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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Without the Pie

Leave the Crust in the Dust with this Pumpkin Pie Mousse Recipe

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without pumpkin pie. But that doesn’t mean you have to be boring — not at all. With the iSi Creative Whip, you can put a new spin on a classic to keep things interesting and fun during this year’s feast.

So how about considering a creamy pumpkin pie mousse with pecan-gingersnap crumble?

Once you mix together a base of five easy ingredients, you’re practically done! And for some added texture, a pecan-gingersnap crumble adds just the right amount of crunch so you’re not missing the crust.

There’s no worrying about if your pie crust is cooked through or if it’ll be done on time. You can even take this “pie” on the road without worry.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Mousse
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups chilled heavy cream

In a bowl, combine and mix together pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Add heavy cream and mix until smooth. Pour into a 1 pint Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Ingredients for Pecan-Gingersnap Crumble:
1 cup gingersnap cookies, broken into chunks
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 350F. In a food processor, blend together gingersnap cookies and pecans until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in sugar. Add melted butter and mix until combined. Spread mixture out evenly onto a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before breaking into a rough crumble.

To serve:
Dispense pumpkin pie mousse into individual bowls or cups and garnish with pecan-gingersnap crumble. Alternatively, layer pecan-gingersnap crumble between layers of pumpkin mousse for a layered effect. Serve immediately.

Recipe and post by Bao Ong.

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Chocolate Stout Cake with Baileys Whipped Cream

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th with the help of your iSi Creative Whip and make desserts and treats that are an ode to Irish beer and spirits. Mix a wee bit of Baileys Irish Cream into your basic whipped cream for a simple way to add a dash of cheer.

Baileys is a liqueur, 17% alcohol by volume, made from Irish whiskey, milk from Irish farms, cocoa nibs, vanilla, and sugar. Using the Creative Whip, top hot coffee with Baileys Whipped Cream for a festive version of an Irish coffee or cap a Guinness float (stout beer and vanilla ice cream) for a quick St. Patrick’s Day dessert that is far too much fun. But for a truly rich treat, try a chocolate stout cupcake frosted with this decadent whipped cream.

There are many delicious variations of chocolate stout cake but all involve adding a dark beer, such as Guinness, to the cake batter. The result is a dense rich cake just begging to be topped with a frothy light cream. With a touch of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and Baileys, you have a frosting for a very grown up cupcake with a whole lot of Irish spirit.

Sláinte!

Recipe for Chocolate Stout Cake

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Traditional Sweetened Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream Sundae

Nothing Beats Homemade Whipped Cream

You’re just seconds away from clouds of pure deliciousness.
Nothing beats the flavor and freshness of
real whipped cream.

Ingredients for 1 pint Creative Whip:
1 pint (2 cups) chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar*
1 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Procedure:
Add sugar and vanilla extract to heavy cream and swirl or stir to dissolve completely. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake 3 to 5 times, depending on desired consistency. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 10 days until needed.

Note: Granulated sugar can be substituted. However, with all granular sweeteners, make sure to stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved into the cream before pouring in the whipper. Other natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, flavored syrups or liqueurs can used as well. Sweeten to taste.

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White Chocolate Mocha Mousse

White Mocha Mousse

White Chocolate Mocha Mousse Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip:
150 gr white chocolate, finely chopped
250 ml heavy cream
100 ml milk
3 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee beans
Creme de Cacao to taste

Preparation:
Mix coffee with half the cream and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm remaining cream and milk until hot but not boiling. Add chopped white chocolate and stir to melt. If needed, heat mixture for a few additional seconds in the microwave until all the chocolate is melted. Add coffee-infused cream, Creme de Cacao to taste, and stain through a fine mesh sieve. Pour into a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip and chill for at least 2 hours. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously before serving.

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Tempura Batter 101

In Japan, tempura masters train as apprentices for years before they’re allowed to make the batter, much less dip and fry the freshest ingredients until they’re golden and crisp.

The trick to great tempura is keeping the batter chilled and carbonated, both which create a final dish that’s delicate, crisp, and not doughy.

With your iSi Creative Whip, you’ll make tempura like a master in no time.

Tip: Use fine sea salt which dissolves more quickly. Rice flour (found in Asian supermarkets) produces an even crunchier bite but all-purpose flour works just fine too. Replace part or all the water with vodka which evaporates even faster in the hot oil, producing an even crunchier crust.

Tempura Batter Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint Creative Whip:
1 cup cold water or chilled vodka
1 cup all-purose or rice flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
Pour water into a large bowl. In another bowl whisk together flour and salt. Sprinkle flour mixture over water then barely whisk the batter. There will be lumps.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve.

Pour the smooth batter into your iSi Creative Whip.

Screw on one iSi soda charger- not the silver cream charger – but a gold soda charger. Shake vigorously about 5 times.

Test your batter. It should look like fizzy, soft whipped cream. Dip lightly floured pieces of seafood, veggies – like the green beans in the photo above – or seasonal wild mushrooms immediately or you can let the batter chill in your fridge until you’re ready to fry.

To serve, preheat oil to 375°F and fry battered pieces until light golden. Sprinkle with salt while still hot and serve immediately with or without a dipping sauce.

Your finished tempura dishes will be light and crisp enough to challenge even a tempura master chef!

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Maple Whipped Cream

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Try this easy maple whipped cream on pumpkin pie, morning pancakes and waffles, or as deliciously melting treat on hot oatmeal.

Maple Whipped Cream Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint Creative Whip:
1 pint (2 cups) chilled heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup*

Preparation:
Pour cream and maple syrup in a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charge and shake 3 to 5 times until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately or store up to 10 days in the refrigerator.

*Note: Any flavored syrup, sweetened to taste, can be substituted.

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Strawberry Yogurt Mousse

Make this flavorful fruit mousse with whatever flavor fruit syrup or puree you have on hand. To make your own puree at home, simply blend fresh or thawed frozen fruit until smooth and strain out any seeds or pulp before using.

Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Recipe

Ingredients for 1 pint iSi Creative Whip:
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
5 tablespoons Monin strawberry syrup*

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously. Serve immediately or chill until needed.

* Note: Seedless and pulp-free fruit puree can substitute for syrup.

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Nutella-Banana Cream

A perfect pairing of chocolate, hazelnut, and bananas come together in this irresistible, creamy dessert. Serve as is or with warm crepes and caramelized bananas for an amazing brunch or dessert treat.

Nutella Banana Cream Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint Creative Whip:
1/2 cup Nutella
1 ripe banana, chopped
1 cup chilled heavy cream

Preparation:
Warm Nutella for a few seconds in the microwave to make it more fluid. Place nutella and banana in a food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in cream and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Pour into a 1 pint Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

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Mayo 101

Guide to Perfect Homemade Mayonnaise

Making your own mayonnaise is one of the most magical things you can do in your kitchen. You transform common ingredients into a legendary, luscious sauce – and it is in fact a cold sauce. Homemade mayo transcends store-bought. It’s great on sandwiches as well as with chilled seafood at an elegant dinner party. Read More »

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Cool Blue Cheese Dip

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There aint no better friend to spicy Buffalo wings then cool blue cheese dip — made even cooler in an iSi whipper. Try it with Magtag, one of American’s finest blue cheeses, for a taste far superior than store bought.

Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Ingredients for 1 pint iSi Creative Whip:
1/2 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream

Preparation:
In a food processor or blender, combine cheese, milk, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Pour into a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving with Buffalo wings and celery sticks.

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