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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.

 

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.

 

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. (more…)

 

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.

 

Mango-Coconut Mousse

Coconut Mango Mousse

A Mango Coconut Mousse for a Dessert that’s Tasty & Tropical

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this sunny mango-coconut mousse. Garnish with fresh mango slices or flaked coconut for a nice contrast of textures.

Ingredients for 1 pint iSi Creative Whip:
6 ounces mango puree
2 ounces coconut milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup chilled heavy cream

Preparation:
In a blender, combine mango puree, coconut milk, and sugar and blend until smooth. Stir in the cream. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve and 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.

 

Tiramisu

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An Italian classic for a reason. This pretty, layered dessert looks even more special when you make them in individual portions but it’s just as good when made in a large dish for your next office party.

Italian Style Tiramisu Recipe

Marscarpone Filling for 1 pint iSi Creative Whip:
4 large egg yolks*
1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream
4 tablespoons mascarpone
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons Amaretto liqueur (optional)

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. Chill for at least one hour before assembling dessert.

For Assembly:
Ladyfinger cookies
Strongly brewed coffee, chilled
Cocoa powder for dusting

Assembly:
In a glass container or individual serving cups, layer dessert beginning and ending with mascarpone filling between ladyfingers soaked in coffee. Top with more mascarpone filling and dust with cocoa powder. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

* Note: This recipe contains uncooked egg yolks.

 

Chocolate Mousse

Instant gratification is just a whipper away. Make this easy, mix and shake chocolate mousse any time the mood strikes or keep some on hand for those late night chocolate cravings. Serve on it’s own on with a garnish of fresh seasonal berries.

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint Creative Whip:
1 3/4 cups chilled heavy cream
8 tablespoons instant hot chocolate powder
1 to 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and stir together until powders are completely dissolved. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake vigorously. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

 

Peanut-Chili Dip

Peanuts get a kick of cayenne in this creamy dip. Serve with grilled meats and al dente vegetables. Garnished with crushed peanuts and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint, familiar flavors meet the exotic.

Use peanuts that are out of the shell, roasted, and salted.

Make your own beef stock whenever possible and keep it in your freezer until you need it. If necessary you can buy the good quality beef demi-glace from Williams-Sonoma. Because demi-glace is richer than stock, dilute in half with water. You can also substitute the stock completely with coconut milk for a vegetarian variation.

Peanut Chili Dip Recipe

Ingredients for a 1 pint Creative Whip:
1/2 cup shelled peanuts
1 cup beef stock or coconut milk
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Preparation:
In a blender or food processor puree the peanuts, stock, and cream cheese smooth. Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Strain the mixture with the help of a spatula. It will be thick. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Pour into your Creative Whip bottle. Screw on one iSi cream charger. Shake vigorously. Chill in your refrigerator at least 30 minutes then serve.

 

Creamy Curry Dip

A tasty dip for chicken or pork skewers. Also great as a vegetable dip, sandwich topping, or mixed into some shredded chicken for an easy curried salad.

Creamy Curry Dip Recipe

Ingredients for 1 pint Creative Whip:
9 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
5 ounces coconut milk
2 ounces vegetable stock
1 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:
In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except the cream. Blend until smooth and stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Strain through a fine mesh stainer and pour into a 1 pint iSi Creative Whip. Screw on one cream charger and shake vigorously. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

 

Roquefort Topping

Use Roquefort Cheese for a Mouthwatering Whipped Steak Sauce

Bring the steak house experience home by topping your next New York Strip or baked potato with a dollop of creamy whipped Roquefort. Melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Ingredients for 1 pint Creative Whip:
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, room temperature
3 ounces milk
2 ounces olive oil
6 ounces 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.