For us here in the UK, what is a 'whipped topping' as seen on American baking sites?

Question

It sounds as if you can just open the packet and use it, and it looks quite cool. The closest thing that I might think it is like is butter cream, but do we have an English equivalent? Does it taste as good as it looks?

Mother Amethyst - butter cream is softened butter with icing (I think you might call it powedered?) sugar. It sounds disgusting, but is actually quite yummy. See http://www.be-ro.com/recipe/showrec144.html

Heather S - I would be using to cover/decorate a cake. Seeing as this stuff is not available in the UK, I think I'll just use buttercream. Unless you have any other ideas?

Heather S - I would be using to cover/decorate a cake. Seeing as this stuff is not available in the UK, I think I'll just use buttercream. Unless you have any other ideas?

Answer 1

It tastes like plastic, but it does look pretty.

Answer 2

What you are seeing is a product called ''coolwhip'' or ''reddiwhip'' the first is in a plastic tub that you scoup out with a spoon and the ''reddiwhip'' is a aresol can that has the whipping cream product within. If you would like to create this delicious topping, simply find some heavy cream and add 1 cup of sugar and beat with an electric mixer on high for 3-4 minutes(1 pint heavy cream and 1 cup of granulated sugar)cool in the fridge for 1 hour and now its ready to be put on just about anything like pie,jello,pudding,etc,etc,etc.

Answer 3

The most popular brand is called Cool Whip made by Kraft. It actually comes in a plastic tub and is found in the refrigerator aisle. I personally don't care for it, but a lot of people like it. You could just use sweetened whipped cream. Whipped topping is actually what many use as a substitute for whipped cream (fewer calories, cheaper, ready made... not sure why). Maybe if I knew what you were using it for, I could come up with a better substitute.

Answer 4

It's simulated Whipped Cream. It holds it's shape, is purchased made, and the most popular is called Cool Whip.

Butter cream is what cake frosting is.

In the UK, one brand available is called Soyatoo

Cool whip and all simulated whipped cream products taste terrible and artificial. Go with the real whipped cream instead if you can... especially since you lot over there have double cream. Clotted cream, which is common over there, is next to impossible to find here in the states, and is very expensive and imported from England if we do find it.

I lived in the UK for a bit after high school. So I do know the differences between the creams and the simulated creams. I miss double cream, and clotted cream... we have single cream here, it's known as half and half. And our "Heavy" cream is still not as rich as your double cream.

Answer 5

its whipped cream.. Like cool whip. the stuff that comes in a can and you put it on icecream or desserts.. Its hard to explain i guess. You must have that in the UK. Here is a recipe to make it if you want.

Whipped Cream Topping
Use this simple sweetened whipped cream topping on cream pies, gingerbread, cobbler, and other desserts.

* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla

Whip cream until almost stiff. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until cream holds peaks. Spread over top of cooled pie or use as a dessert or shortcake topping.

Answer 6

I think what you are referring to is a non-dairy semi food sold under several brands including "Cool Whip". It is a VERY long way from butter cream and tastes mostly like corn syrup which is mostly what it is. It is intended as a cheaper replacement for whipped cream.

I do not know if Cool Whip or other brands of this are sold in the UK but whipped dairy cream is by far a better choice.

Answer 7

I don't know if there is an English equivalent, but if you want to make the best whipped topping possible in your own kitchen, here's how:
INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

PREPARATION:
Whip cream until almost stiff. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until cream holds peaks. Spread over top of cooled pie or dollop on bread pudding, gingerbread, cobblers, or other desserts.

Answer 8

In the US, an imitation whipped cream made mainly from corn syrup is sold in different forms. It comes pre-made in a plastic bowl (Cool-Whip), in a spray can (Reddi-Wip). and in a packet that you mix with a liquid and whip yourself (Dream Whip or Instant Whip). I don't know if you have an English equivalent, what exactly is butter cream?

These synthetic whipped toppings are not good for you at all, and with the exception of Cool-Whip, not very tasty. They are commonly used in most restaurants and schools.

Answer 9

I'm not sure how you UK folk do things, but, when I lived in Germany, I couldn't find a satisfactory store made equivalent. So,my best option was to make my own using heavy whipping cream and vanilla sugar. It always turned out very tasty and can be used as whipped topping in/on recipes.

Good Luck :-)

Answer 10

its called cool whip, its usually frozen and in a plastic container, you can use it right out of its container, no preparation required.
or you can make your own using heavy whipping cream and sugar (tastes a whole lot better).
but i am not sure if you have cool whip or what your equivalent would be.

Answer 11

It's like whipped cream, but is non-dairy. Just whipped up fat and stuff. Cool-Whip is one brand. It comes frozen. YOu thaw in the fridge, then just scoop a spoonful on top of whatever dessert you want topped.