How fast can one whip cream?
Let's say I whip a bowl of cream manually at a slow paced ~3-4 beats per second. The cream would be ready whipped after say 10-15 minutes.
Then I whip an identical bowl of cream at a faster pace of around 6-8 beats per second. The cream would be ready quicker, maybe in 3-5 minutes.
Does this mean if I whip the same bowl of cream with 100 beats per second, it would almost instantly turn into whipped cream? (maybe butter, but let's leave that out of the equation).
I guess it boils down to a somewhat obscured question about the chemistry and mechanics behind the cream whipping, which governs how fast cream turns into whipped cream.
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As Alton describes. As you beat the cream bubbles of air get worked into the mixture. The beating makes the bubbles smaller and smaller until the fat globules touch and the mixture becomes stable.
As you mentioned- if you whip it a little more then the fat will coalesce and squeeze out all the water and air and you have butter.
Time is a factor in this process (when done mechanically) in that it is required for homogeneously sized and distributed bubbles. The fats have to stay plastic.
The fact that it can be done very quickly is easily seen with whipped cream chargers. The gas is pressurized into the cream- upon release expands into the tiny bubbles we need.
How does a whipped cream charger work?
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How long does it take for single cream to whip?
Watch for firm peaks (8 to 9 minutes). If you continue whipping, the cream will stiffen even more and you might notice it taking on a grainy texture. If you take your whisk out of the cream, the peaks will be completely stiff. If you whip much more beyond this stage, you'll make butter.How long does it take to whip cream by hand?
Hand Whipping The process takes about 4 to 5 minutes, causes a little more fatigue on the body, but gives the most control of the peaks. You can really see the cream transform and gain volume. Take breaks as you need to!How do you whip cream quickly?
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Medium peaks are between soft/loose peaks and stiff peaks and are the perfect consistency for topping and piping on desserts.WHIPPED CREAM CHALLENGE!!!| HOW FAST CAN I EAT AN ENTIRE CAN OF WHIPPED CREAM!!!
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From experience - start slow and increase the speed as it gets harder.
Too fast with liquid will make a mess and slow later is well slow.
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