Okay, so I decided to try making this cinnamon roll whipping cream I’d been thinking about. Sounded good, right? A bit different from the usual plain stuff.
Getting Started
First thing, I went to the fridge. Pulled out the heavy whipping cream. Gotta make sure it’s really cold, that’s key. Found my trusty mixing bowl, the big metal one, and popped it in the freezer for a few minutes too. Helps keep everything chilled.
Then I gathered the rest of the bits. Needed some powdered sugar, of course. And for that cinnamon roll vibe, I grabbed the ground cinnamon and a bottle of vanilla extract. Some folks use brown sugar, but I stuck with powdered sugar this time. Thought it might keep the texture smoother.
Mixing It Up
Alright, bowl’s cold. Poured the heavy cream in. Started with about a cup. Got my hand mixer out – didn’t feel like doing it by hand today, honestly. Started it on low speed, just to get things going without splashing cream all over the kitchen. Been there, done that.
Once it got a bit bubbly, I started adding the powdered sugar, maybe a couple of tablespoons? I didn’t measure too strictly, just sprinkled it in slowly while the mixer was still on low. Then I added a good dash of vanilla extract. Maybe a teaspoon?
Now for the main event: the cinnamon. I sprinkled in probably half a teaspoon to start. Didn’t want to overdo it right away. You can always add more, right?
Whipping and Tasting
Okay, cranked the mixer speed up to medium-high. Now we’re talking. Watched it start to thicken up. Took a few minutes. You see the tracks from the beaters staying put? That’s when you know you’re getting close. I wanted soft peaks, not super stiff.
Stopped the mixer. Gave it a little taste off one of the beaters. Hmm. It was good, sweet and creamy, but needed a bit more punch. Sprinkled in a tiny bit more cinnamon. Gave it another quick whiz with the mixer, maybe 15-20 seconds more. Perfect.
The Final Result
So there it was. Fluffy, light whipping cream, but with that warm, cozy cinnamon roll taste. It wasn’t too strong, just right. The texture was spot on, nice soft peaks. Looked pretty good in the bowl, gotta say.
What did I do with it? Well, I had some leftover coffee cake, and spooned a big dollop right on top. Made it feel way fancier. Would be amazing on pancakes, waffles, or even just with some fruit. Definitely making this one again.
