Name: Orange Whipped Cream
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream , chilled; 2 tablespoons Cointreau; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Why This Recipe Works

We found that chilling the mixer bowl and whisk attachment before whipping the cream provided extra insurance that the cream stayed cold enough to incorporate the optimal amount of air. We also found the sweet spot for whipping to be about 3 minutes, but results will vary depending on the temperatures of your cream and tools. Just 2 tablespoons of Cointreau and ¼ teaspoon of orange zest gave our whipped cream the perfect amount of orange flavor without making it too boozy.

Before You Begin

You can substitute Grand Marnier for the Cointreau, if desired.

Instructions

Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip all ingredients on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.