What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Nov 21st 2006, 2:35 pm
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What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
We're spending Thanksgiving with some Aussie friends and none of us fancy having pumpkin pie etc. for dessert. They've suggested that I bring a trifle.
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
Nov 21st 2006, 2:37 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Englishmum
We're spending Thanksgiving with some Aussie friends and none of us fancy having pumpkin pie etc. for dessert. They've suggested that I bring a trifle.
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
Yes...I've been told it's the same...although I've never used it.
Nov 21st 2006, 2:38 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Don't have any Bird's custard powder?... I'd use that.
Nov 21st 2006, 2:42 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Maz
Don't have any Bird's custard powder?... I'd use that.
Its heavy whipping cream - as close as damn it - of course you need custard AS WELL as cream!! yum yum
Nov 21st 2006, 2:48 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Sounds yummy and good choice!
Heavy cream is probably the closest:
In the US, cream is usually sold as:
Half-and-half (10.5-18% fat)
Light, coffee, or table cream (18-30% fat)
Medium cream (25% fat)
Whipping or light whipping cream (30-36% fat)
Hot cream
Heavy or heavy whipping cream (36+%)
Extra-heavy or manufacturer's cream (38-40+%), generally not available at retail
In the UK, cream is usually sold as:
Half cream (12%)
Single cream or Light cream (18%)
Whipping cream (35%)
Double cream (48%)
Heavy cream is probably the closest:
In the US, cream is usually sold as:
Half-and-half (10.5-18% fat)
Light, coffee, or table cream (18-30% fat)
Medium cream (25% fat)
Whipping or light whipping cream (30-36% fat)
Hot cream
Heavy or heavy whipping cream (36+%)
Extra-heavy or manufacturer's cream (38-40+%), generally not available at retail
In the UK, cream is usually sold as:
Half cream (12%)
Single cream or Light cream (18%)
Whipping cream (35%)
Double cream (48%)
Nov 21st 2006, 2:48 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Big D
Its heavy whipping cream - as close as damn it - of course you need custard AS WELL as cream!! yum yum
Nov 21st 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Englishmum
We're spending Thanksgiving with some Aussie friends and none of us fancy having pumpkin pie etc. for dessert. They've suggested that I bring a trifle.
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
I haven't made one for absolutely ages and I can't remember which cream I should buy for whipping. My UK recipes books of course list Double Cream.....is that the same as Heavy Cream?
I was trying to find a UK/US recipe conversion online and I typed in the word 'trifle'. The American versions are scary....the various results say to use Cool Whip, 8oz cream cheese or a package of instant vanilla pudding mix....(presumably to use instead of whipped cream) :scared:
Y0u want whipping cream. (Save some for after
)For recipe, go to Delia online. Can't fail with St. Delia...
Nov 21st 2006, 2:58 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
I've used heavy cream as a sub for whipping cream in recipes I brought over with me. Seems to be the same although, to my eyes, it was a slightly different colour and took longer the whip up.
Nov 21st 2006, 3:01 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Thanks everyone!
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
Nov 21st 2006, 3:03 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Englishmum
Thanks everyone!
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
Good luck!
As an aside: I'll never forget the occasion when I served strawberries with whipped cream for dessert. "Oh my gosh, REAL Miracle Whip!!!" exclaimed one of the guests...
Nov 21st 2006, 3:05 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Englishmum
Thanks everyone!
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
I'll try the whipping cream then...haven't really noticed it in the supermarkets so I hope they've got some.....it's hellish shopping now with all the crowds.. :scared:
There is also that squirt cream in a can, sold in the cold dairy section. Can't remember the name of it, but it's delicious. I could eat it out of the can! You can get the real dairy kind, just squirts out thick from the can. Great for putting on the top of the trifle at the last minute. Take the can with you.
Nov 21st 2006, 3:35 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Mallory
There is also that squirt cream in a can, sold in the cold dairy section. Can't remember the name of it, but it's delicious. I could eat it out of the can! You can get the real dairy kind, just squirts out thick from the can. Great for putting on the top of the trifle at the last minute. Take the can with you.
Yuck! Can't stand that stuff. If I'm in Starbucks or similar I usually have to stop them using that canned cream on my hot drink.
Nov 21st 2006, 3:44 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Mallory
There is also that squirt cream in a can, sold in the cold dairy section. Can't remember the name of it, but it's delicious. I could eat it out of the can! You can get the real dairy kind, just squirts out thick from the can. Great for putting on the top of the trifle at the last minute. Take the can with you.
Nov 21st 2006, 3:51 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
We use that but it's no use for desserts that aren't going to be eaten immediately 'cos is just 'melts' away.
Nov 21st 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: What Kind of Cream for a Trifle?
I always use heavy cream when I make a trifle. I also use birds custard powder which I buy at Weggies.