There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Whipped Cream Icing - Test 1


1 - First attempt was successful. It is much lighter than buttercream icing, of course, and isn't overly sweet. I was a little concerned about the quantity of sugar, but it worked very nicely. I don't have to make any changes to the recipe, but it's a good base for other flavors. Oh! The home-made fennel liqueur! I made it for the vanilla cake recipe. Surprisingly, it has staying power on the cake, likely because of the sugar.
2 - I didn't have the full amount of cream and I tried adjusting the ratio of sugar and I didn't freeze the bowl and beater and the icing is running a bit. This means I haven't set up the experiment properly since I didn't actually follow the instructions. Next time, FOLLOW THE RECIPE!

2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
1 cup sifted icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla
  1. Put the mixing bowl and beater in the freezer until well cold.
  2. Beat the cold cream in the frozen bowl just until frothy.
  3. Slowly add the icing sugar and vanilla while beating.
  4. Whip until light and a thick enough consistency to spread as an icing.
  5. Use immediately.


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