*Warm cold eggs safely before using by placing in a bowl of hot (not boiling) water for 10 minutes. They will incorporate more easily into your mixture.
Sweetened Freshly
Whipped Cream
Sweetened whipped cream is the perfect finish for just about any dessert, or spoon a dollop over coffee or hot chocolate.
Preparation: less than 5 minutes. Makes 2 cups
1¼ cups heavy cream, chilled
2tablespoons granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium stainless or glass mixing bowl. Using the chef’s whisk, beat on speed 4/High until whipped to desired thickness – about 45 seconds for softly whipped cream, about 1 minute for stiffly whipped cream.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 70 (86% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g
•fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 25mg • sod. 7mg
•calc. 12mg • fiber 0g
Variation: Cocoa Whipped Cream: Place 1¼ cups heavy cream, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in mixing bowl. Whip as directed.
SAVORIES
Herbed Cheese
Instead of purchasing expensive
herb flavored cheeses, you can easily
prepare your own.
Preparation: 10 minutes or less. Makes about 2 cups
8 ounces cream cheese (lowfat or regular), cut into 8 pieces
5 ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged)
1garlic clove, peeled and minced
1tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion
1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoon herbes de Provence ½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼teaspoon white pepper dash hot sauce, to taste
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on speed 2/Low for 1 minute, then increase speed to speed 3/Medium to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes
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