Cream puffs are a classic French dessert consisting of a delicate pastry dough filled with sweetened whipped cream or pastry cream. Cream puff shells are made from pâte à choux, also known as choux pastry. What kind of dough is a cream puff made from? Choux Pastry (also known as Pâte à Choux) is a…→Continue reading←
Here’s why: Churning ice cream base is a bit like making whipped cream. You need to churn just enough to make the fat globules stick to the air bubbles and form a protective coating that stabilizes the foam. But too much churning can cause the fat globules to stick to each other, turning the mixture…→Continue reading←
If you have whole milk and heavy cream on hand, you can make half-and-half. Using a measuring cup, simply combine 3/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream (aka whipping cream). What can I use if I don’t have half-and-half? How to sub: Combine 3/4 cup whole milk with 1/4 cup heavy cream to…→Continue reading←
It’s the salt of parent compound tartaric acid. Thankfully, the culinary world has adopted a more palatable name, calling it simply cream of tartar. The “tartar” part comes from “tartaric” in tartaric acid. How did they discover cream of tartar? Potassium tartrate was first discovered inside of a wine container in Iran. The modern application…→Continue reading←
Once your homemade ice cream sandwiches are wrapped in parchment paper, you can place in an airtight container and freeze for up to two months (if they don’t get eaten before!). After assembling the cookies, you want to quickly place them back in the freezer in a single layer on a baking sheet to get…→Continue reading←
So my recommendation is to add it at the end of cooking your dish, on low heat, and just keep it on the flame long enough to heat it. That way you’re totally safe. Never boil. Can sour cream be cooked? The lesser fat content of sour cream makes it less versatile for cooking—while crème…→Continue reading←
The taste of mascarpone is similar to that of cream cheese, ricotta cheese, creme fraiche, or clotted cream, but with a little more sweetness and acidity. This makes it a versatile cheese for both sweet and savory dishes. Can you substitute cream cheese for mascarpone? Yes, cream cheese makes a great substitute for mascarpone. There…→Continue reading←
What Does Mascarpone Taste Like? Mascarpone cheese is often compared to cream cheese, ricotta cheese, crème fraiche, and clotted cream, however, mascarpone is a sweeter and less tangy product than its peers. Which is sweeter mascarpone or cream cheese? Taste: Mascarpone cheese has a mildly sweet, almost nutty flavor with a fresh buttery character. Mascarpone…→Continue reading←
You can find cream of tartar in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. Bakeries can also buy cream of tartar in bulk wherever they buy baking supplies. Where can I find cream of tartar? If you’re at the grocery store, the cream of tartar will be in the baking aisle. Look in the spice…→Continue reading←
Cream together the 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add cooled paste and beat until fluffy. (This will take awhile and if your paste is not completely cooled it will look curdled. ) I usually double this recipe for the filling. What are the ingredients in a devil…→Continue reading←
