Misjudged your guests’ enthusiasm for whipped cream-topped pie following a big meal?
Do you throw it away? Do you save it, knowing that it will likely lose its billowy magic over the next few days?
Another option: Freeze your leftover whipped cream for later!
Whipped cream freezes and thaws surprisingly well. Just drop mounds of it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze overnight.
The next day, peel off the frozen whipped cream clouds and transfer them to a freezer bag or container for longer storage.
When a situation arises for a few spoonfuls of whipped cream, just pull out what you need.
In my opinion, the very best use of these frozen whipped cream puffs is to top a hot mug of cocoa or coffee.
‘Not only do they melt slowly into the hot beverage, providing time-release doses of cream, but they take the edge off a steaming hot cup (without cooling it too much!).
Pop them onto the top of a steaming mug of fresh cocoa or coffee. Or place on top of a dessert, allowing about 15 minutes to soften. Delicious!
