Is there an easy homemade whipped cream substitute that doesn’t contain cream?
Lots of folks ask this, or variations of this–you’d be surprised. A while ago, I told you about sweetened, whipped tofu. Here’s a recipe that attempts a stab at Cool Whip consistency. Shudder. But, if that’s your thing, at least this stuff doesn’t contain HFCS and hydrogenated oils. It’s not non-dairy, because it contains powdered milk. And it’s not vegetarian, because it contains gelatin. But, here it is: • 1 tsp plain gelatin • 1/4 cup cold milk • 3/4 cup cold water • pinch of salt • 1 cup dry milk powder • sugar, to taste • lemon juice, to taste Sprinkle gelatin over the milk, stir, and let sit until you’ve got a solid block of milk. Melt over low-ish heat and then cool. All your ingredients should be ice cold, except the gelatin mixture, which should be cool. Whip water, gelatin milk, milk powder and pinch of salt to soft peaks. Add sugar, a bit at a time, until you like the sweetness. Continue beating, and add the lemon juice, to taste. Can I whip sour cream? Not by itself–there’s
