize the whipped cream and provide a subtle sweetness.
- Pour in the Irish cream liqueur and vanilla extract, which will infuse the whipped cream with rich, smooth flavor.
- Using an electric mixer or a whisk, begin beating the mixture on low speed to combine ingredients, then gradually increase to medium-high speed.
- Whip the cream until soft to medium peaks form, being careful not to overbeat, which can cause the cream to become grainy or turn to butter.
- Stop mixing when the cream holds its shape and creates soft, billowy peaks that gently curl when the whisk is lifted.
- Transfer the Irish Cream Whipped Cream to a serving bowl or use immediately as a topping for desserts, coffee, or other treats.
- Store any unused whipped cream in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, and re-whip briefly if needed before serving.
Tips
- Chill Your Equipment: For the best results, chill your mixing bowl and whisk or electric mixer beaters in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before you start. Cold equipment helps the cream whip up faster and achieve better volume.
- Use Very Cold Cream: Ensure your heavy cream is as cold as possible. Cold cream whips up more easily and holds its shape better, leading to a fluffier texture.
- Stabilize with Sugar: Adding powdered sugar not only sweetens the cream but also helps stabilize it, ensuring your whipped cream remains fluffy for longer.
- Don’t Overbeat: Keep a close eye on your cream as you whip it. Stop mixing as soon as you see soft to medium peaks forming. Overbeating can turn your whipped cream grainy or even turn it into butter!
- Serve Fresh: For the best flavor and texture, serve your Irish Cream Whipped Cream immediately. If you have leftovers, store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, and give it a quick re-whip before serving again.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 90kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg
