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Whipping cream by hand

Whipping cream increases its volume by incorporating air. It's more laborious to whip cream by hand, but it helps you to whisk it to exactly the right thickness. Both double cream and whipping cream are suitable for whipping.

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Baked lime cheesecake Baked lime cheesecake

By Lesley Waters

Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

  • Mixing bowl
  • Balloon whisk

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