Christmas Drink Frozen Whipped Cream Cubes
Frozen whipped cream cubes for holiday hot chocolate! Make ahead and keep in the freezer for festive drinks all season long.
THE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
- Hot Chocolate
Whipped Cream Cubes:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Festive Cookie Cutters
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chill metal mixing bowl and beater/whisk in freezer for 15 minutes. Pour cream and sugar into bowl and mix on medium speed just until firm peaks form.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread whipped cream out into an even layer. Freeze for several hours or overnight until completely firm.
- Using a cookie cutter that is smaller than your mug, cut out shapes from the solid whipped cream.
- A few tips to make the cutting process go smoothly! Between each cut out, dip the cutter into a bowl of hot water to clean off any excess whipped cream that builds up on the cutter. Shake off excess water and proceed to the next cut. Also, if your sheet of whipped cream starts to thaw and get soft, pop it back in the freezer for a few minutes to become solid again. Last but not least, my gingerbread man cookie cutter had a plunger which helps release the cutout. And it left those cute little imprints!
- Place shapes on a separate baking tray lined with parchment paper. Once all your shapes have been cut, place tray in freezer to solidify the shapes. Once your cutouts are completely solid again, repackage into a freezer-safe container to store.
- Whenever you’re ready to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, simply heat up a mug of International Delight Hot Chocolate and top with your adorable whipped cream cube. Use a spoon to lower it into the mug, so it doesn’t flip over. Serve with a cinnamon stick or peppermint stick for extra fun!
Source: thecakeblog.com
