homemade sweets Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:50:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 The Benefits of Whipping Your Own Cream https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-benefits-of-whipping-your-own-cream/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:45:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16078 Whipped cream is one of the yummiest toppings you can put on your food. Whether you’re topping a dessert, a drink, or eating it straight, it’s a delicious way to add some sweetness to your day. In many countries, whipped cream is available from a can, which is certainly convenient. But there are actually a […]

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]]> Whipped cream is one of the yummiest toppings you can put on your food. Whether you’re topping a dessert, a drink, or eating it straight, it’s a delicious way to add some sweetness to your day. In many countries, whipped cream is available from a can, which is certainly convenient. But there are actually a lot of good reasons to ditch the can and whip that cream yourself.

Saving Money

Heavy cream is a great ingredient to have on hand in general, and a carton of it is by volume much cheaper than a can of already-whipped cream. If you have some in the house, you can simply portion out as much as you want and whip that much fresh, without buying both whipped cream and heavy cream.

More Control

The great thing about whipping your own cream is that you get to decide what it tastes like. Want it less sweet? You decide how much sugar or syrup to add. Want to flavor it for whatever you’re making? Add some spices or colors as needed. Want a softer whip to top a drink without the full peaks? Don’t whip it for as long. It’s up to you how your whipped cream tastes, looks, and feels.

Whisking Skills

Whipping cream is pretty easy-just use a big whisk and whip as quickly as possible for a minute or so. But you’ll find that as you do this more often, your whisking technique will build and you’ll get better at using a whisk in general. Alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer, which will also help you learn to whisk eggs for meringues as well as other things.

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]]> This Vegan Version of Your Favorite Chocolate Spread Does Not Disappoint! https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-vegan-version-of-your-favorite-chocolate-spread-does-not-disappoint/ Fri, 03 May 2019 09:47:56 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=7890 Nutella is that hazelnut chocolate spread that no one can resist. It’s smooth, sweet, sticky, and everything you want in your desserts, or even just spread on bread. However, the real stuff is definitely not vegan and not anywhere close to being healthy. So this vegan version is just as delicious, and a lot better […]

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]]> Nutella is that hazelnut chocolate spread that no one can resist. It’s smooth, sweet, sticky, and everything you want in your desserts, or even just spread on bread.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwm3V9BBdqF/

However, the real stuff is definitely not vegan and not anywhere close to being healthy. So this vegan version is just as delicious, and a lot better for you. All you need are a few ingredients and a food processor, and you can make this at home!

Recipe

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 F.
  2. Pour 2 cups of raw hazelnuts onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  3. Allow the nuts to cool for a couple of minutes, and then rub them in between your hands to get rid of any leftover skins.
  4. Put the nuts into the food processor and run it until it comes to a smooth nut butter.
  5. Then, add in 1 1/2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup+3 tablespoons of maple syrup or coconut sugar, 3/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of plant-based milk.
  6. Turn on the food processor and blend until everything comes together into a nice creamy paste and then you’re done!
  7. If you want the spread to be a little smoother, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of your choice of oil.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> homemade sweets Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:50:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 The Benefits of Whipping Your Own Cream https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-benefits-of-whipping-your-own-cream/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:45:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16078 Whipped cream is one of the yummiest toppings you can put on your food. Whether you’re topping a dessert, a drink, or eating it straight, it’s a delicious way to add some sweetness to your day. In many countries, whipped cream is available from a can, which is certainly convenient. But there are actually a […]

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]]> Whipped cream is one of the yummiest toppings you can put on your food. Whether you’re topping a dessert, a drink, or eating it straight, it’s a delicious way to add some sweetness to your day. In many countries, whipped cream is available from a can, which is certainly convenient. But there are actually a lot of good reasons to ditch the can and whip that cream yourself.

Saving Money

Heavy cream is a great ingredient to have on hand in general, and a carton of it is by volume much cheaper than a can of already-whipped cream. If you have some in the house, you can simply portion out as much as you want and whip that much fresh, without buying both whipped cream and heavy cream.

More Control

The great thing about whipping your own cream is that you get to decide what it tastes like. Want it less sweet? You decide how much sugar or syrup to add. Want to flavor it for whatever you’re making? Add some spices or colors as needed. Want a softer whip to top a drink without the full peaks? Don’t whip it for as long. It’s up to you how your whipped cream tastes, looks, and feels.

Whisking Skills

Whipping cream is pretty easy-just use a big whisk and whip as quickly as possible for a minute or so. But you’ll find that as you do this more often, your whisking technique will build and you’ll get better at using a whisk in general. Alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer, which will also help you learn to whisk eggs for meringues as well as other things.

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]]> This Vegan Version of Your Favorite Chocolate Spread Does Not Disappoint! https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-vegan-version-of-your-favorite-chocolate-spread-does-not-disappoint/ Fri, 03 May 2019 09:47:56 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=7890 Nutella is that hazelnut chocolate spread that no one can resist. It’s smooth, sweet, sticky, and everything you want in your desserts, or even just spread on bread. However, the real stuff is definitely not vegan and not anywhere close to being healthy. So this vegan version is just as delicious, and a lot better […]

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]]> Nutella is that hazelnut chocolate spread that no one can resist. It’s smooth, sweet, sticky, and everything you want in your desserts, or even just spread on bread.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwm3V9BBdqF/

However, the real stuff is definitely not vegan and not anywhere close to being healthy. So this vegan version is just as delicious, and a lot better for you. All you need are a few ingredients and a food processor, and you can make this at home!

Recipe

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 F.
  2. Pour 2 cups of raw hazelnuts onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  3. Allow the nuts to cool for a couple of minutes, and then rub them in between your hands to get rid of any leftover skins.
  4. Put the nuts into the food processor and run it until it comes to a smooth nut butter.
  5. Then, add in 1 1/2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup+3 tablespoons of maple syrup or coconut sugar, 3/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of plant-based milk.
  6. Turn on the food processor and blend until everything comes together into a nice creamy paste and then you’re done!
  7. If you want the spread to be a little smoother, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of your choice of oil.

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