Tips for Great Results
Whipping Tips for Egg Whites
Place room temperature egg whites in clean, dry bowl. Attach Stainless Steel Bowl and Stainless Steel Whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNTSPEED
1egg white................. GRADUALLY to 10
6or more egg whites...... GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid® Stand Mixer, egg whites whip quickly. So watch to avoid over whipping. This list tells you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact; product is white.
Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over when wire whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when Stainless Steel Whip is removed, but whites are actually soft.
Stiff but not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire whip is removed. Whites are uniform in color and glisten.
Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire whip is removed. Whites are speckled and dull in appearance.
Whipping Tips for Whipped Cream
Pour cold whipping cream into chilled bowl. Attach Stainlesss Steel Bowl and Stainless Steel Whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT | SPEED |
1/4 cup (50 mL) | GRADUALLY to 10 |
1/2 cup (125 mL) | GRADUALLY to 10 |
1 cup (250 mL) | GRADUALLY to 8 |
1 pint (500 mL) | GRADUALLY to 8 |
Whipping Stages
Watch cream closely during whipping. Because your KitchenAid® Stand Mixer whips so quickly, there are just a few seconds between whipping stages. Look for these characteristics:
Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and
Holds its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when Stainless Steel Whip is removed. Can be folded into other ingredients when making desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks when Stainless Steel Whip is removed. Use for topping on cakes or desserts, or filling for cream puffs.
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