Alright, let’s talk about my adventure with Great Value whipping cream. I decided to try it out, you know, for science… and because I needed whipped cream.
First off, I grabbed a carton of the Great Value whipping cream from Walmart. It was way cheaper than the brand name stuff, which always makes me a little suspicious, but I figured, what the heck?
Then I got home and I was ready to start, I made sure my bowl and beaters were super cold. That’s the key, people! I even stuck them in the freezer for like, 15 minutes. Cold, cold, cold!
Next, I poured the whipping cream into the icy bowl. I didn’t measure, just eyeballed it. Probably about a cup, maybe a little more. I also added a splash of vanilla extract because who doesn’t love vanilla? A little bit of powdered sugar, I did add. Maybe a tablespoon, not too sweet, just a little bit of sweetness.
I started whipping it on low speed. Gotta be gentle at first, you know? Just kinda ease it into it. After a minute or so, I cranked it up to medium. I kept whipping, kept whipping, kept whipping. I thought it would never end!
And then, BAM! It started to thicken up. I saw those soft peaks forming. I kept going, but I watched it like a hawk. You don’t want to overwhip it, or it’ll turn into butter. Nobody wants butter when you wanted whipped cream!
Finally, I got the stiff peaks I was looking for. Not too dry, not too soft, just right. I tasted it, of course. Not bad! Actually, pretty decent. It definitely tasted like whipped cream.
I plopped it on top of some berries, you know, a simple dessert. It was great! The whipped cream was light and fluffy, not too sweet, and it held its shape pretty well. I was surprised, honestly. It wasn’t the best whipped cream I’ve ever had, but for the price, it was totally worth it.
So, yeah, that’s my Great Value whipping cream experience. I’d say, go for it! Especially if you’re on a budget. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done.
- Pros: Cheap, tastes good, whips up nicely.
- Cons: Maybe not as rich or flavorful as the expensive stuff.
Final Verdict
Would I buy it again? Yeah, probably. It’s a solid option when I don’t feel like splurging. Plus, now I have some tasty whipped cream to enjoy!
