Can sour cream be whipped?

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Will whipping sour cream result in something with a texture similar to whipped cream? How about a mix of whipping cream and sweet cream? I want a pie topping with a sour taste.



Best Answer

Sour cream will not whip like whipping cream. I would use a combination for your application. Whip your cream. Fold in sour cream as desired.




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Will sour cream whip up?

And where does that come from? Sour cream. Thick and tart, it's our secret weapon when it comes to turning whipped cream up to 11, lending a brightness that makes buttery, sweet desserts taste more refreshing. (Sour cream is also what helps to make the biscuits in our Strawberry Shortcakes so light and tender.)

Can I use sour cream for whipping cream?

Sour cream has a high enough fat content\u2014about 20%\u2014to make it a good substitute for heavy cream in some savory recipes, such as soups or chili. However, while some chefs swear that sour cream is a key ingredient for a killer whipped cream, it generally can't be used on it's own to make whipped cream.

Can you turn sour cream into heavy cream?

Here's a quick recap: The fat content of sour cream is around 20% which is slightly lower than that of heavy cream. To create the flavor and consistency of this cream it has been mixed with lactic acids. It can be replaced in even quantities to the amount of heavy cream that the recipe requires.

Does sour cream stabilize whipped cream?

Bingo: sour cream has both acid and fat, so that's why it helped stabilize the whipped cream.



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