Trying to recreate a favorite flavor out of the array of whipped icing flavors Walmart makes available to their customers on a daily basis could be daunting. That is if you are worried that they are created by world-class cake pastry chefs though. Although you may not be wrong, however, their techniques can be replicated if you just set your mind to it. The ingredients you need are quite basic and the procedure is not too complicated, even for a novice. With ingredients like whipping cream, milk, powdered sugar, and tartar, you can make your own whipped icing that will taste exactly like the ones sold in Walmart’s. Worried about the procedure and instruments? Let us take a look at those.
Recipe for whipped icing similar to Walmart’s
The trick to recreating the exact taste and texture of Walmart’s whipped icing is to get the ingredients just right. You don’t want one item to be too much or too little. Here is a list.
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- ¼ cup of milk
- 1/16 or 1/8 of a teaspoon of cream tartar (you can simply put in a pinch too)
- Any flavor of your choice
Procedure for making whipped icing like Walmart’s
You need to have an electric whisk to be able to get the perfect mix of ingredients. Using a whisk manually may just not do the trick.
- Pour the measured ingredients into a large bowl and whisk till you have a smooth mixture.
- Cover whisked mixture with a lid or foil and allow to refrigerate for about an hour.
- Remove from the fridge and then whisk again till stiff peaks form – stiff peaks are formed when the cream stands up straight whenever you allow it to drop from a batter; it won’t fall like formal semisolids.
- Your whipped icing is ready to be spread on the cake.
Whipped icing not looking or tasting like Walmart’s? here is what you probably did wrong.
- You did not mix up the ingredients properly. Using an electric hand mixer is still your best bet at achieving the smoothness of Walmart’s whipped icing.
- You did not use the right measurements. Everything needs to be measured right.
- One or more of your ingredients is expired. Always check for expiry dates before you buy things from the grocery store.
- You bought subpar products. Always use trusted ingredients for your pastries.
What ingredient can I use to replace heavy whipped cream to make whipped icing?
Maybe you ran out of whipped cream and it is too late to dash to the nearest grocery store to buy, you can use half and half instead. However, since half and half do not have as much fat as the heavy whipped cream, it may deflate quicker. How can you make half and half work as whipped cream? Check out these simple steps.
- Make sure all ingredients are cold – the half and half, sugar, milk, cream tartar, and flavor. The bowl and whisk should also go into the refrigerator too, preferably the freezer.
- Only take out and whisk the ingredients when you are ready to use. Don’t do it in advance or it will deflate.
- Serve immediately.
Conclusion
Making a tasty and creamy whipped icing is so easy, you do not have to leave your kitchen to make one. it is a fun way of satisfying your cravings without much stress.
FAQ
- How can I preserve my whipped icing for a long time?
If you made excess whipped icing and you need to store it or you are just not ready to use it, you can simply put it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Ideally, whipped icing can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days but it can be up to 7 days too.
- Is whipped icing the same as buttercream?
There are two differences between them – the method of preparation and ingredients. Buttercream is made of traditional butter while whipped icing is made of heavy whipping cream. Also, the whipped icing is whisked much more than that of buttercream.
- Does buttercream icing have more calories than whipped icing?
Since the buttercream is prepared using butter, it would be expected that the calories would be more than what you have in the whipped icing. But the truth is that the calories in both are about the same. Although, you could get whipped icing that has fewer calories, depending on the product used.
- Can I make my store-bought whipped icing more whipped?
Making a store-bought whipped icing is the easiest thing to do. Simply whip it more at room temperature to incorporate air into it. Once it is as puffy as you desired, you can then store it in the refrigerator until ready for use or use immediately.