Thickener for sour cream at home
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. A thick sour cream frosting for decorating cakes is essentially a fluffy mixture achieved by combining sour cream, usually with powdered sugar. The sour cream used as a base for the creamy substance should be fairly high in fat content—33%. Preferably, use homemade or farmhouse sour cream. If sour cream with a fat content of at least 33% is used, no additional ingredients are required to achieve a thick, creamy consistency. The desired thickness can be reached simply by whipping the sour cream with sugar. However, if high-fat sour cream is not available, this recipe can be used instead. Gelatin powder is a universal thickener. The resulting cream holds its shape well after chilling and can be used in light cakes as a standalone cream layer. The finished dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Add cold milk to the gelatin and let it swell according to the instructions.
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Step 3
Beat the sour cream with sugar and vanilla.
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Step 4
Dissolve the gelatin in the microwave or on the stove (without bringing to a boil!) and mix with 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream cream.
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Step 5
Add the gelatin mixture to the sour cream.
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Step 6
Beat for 2-3 minutes. At first, the mixture will be rather liquid. Place the container in the refrigerator, and as it sets, it will thicken.
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Step 7
After cooling, the sour cream can be whipped if desired. The consistency will resemble whipped cream. The mixture turns out light and airy. It can be used as a cake filling, as a filling for éclairs or pastries, or as a standalone dessert. If you plan to serve it as a dessert, pour the still-liquid mixture immediately into serving containers; after setting, it will resemble a light soufflé. The dessert only needs to be garnished with fresh berries, chocolate, or fruits.
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Step 8
Can be served.