Nutcracker Spice Whipped Cream

By California Walnuts
Total Time
8 Mins
Serves
14
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Meal
Dessert
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

A light and airy walnut-based whipped cream flavored with honey and vanilla. Serve over your favorite dessert, or over berries with additional California walnuts.

Prep Time
8 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
8 Mins
Calories
130
Total Fat
12
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.424
Monounsaturated Fat
1.596
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
10
Carbohydrates
5
Dietary Fiber
less than 1
Total Sugars
3
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
20
Iron
1
Potassium
80

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups California walnuts, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Puree 2 cups walnuts and water in a blender for 2 minutes or until very light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon honey, vanilla and salt and blend for 30 seconds. Add the remaining teaspoon honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
  3. To achieve a thicker whipped cream, add the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and puree until light and fluffy.
  4. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to use. May be prepared 2 days ahead.

Cinnamon

  1. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Nutcracker Spice

  1. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon cloves.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  1. Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

Peppermint

  1. Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Rum

  1. Add 1 teaspoon rum extract.