Butter From Heavy Cream is one of my favorite recipes for all kinds of desserts, so I thought it was time to learn how to make it.
Heavy cream can be used to make butter because the fat in heavy cream is mainly from milk solids, and butterfat produces a concentrate to turn heavy cream into a spreadable product.
You need to remove all the water but keep all the fat, which can be done by simply spinning a batch in the KitchenAid mixer.
What Is Heavy Cream?
Heavy cream is produced by agitating milk until it reaches a specific fat content. It is usually around 36% milk fat but can also be 38% or 40%. Heavy cream is generally not homogenized and has a thick consistency.
It contains a lot of water, so its shelf life is limited. It’s not uncommon to use this product when making ice cream or other products that contain eggs because the water can be used to help emulsify the product.
How To Make Butter From Heavy Cream?
Necessary Ingredients
- 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
- salt (optional)
- ice water
Necessary Equipment
- standing mixer
- 1-pint jar or Mason Jars
Preparation Instructions
Step 1.
Pour the cream into the mixing bowl, and add salt and ice water. Please turn on the standing mixer until it reaches medium-high speed.
Step 2.
Start whipping on low speed for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and light in color like heavy cream. It will thicken as it mixes and incorporates more fat into the butterfat particles.
Step 3.
After the mixture has reached the proper consistency, remove it from the mixer and place it into jars. Keep the jar in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Step 4.
The butter will thicken as it cools, and this process can be sped up by placing the jar in a bowl of cold water. The butter is ready to use when it has become almost solid.
Tips:
1. If you do not have an electric mixer, use a food processor to mix the ingredients, but you will need to process it much longer.
2. If you use a stand mixer, the bowl must be as cold as possible so that the fat can solidify quickly.
3. You may choose to add salt to your butter at this time for flavor and preservation purposes.
Take To Prepare Butter Heavy Cream
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts Of Butter From Heavy Cream
Amount Per Serving
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Total Fat | 16g |
| Saturated Fat | 12g |
| Transfat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 77mg |
| Sodium | 95mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.35g |
| Fiber | 0.01g 0% |
| Sugars | 0.01g |
| Protein | 1g |
The nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
07 Incredible Serving Ideas Of Heavy Cream
1. Ice Cream
Making ice cream is one of the best ways to use Butter From Heavy Cream. Ice cream can be made from custard, which is made from milk. To make the custard, add an acid like lemon juice or vinegar. That will help the milk curdle and separate into milk solids and butterfat.
2. Pasta Sauce
Heavy cream adds great texture and richness, and flavor to any pasta sauce recipe you choose.
3. Topping
Butter From Heavy Cream is great for topping baked goods. It adds almost no time to make these dishes and offers a perfect flavor combination.
4. Pudding
Butter From Heavy Cream has such an amazing consistency that it can be used as a pudding ingredient.
If you use heavy cream this way, ensure you heat it enough, allowing some of the milk fat to melt into the heavy cream before adding any additional ingredients like milk or eggs.
5. Pie
When you make a pie with heavy cream, you will be amazed at the flavor it adds to your finished product.
6. Drinks
Heavy cream is such a rich and smooth liquid that it makes an excellent base for drinks like coffee and tea.
7. Gravy
Heavy cream gravy is a great way to make almost any recipe better. You can use it on mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or chicken.
FAQs Section
How Long Does It Take To Turn Heavy Whipping Cream Into Butter?
Butter From Heavy Cream can take several hours to turn heavy whipping cream into butter. Most recipes call for a pint of shaking over ice mixture to be done in 5 minutes to an hour, but some say that the longer the process takes, the better it will taste. If you whipped a pint of heavy whipping cream in an electric mixer for 10 minutes, you would have whipped cream.
Whipping the heavy whipping cream for about 30 minutes will result in whipped butter with a slightly grainy texture and more fat content than ordinary whipped cream.
Is It Cheaper To Make Butter From Heavy Cream?
It depends on your market and where you live. Good quality heavy whipping cream in the United States is inexpensive, but butter made from it could be expensive. It is important to use high-quality ingredients to make the best and most flavorful butter possible.
Can You Shake Heavy Cream Into Butter?
You can use a blender or food processor to shake heavy whipping cream into butter. The shaking process is very versatile and can be used to make almost any type of spreadable butter, ice cream, pudding, or sauce.
Can You Melt Heavy Cream Into Butter?
It depends on the ingredients used in the recipe and how hot the ingredients are when you add them to the heavy cream.
Is It Safe For Pregnant And Nursing Women?
It is safe for pregnant and nursing women to eat heavy cream. Heavy cream comes from cow’s milk. As long as it is pasteurized and free from any other ingredients, there should not be a problem with consuming the product.
Can I Freeze And Store It?
Yes, you can freeze heavy cream and store it for a short period. If you plan to use the heavy cream shortly, keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
If you plan on freezing the heavy cream for longer than a couple of weeks, ensure it does not have additives like gelatin or thickeners. Additives tend to get lumpy after they have been frozen.
Conclusion
Butter From Heavy Cream is a product that you can use for many different purposes. It is healthy, nutritious, and easy to make.
If you are looking for a low-fat alternative to regular cream, there is not one! However, heavy cream can be an excellent choice to give your body and family more nutrients.
You can use heavy cream in recipes as a meal ingredient or as an ingredient in desserts like creamy pies or puddings. You can use it for baking cakes and cupcakes, making homemade ice cream, or even frosting. Thanks for reading