topic Re: Substitute for Cool Whip in Recipes

Substitute for Cool Whip

LoLa — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:06:20 GMT

I'm not a huge fan of Cool Whip (for numerous reasons). So after some searching and experimenting, I’ve finally found a better alternative. With this recipe, it doesn’t get watery, and holds its stiff shape, I would say, even better then Cool Whip. And tastes much much better, and it’s nice to know you’re not eating chemicals. It’s great for decorating cakes, cupcakes, pies, anything that uses Cool Whip really.

Substitute for Cool Whip

1.5 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

2 tablespoons of ice-cold water

1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream

1/4-1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Place mixing bowl and whisk in freezer for at least 15 minutes. Add water and gelatin in a small bowl, mix, and let sit for a minute. Add mixture to double boiler and stir constantly over low heat until gelatin dissolves and liquifies. Or place in microwave for 30 seconds or until it liquifies. Take off heat and let cool for a minute.(Don't allow it to set)

Add heavy cream to the slightly frozen mixing bowl and whisk on high speed for a minute. Add vanilla and sugar, whisk for another minute. Add gelatin mixture slowly while whisking. Whisk for another minute, until cream holds its shape.

Makes: 3 cups

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

DiAnne — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:21:00 GMT

I will not eat or use Cool Whip either. I usually just discount any recipe that mentions it. This is definitely worth a try. I had heard before that some bakeries use gelatin in fillings.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

lovesrecess — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:28:03 GMT

does anyone remember Dream Whip? I saw this at the store the other day and didn't even know it was still around.....wonder if it is better than Cool Whip; I don't buy it either.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

dfyre — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:54:00 GMT

I still use Dream Whip as it gives great texture to boxed cake mixes - just add an envelope of DW and four instead of three eggs. I also make a root beer cake - the topping is DW made with root beer instead of milk.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Beebee2 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:07:31 GMT

LOLA this is what I'd call a flavored stabilized whipped cream. It's a nice recipe. Thank you.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

colliegirls — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:57:43 GMT

Great idea! We don't eat Cool Whip anymore either!

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:04:37 GMT

Would someone please tell me what is wrong with cool whip.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Nightowlz — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:08:21 GMT

Sounds good. I received this email in a newsletter a few months back with a recipe but have not tried it yet.

Whipped Cream With Canned Evaporated Milk

Ingredients

12 ounce can evaporated milk
1/2-3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Place can of milk in freezer for thirty minutes (use a timer so you don't forget!). While that is getting cold, place mixing bowl and beaters (or whisk attachment) in refrigerator or freezer as well.
Pour chilled evaporated milk into mixing bowl and beat at high speed for 1 minute, or until foamy. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat again for about two minutes, or until thick and creamy.
Serve immediately

Note: This is great on top of desserts, fruit salads, pies, custards, etc. However, this has to be served as soon as it is made as it won't hold up for more than thirty minutes or so.

http://www.southernplate.com/2013/10/how-to-make-whipped-cream-with-canned-evaporated-milk.html

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

jojo12 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:10:26 GMT

On 1/28/2014 momtodogs said:
Would someone please tell me what is wrong with cool whip.

I'd like to know too! I think it's delicious! Of course I'm not comparing it to "real" whip cream, but I still like it.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Reepicheepers — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:11:30 GMT

On 1/28/2014 momtodogs said:
Would someone please tell me what is wrong with cool whip.

Cool Whip Original is made of water, hydrogenated vegetable oil (including coconut and palm oils), high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, skim milk, light cream, and less than 2% sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), natural and artificial flavor, xanthan and guar gums, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, and beta carotene (as a coloring).

In other words, you are eating a fake substance that is a chemistry experiment.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Nightowlz — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:20:32 GMT

Has anyone tried TruWhip? http://www.truwhip.com/index.php

100% natural
70% organic
no GMOs
no high fructose corn syrup
no hydrogenated oils
trans fat free
gluten free
no polysorbate 60

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Shelbelle — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:25:39 GMT

On 1/28/2014 Nightowlz said:
Has anyone tried TruWhip? http://www.truwhip.com/index.php

100% natural

70% organic

no GMOs

no high fructose corn syrup

no hydrogenated oils

trans fat free

gluten free

no polysorbate 60

Just saw this for the first time last night at my local Super Walmart. My DH will not eat Cool Whip anymore either.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Deadeye Daisy — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:39:54 GMT

You can also use agar agar to stabilize whipped cream. Has been used for eons by bakers. It's what's used when you see piped decorations made from whipping cream. Also, lacto-ovo vegeterians like it because unlike unflavored gelatin, it's plant based.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

wheatfield — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:28:37 GMT

Momtodogs and jojo12,

Doctors tell us not to eat foods that have partially hydrogenated fats in them. Cool Whip is 100% hydrogenated.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Desertdi — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:54:23 GMT

I even like the 79 cent ""store brand"" better.........and my grandpa was a Wisconsin dairyman. I can't even imagine what he would think of my ""taste"".................

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

RocketMom — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:47:55 GMT

Thanks for the alternative!

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

Dam Yankee — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:17:00 GMT

On 1/28/2014 Nightowlz said:
Has anyone tried TruWhip? http://www.truwhip.com/index.php

100% natural

70% organic

no GMOs

no high fructose corn syrup

no hydrogenated oils

trans fat free

gluten free

no polysorbate 60

I have tried this and it's pretty good. I made a pumpkin cream pie with it. It needed to set up a little longer than it would have with Cool Whip, but the taste was very good. I'd buy it again. Check their web site for coupons, if you do decide to try it.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

betteb — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:32:14 GMT

I know this stabilized whipped cream is for mixing into recipes, but if you just want topping, Reddi Whip, in the aerosol can, in the dairy case is real whipped cream, no hydrogenated oils.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

ID2 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:57:05 GMT

As rarely as I even make desserts I certainly will use Cool Whip if the recipe calls for it! I see nothing wrong in consuming it a few times a year. I've never heard the the backlash about Cool Whip until I found this forum! Sometimes the replies read here are over the top and comical. I make some great Cool Whip recipes and would never disregard a recipe that includes it.

Re: Substitute for Cool Whip

TX-starlight — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:14:26 GMT

On 2/4/2014 ID2 said:
As rarely as I even make desserts I certainly will use Cool Whip if the recipe calls for it! I see nothing wrong in consuming it a few times a year. I've never heard the the backlash about Cool Whip until I found this forum! Sometimes the replies read here are over the top and comical. I make some great Cool Whip recipes and would never disregard a recipe that includes it.

I agree! In fact I tend to look for recipes using Cool Whip, my mom likes soft desserts such as cool whip salad/dessert type dishes. This is crazy & I never heard of it!!