What Is Whipped Cream?

You ask yourself: What is whipped cream? And is it the same as whipped cream? We will enlighten you and explain how to use it correctly. Are you looking for a substitute for whipped cream? Then you will find it here too!

What is whipped cream?

Whipped cream, i.e. whipped cream or whipped cream, means nothing more than whipped cream. The term is used in Austria and refers to a cream that has a fat content of at least 10%. Sweet cream or cream is called Obers there and if the Obers is opened, it is called Schlagobers.

It is naturally creamy and slightly sweet in taste and is made from:

• if raw milk is left to stand and the cream that forms is skimmed off or
• when the raw milk is centrifuged in an industrial process to separate the cream from the milk.

Whipped cream usage

You can use whipped cream in both sweet and savory dishes:

• Coffee cream: If you just want a little bit of flavor in your coffee, you can use cream instead of coffee cream.
• Sauces and soups: The rich consistency of the cream thickens finished cream sauces or cream soups.
• Desserts and cakes: The high-fat version is delicious and decorative with fruit, cake, ice cream, and all kinds of sweet desserts.

Substitute for whipped cream

Maybe you want to enjoy calorie-conscious, prefer a vegan diet, or just don’t have whipped cream in the house? That’s no problem, you can easily replace whipped cream. The choice of an alternative depends on the type of use:

• Different terms: If you just can’t find Obers in the supermarket, you can just buy whipped cream, it’s identical.
• Flavor carriers: If you need a high-fat basis for your dish, you can also use sour cream or crème fraîche, as well as milk or vegan alternatives.
• Low-fat alternative: If you are looking for a low-fat substitute for whipped cream, you are well advised to use sour cream, low-fat cream cheese, or an egg and milk mixture. For sweet dishes, you can use yogurt, low-fat, or low-fat quark.
• Decoration: If you want to replace finely whipped cream, you can whip coconut milk with sugar. This takes a while and of course, has its own taste, but with the addition of whipped cream, it keeps its shape for a while.