This morning I read that today is Whipped Cream Day. Therefore today, my favorite desserts with whipped cream.
10. Cake
Chocolate cake, marble cake, carrot cake (not a big fan), any cake is getting better by adding some whipped cream.
9. Profiteroles
Elegant classic French desert. While browsing for a picture I found this recipe. (Not tried the recipe myself yet).
8. Whipped Cream Truffles
If you are based in (or visiting The Netherlands) try the truffles from Olala or van der Linde.
7. Pavlova
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert. Originating in either Australia or New Zealand in the early 20th century, it was named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Taking the form of a cake-like circular block of baked meringue, pavlova has a crisp crust and soft, light inside. Made this a couple of times myself, lovin’ it. For my Dutch readers, check Miljuschka’s recipe.
6. Apple Pie
And to be more specific, warm apple pie so the cream melts. If you are visiting Austria check their local variant apfelstrudel.
5. Pancakes
Regular pancakes, banana pancakes, pancakes with ice cream. They all become extra good by adding some whipped cream. In France they have there local versions. Savoury variants are called galettes while the sweet variant is called crepe.
4. Hot Chocolate
Always nice especially during the colder winter months. For an extra touch to get warm, add some dark rum to it.
3. Ice Cream
Ice is always good. Ice with whipped cream is always better. Especially when the ice cream is getting softer and you can mix it with the whipped cream. My favorites are triple chocolate ice and salted caramel ice.
2. Fresh Strawberry’s
Do I need to give a further explanation? Nah, don’t think so!
1. Dame Blanche
The classic French dessert. Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Could be filed under number 3, but since this is by far my absolute favorite dessert it deserves it’s own place. If a restaurant has it on the menu, than I’ll try it. Some restaurant serve it with cold chocolate sauce, but I prefer it with hot chocolate sauce. The original recipe was created by French chef Auguste Escoffier, a big opera fan who named this dessert after the French opera La Dame Blanche.
