Whipped Vanilla Cloud Cream: Light, Airy, and Perfect for All Desserts

This Whipped Vanilla Cloud Cream is the ultimate light and airy dessert topping. Smooth, fluffy, and infused with real vanilla, it’s a perfect complement to cakes, pies, pastries, or even enjoyed on its own. Made with egg yolks, butter, and cold heavy cream, this delicately sweet cream adds a touch of elegance and richness to any dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This vanilla cloud cream offers a light, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. It’s the perfect balance between rich and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness and vanilla flavor. Whether you use it as a topping, filling, or stand-alone dessert, this cream is versatile and easy to make, adding a sophisticated touch to any dish.

Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for topping pies, filling cakes, or spooning over fresh fruit, this vanilla cloud cream works perfectly for special events, holiday meals, or everyday indulgence. Its light texture and fresh vanilla flavor make it great for spring or summer desserts, or as a fancy addition to any gathering.

Decoration Tips:
Dust the cream with powdered sugar for a simple, elegant look. Add a sprinkle of extra vanilla bean seeds or garnish with fresh berries for color. You can also drizzle it with caramel or chocolate sauce to elevate the presentation.

Ingredients (for 1 large bowl of cream):

• 200g whole milk
• ½ vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 30g egg yolks (about 2 yolks)
• 10g sugar (for the milk)
• 20g sugar (for the egg yolks)
• 15g cornstarch
• 15g unsalted butter
• 100ml cold heavy cream (do not use light cream)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Milk and Vanilla:
   Heat the milk with the vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract) and 10g of sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat to let the vanilla infuse.
2. Mix the Egg Yolks and Sugar:
   Whisk the egg yolks with 20g of sugar until pale and smooth. Add cornstarch and mix well.
3. Combine the Mixtures:
   Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture, then return it to the pan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. Add Butter and Cool:
   Stir in butter and transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool.
5. Whip the Cream:
   Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it gently into the cooled vanilla mixture.
6. Serve:
   Enjoy your Vanilla Cloud Cream as a topping, filling, or on its own!

Enjoy your smooth, light, and airy whipped vanilla cloud cream!