Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

Are you looking for a novel treat having subtle chunks of fresh fruits and lavender? If yes, you will be glad to try the unique dessert Lavender Whipped cream recipe. Lavender is a perfect treat in the summer season. Inspired by an indulgent treat, I tried to make something new. To know the lavender whipped cream recipe, read this blog till the end. 

When I tried the lavender indulged recipe for the first time, I loved it. Another reason for liking this recipe so much is that my garden is full of lavender. I often used lavender flowers to infuse fresh essence in my home. But I have yet to use it for making food. Preparing this whipped lavender cream is a funny activity. The delicate perks of the sweetness of lavender cream satisfied my buds and soul. 

Let’s make this fantastic lavender whipped cream recipe to surprise your friends with a special dessert. 

Ingredients for Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

Making lavender whipped cream is easy and quick and it proves to be useful in a lot of desserts and other recipes. Let’s see what ingredients are needed to make this lavender whipped cream:

  • Heavy cream = 2 cups (16 oz)
  • Dried and crushed lavender flowers = 1 tbsp
  • Vanilla extract = 1 tsp
  • Superfine sugar = 2 tbsp
How To Make Lavender Whipped Cream

Step-by-Step Guide for Making Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

For making the lavender whipped cream, follow the following guideline:

Step 1

Take a saucepan and add the heavy cream to it. Heat the cream so that it warms up and steams but not to the extent of boiling.

Step 2

In the heated cream, add the dried and crushed lavender flowers and mix them. Let the lavender herb leave its extract/flavour until the cream cools down.

Step 3

When the cream has been cooled down to room temperature, transfer it to a pot and cover it. Place the covered pot in the refrigerator until the cream is cold.

Step 4

Take a medium-sized bowl and add the superfine sugar, chilled cream, and vanilla extract to it. Then with the help of an electric beater, combine all the ingredients well until the cream acquires a fluffy and light consistency.

Step 5

The rich and velvety lavender whipped cream is ready. You can use it according to your need and wish.

Chef Tips

Here are some tips for a better-whipped cream with lavender:

  • For a better aroma of lavender, use lavender sugar. For this, just blend the sugar with the lavender herb for a few seconds. It will bring out the better flavour and aroma of lavender.
  • If you do not like the crunches of lavender, after it has left enough flavour, you can strain it.
  • You can also use a whisk to mix by hand if you do not have an electric beater.

Serving Suggestions

You can use this divine-flavoured whipped cream as a topping for various desserts. Some of the suggestions are as follows:

  • Strawberry shortcake
  • Salted honey pie
  • Blackberry cobbler
  • Cupcakes 
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
  • Vanilla ice cream sundae
  • Puddings
  • Pies 
  • Plum upside-down cake

Recipe Variations

You can use different ingredients in combination with lavender to get a variety of flavours.

Honey: Just add 3-4 tbsp of honey in place of vanilla extract and mix well to get the flavour.

Cinnamon: Make the powder of one stick of dried cinnamon and add it instead of vanilla extract. Its spicy flavour and aroma just go well with the lavender.

Orange Peels: Use the orange extract of the powder of four dried peels of orange to get a tangy spice in your whipped cream.

Mint: Wash 2 sprigs of mint. Chop them after drying and add in the cream alongside the lavender herb and get a double refreshing aroma and flavour of lavender and mint combined.

FAQs

Is vanilla extract necessary to add to the lavender whipped cream?

Vanilla extract is optional. You can skip it.

Which other cream can be used in place of heavy cream?

You can use whipped cream instead. The difference is only that heavy cream is a bit richer and has a higher fat content than whipped cream.

What other extracts go well with the lavender other than vanilla?

Other than vanilla extract, you can use lemon, plum, strawberry, and orange extracts as well as honey.

Closing Remarks!

Make this special whipped cream and treat your kids with this delicious dessert. Trying new desserts and sweets is a novel way to satisfy your taste buds with cuisines of different cultures and traditions. Don’t forget to share this amazing recipe with your friends and family. 

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Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe

Are you looking for a novel treat having subtle chunks of fresh fruits and lavender? If yes, you will be glad to try the unique dessert Lavender Whipped cream recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Heavy cream (16 oz)
  • 1 tbsp Dried and crushed lavender flowers
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Superfine sugar

Instructions
 

  • Take a saucepan and add the heavy cream to it. Heat the cream so that it warms up and steams but not to the extent of boiling.
  • In the heated cream, add the dried and crushed lavender flowers and mix them. Let the lavender herb leave its extract/flavour until the cream cools down.
  • When the cream has been cooled down to room temperature, transfer it to a pot and cover it. Place the covered pot in the refrigerator until the cream is cold.
  • Take a medium-sized bowl and add the superfine sugar, chilled cream, and vanilla extract to it. Then with the help of an electric beater, combine all the ingredients well until the cream acquires a fluffy and light consistency.
  • The rich and velvety lavender whipped cream is ready. You can use it according to your need and wish.

Notes

  • For a better aroma of lavender, use lavender sugar. For this, just blend the sugar with the lavender herb for a few seconds. It will bring out the better flavour and aroma of lavender.
  • If you do not like the crunches of lavender, after it has left enough flavour, you can strain it.
  • You can also use a whisk to mix by hand if you do not have an electric beater.
Keyword Lavender Whipped Cream Recipe