The major problem that is faced while using whipped cream frosting is that how to keep it firm throughout the process of decorating . It can be really challenging working with whipping cream especially when it’s real whipping cream and not the non dairy topping like Rich or troplite which are pretty sturdy. Imagine the frustration when you fail to get desired results . You have thought of a beautiful cake with this light and gorgeous whipped cream topping and it just melts and melts and become a liquid mess. So upsetting right. I have got request from many of my reader’s asking me to do a post on a frosting which is not as sweet as buttercream. Buttercream is undoubtedly the best when it comes to complex designs. It is very forgiving and pipes beautifully. You can say it’s baker’s best friend . But at the same time it is much sweeter than stabilized whipped cream/ white chocolate mousse frosting . You can find easy buttercream recipe here – click here for the link. Stabilized whipped cream can be achieved more than one way- The most common one used by bakeries is gelatin . And I highly doubt they go for vegetarian one’s . It’s the easiest way of stabilizing whipped cream . The second one is cornstarch/arrowroot mixture thirdly corn syrup fourthly – using non dairy ready whip powders Various other hybrid frostings etc. And the richest and yummiest way is adding White Chocolate – which I will be sharing with you today. Using Stabilized whipped cream/ white chocolate mousse frosting suggestions Any fruit cake The classic black forest or white forest cake Tea time cakes Simple cupcake designs like a swirl swiss roll frosting and filling any cake with simple designs top it up on your favorite desserts, sundaes , waffles, pancakes. pipe it in shot glasses or bowls and serve it as white chocolate mousse with toppings of your choice. Storage tips Unlike buttercream , whipped cream frosting is highly perishable . Always store the frosting and the cakes made with the frosting in the refrigerator . Shelf life of cake frosted with Stabilized whipped cream/ white chocolate mousse frosting is 3-5 days Frosting alone can be stored in the fridge for 3- 5 days . But I suggest piping/ frosting within 2 days of setting in the fridge as whipped cream may loose its fluffiness . Once you taste this heavenly frosting you will be a convert forever .
Given below is step by step pictorial of the making followed by the recipe . Some important points to note – Use good quality white chocolate Use cream with 36% or more fat content follow the instructions well At no point water should touch this cream in making. Take care while melting chocolate or it will seize and render useless. You can melt chocolate double boiler method or microwave. White chocolate tends to burn fast, so take care. Do not over whip , stop at semi firm peaks to be safe, the cream will stiffen after setting in the fridge. It can be easily tinted in your favorite color . Fold in color before setting the prepared whipped cream in the fridge for good results . In between frosting if you feel the frosting is melting which won’t happen unless you are working under very warm conditions , do return it to the fridge for few hours and then start working again. Do not get nervous with all the tips, it’s very easy and yummiest frosting and do give it a try.
This is how used it for Christmas – Made a cute snow globe cake – find recipe and process by clicking here .
other alternative to Stabilized whipped cream/ white chocolate mousse frosting is whipped white chocolate ganache – recipe link – click here hope you like this recipe and do give it a try. I would love to hear from you. If you have tried any of my recipes make sure you click pictures of your hard work and do drop in a feedback below and pictures on my Facebook page carveyourcraving in messages section. Happy cooking! Do share it with the world ! If sharing ,please link back to the post as reproducing, distributing or copying pictures or text/ recipes that belong to carveyourcraving on any other platform is a copyright violation. You can always link back to the website.
