Best 5 Easy Caramel Whipped Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our comprehensive guide to preparing the ultimate easy caramel whipped cream. This versatile topping elevates various desserts and beverages with its rich sweetness and velvety texture. Discover the secrets to achieving perfect consistency and tantalizing flavor, exploring various techniques and ingredient combinations to suit your taste preferences. From classic caramel to innovative variations infused with spices, herbs, and extracts, embark on a journey of culinary exploration to enhance your dessert repertoire with this delightful treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM



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This flavored whipped cream is a breeze to make, which goes well with our Angel Food Cake. Cook the caramel cream in a saucepan and chill completely before whipping into stiff, delicate peaks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Pinch of coarse salt
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Cook sugar, water, and salt in saucepan over medium heat, stirring once, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until sugar turns golden amber. Remove pan from heat; slowly pour cream down sides of pan in a slow, steady stream (it will spatter). Return pan to medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
  • Transfer caramel cream to a mixing bowl set in ice bath; let sit until very cold, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Mixture can be refrigerated overnight. Before serving, whip the caramel cream until stiff peaks form. Use immediately.

WHIPPED CREAM



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How to make basic whipped cream. For best results make sure whisk and bowl are ice cold.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over-beat, cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CARAMEL FROSTING V



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This is my mother-in-laws recipe. She was a fantastic country cook!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound light brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the brown sugar and cream to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Add baking soda; boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool.
  • Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

EASY CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Salt
2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Heat sugar, water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Cook, without stirring, until mixture is amber. (Do not let caramel burn.) Carefully pour in 1 cup cream in a slow, steady stream down the side of the saucepan, whisking constantly, until smooth (caramel will bubble).
  • Remove from heat, and place saucepan in ice-water bath. Let caramel mixture cool, stirring occasionally, until cold, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold caramel mixture into whipped cream, and whisk until stiff peaks form. Use immediately.

WHIPPED CREAM CARAMEL CAKE



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I love caramel cake, but have never made it because I dread making the frosting. This frosting is easy, and takes it's time setting up so you don't have to rush to get it on the cake. Recipe is from Oxmoor House.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2 (1 1/2 ounce) chocolate-covered toffee candy bars, coarsely broken
1 (4 1/2 ounce) package dark chocolate-covered almonds, halved

Steps:

  • For the cake: Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8" round cake pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 26 to 28 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Wrap and chill cake layers at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. (This step enables you to split layers with ease.).
  • For the frosting: Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let cool 1 hour. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Sift powdered sugar into icing. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy and spreading consistency.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice cake layers in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer on a cake plate. Spread with 1/2 cup Whipped Cream Caramel Frosting. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 layers. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Decorate cake with broken toffee bars and chocolate-covered almonds. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 802, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 160.8, Sodium 209.6, Carbohydrate 119.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 97.4, Protein 5.1

Tips for Making Easy Caramel Whipped Cream:

- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the whipped cream will be. Look for fresh, organic cream and pure caramel sauce. - Make sure the cream is cold: Cold cream will whip up faster and produce stiffer peaks. Chill the cream for at least 30 minutes before whipping. - Use a chilled bowl: A chilled bowl will also help the cream whip up faster. Place the bowl in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before using. - Whip the cream gradually: Start on low speed and gradually increase the speed as the cream thickens. This will help prevent the cream from overwhipping. - Don't overwhip the cream: Overwhipped cream will become grainy and lose its smooth texture. Stop whipping when the cream reaches stiff peaks. - Add the caramel sauce slowly: Add the caramel sauce to the whipped cream a little at a time, while continuing to whip. This will help prevent the sauce from curdling.

Conclusion:

Easy caramel whipped cream is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's perfect for pies, cakes, ice cream, and more. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this decadent whipped cream at home in no time. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!

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