What\u2019s better than a tall stack of fluffy pancakes or golden waffles? Pancakes and waffles topped with a cloud of sweet whipped cream, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Folding a spoonful of whipped cream into pancake or waffle batter is also a great way to use it up while adding moisture and richness. The whipped cream will melt into the batter as it cooks, giving you tender and fluffier results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTip:<\/strong> For over-the-top decadence, make whipped cream pancakes<\/em> by folding 1\u20444 to 1\u20442 cup whipped cream per 1 cup of pancake mix into the batter before cooking.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOatmeal might not seem like the most logical place to use up whipped cream, but it works beautifully. Stir a dollop of whipped cream into a bowl of cooked oatmeal to add sweetness and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also swirl it decoratively on top along with fresh fruit, nuts, maple syrup or other favorite oatmeal toppings. The cream will add a pleasant contrast to the hearty grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>French Toast and Baked Oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBaked French toast casseroles and baked oatmeal are two morning treats that pair fabulously with whipped cream. Simply fold some whipped cream into the egg mixture before baking for a creamier interior texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then pass more whipped cream at the table for topping individual portions. The sweet cream balances the eggy custard richness perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTip:<\/strong> Flavor your whipped cream with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg or extracts like vanilla, almond and maple before using it in baked French toast or oatmeal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Coffee Drinks<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUsing leftover whipped cream to top your morning brew is an easy way to start the day feeling like you\u2019re getting a special treat. The whipped cream will add body, silky texture and subtle sweetness to coffee, espresso and tea drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For festive coffee drinks, you can even use a pastry bag to pipe the whipped cream into fun shapes on top. Add chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes or cinnamon for extra flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fold into Batter and Doughs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhipped cream can do more than just top baked goods\u2014it can also get folded into batters and doughs to keep them moist and tender. Using leftover whipped cream in baking is a great way to prevent waste while benefiting your recipes at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Cakes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdding a bit of airy whipped cream to cake batters is an easy way to create bakery-style cakes with fine, moist crumb. Fold it into the batter just until combined\u2014too much mixing deflates the cream, while under-mixing leaves pockets of cream that collapse while baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTip:<\/strong> When adapting recipes, replace 1\u20444 to 1\u20442 cup of the milk or buttermilk with whipped cream per 1 cup of flour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Quick Breads<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nQuick breads like banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread and coffee cakes all benefit from a dose of whipped cream in the batter. The whipped cream helps keep these breads super moist and velvety soft for days after baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n