How To Choose The Best Cream Whipper

Since the moment cream whippers and soda chargers were introduced in the market, a lot of professional chefs and bartenders found this to be a very useful tool in the kitchen. It does save one more time, effort and money after all.

There are several brands in the market today. You may encounter difficulties in deciding on a good product. Here are some tips in choosing the best cream whipper or soda charger.

Choose Quality over Low-Price

Don't go for the cheapest brand. You may be disappointed with the quality of the hardware of some $10 products. Some complained about the screw caps or nozzle triggers malfunctioning as soon as they use it. Even if it is cheap, you will still be wasting money to get yourself a new one. But don't disregard the inexpensive ones immediately. Some companies have made sure that their products are of good quality despite their low prices. Make sure also that the product you are getting is government-approved.

Professional Brands Do Last Longer

Even if you are just using the cream whipper at home, you still want to have the best results. Professional chefs and bartenders would choose the best brand and so should you. Remember that they use this gadget more often in a day than you would in a month. Although these brands would probably cost more, you can be sure to get real carbonated drinks and richly whipped cream every single time.

Versatility is Important

There are some brands which features flavored Nitrous Oxide. This will only work if you plan to make banana or strawberry-flavored desserts all the time. These kinds of cream whippers will limit your creativity in the kitchen. If you get the simpler version, the possibilities will be endless. Besides, you can always add essences of certain flavors that you want like vanilla or caramel anytime you want to.

Check the Gas Chambers

Most products already offer two Nitrous Oxide Chambers when you buy a set. Some may last a few days depending on how often you use them. Ask the salesman about this or better yet, read the reviews. You can always get extra gas cartridges when you need extra. A box of twenty-four may cost $15 or more. Take note that for cream whippers, you need Nitrous Oxide. On the other hand, Carbon dioxide chargers are used for carbonated drinks.

Size Matters

Cream whippers and soda chargers come in different shapes and sizes. Make sure that you get what you think you may need at home. If you have a small family, maybe half a liter would be enough. If you plan to serve drinks in a party, you will need a bigger canister. Maybe you will have to buy two, even.

If you are planning to get one of these amazing must-haves in the kitchen, you need to learn these important things. You can ask a friend for tips or the chef or bartender of a local restaurant for other tips. Reading reviews on the net will also help you decide.

Ice Cream Cake

This dessert is so easy to make, but you will still be getting raves long after everyone has finished eating it. My neighbor first introduced this to me and I was sure that it was time consuming to make. I also assumed it would probably call for lots of different ingredients. Wow! Did she ever have me fooled! It is so easy to do, and is made using only 5 ingredients. You will also get lots of servings out of each cake. Everyone I have ever served this to, says it certainly gives Dairy Queen a run for their money!. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with a Dairy Queen cake, cause we all know they are delicious! All in all though, they are probably a little more costly than this cake. Another good thing with this cake, is that it can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer covered. No need to be rushing around the day of the event when you have a hundred other things to do, and then having to worry about fixing a mouth watering dessert. The easy part of this cake is the main ingredient is one box of ice cream sandwiches. These usually are chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla ice cream, but I have run across ones made with strawberry ice cream. It is truly a matter of preference, as either one is quite delicious.

Ingredients Needed:

1 Box of 10 Ice Cream Sandwiches (Rectangular)
1 Jar 11.75 oz. Hot Fudge Topping
1 Jar 11.75 oz. Carmel Topping
2 Small containers 8 ounce of Cool Whip
1 Small Bag of chopped Walnut pieces or Pecans.

Unwrap the sandwich cookies and place 5 of them side by side on an aluminum foil covered cookie tray.

Next warm the hot fudge in the microwave until it is easy to spread. Spoon a layer of hot fudge over the top of the cookies. Place in freezer for 5-10 minutes until the hot fudge sets. Next spread a layer of cool whip over the cookies, and also up over the sides, like you were icing a cake Again replace in the freezer for 5 - 10 minutes. Now you will place the other 5 ice cream sandwiches on top of the previous layers. This time heat the Carmel topping in the microwave until it is easy to spread. Spoon this over the sandwiches. Return to freezer for 5-10 minutes until it sets. Next place more Cool Whip on top and spread sides as in icing a cake. Sprinkle the top with nuts and your masterpiece is finished. I have made this cake using the strawberry ice cream sandwiches, and exchanging the Carmel topping for strawberry topping. Don't be afraid to experiment-it is so easy and so delicious!

Ice Cream Cake

This dessert is so easy to make, but you will still be getting raves long after everyone has finished eating it. My neighbor first introduced this to me and I was sure that it was time consuming to make. I also assumed it would probably call for lots of different ingredients. Wow! Did she ever have me fooled! It is so easy to do, and is made using only 5 ingredients. You will also get lots of servings out of each cake. Everyone I have ever served this to, says it certainly gives Dairy Queen a run for their money!. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with a Dairy Queen cake, cause we all know they are delicious! All in all though, they are probably a little more costly than this cake. Another good thing with this cake, is that it can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer covered. No need to be rushing around the day of the event when you have a hundred other things to do, and then having to worry about fixing a mouth watering dessert. The easy part of this cake is the main ingredient is one box of ice cream sandwiches. These usually are chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla ice cream, but I have run across ones made with strawberry ice cream. It is truly a matter of preference, as either one is quite delicious.

Ingredients Needed:

1 Box of 10 Ice Cream Sandwiches (Rectangular)
1 Jar 11.75 oz. Hot Fudge Topping
1 Jar 11.75 oz. Carmel Topping
2 Small containers 8 ounce of Cool Whip
1 Small Bag of chopped Walnut pieces or Pecans.

Unwrap the sandwich cookies and place 5 of them side by side on an aluminum foil covered cookie tray.

Next warm the hot fudge in the microwave until it is easy to spread. Spoon a layer of hot fudge over the top of the cookies. Place in freezer for 5-10 minutes until the hot fudge sets. Next spread a layer of cool whip over the cookies, and also up over the sides, like you were icing a cake Again replace in the freezer for 5 - 10 minutes. Now you will place the other 5 ice cream sandwiches on top of the previous layers. This time heat the Carmel topping in the microwave until it is easy to spread. Spoon this over the sandwiches. Return to freezer for 5-10 minutes until it sets. Next place more Cool Whip on top and spread sides as in icing a cake. Sprinkle the top with nuts and your masterpiece is finished. I have made this cake using the strawberry ice cream sandwiches, and exchanging the Carmel topping for strawberry topping. Don't be afraid to experiment-it is so easy and so delicious!

How To Make Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

This is a delicious twist on the classic pumpkin pie recipe, and even easier to make. The only baking in this recipe is for the crust. This is a great dessert to serve at a Halloween party, as dessert (or one of the desserts) at Thanksgiving dinner, or for any other time that you have a taste for pumpkin.

Ingredients:

CRUST

1 ? cups ginger cookie crumbs
? stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
FILLING
1 quart vanilla bean ice cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
? teaspoon ground ginger
(optional) assorted dried fruit for decoration

1. Heat the oven to 350?F. In a 9 inch pie plate, combine the ginger cookie crumbs and melted butter. Once the butter is evenly distributed throughout the cookie crumbs, press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Use a ? cup measuring cup to press into the cookie crumb crust to even out the thickness of the bottom and sides of the crust.

2. Bake the ginger cookie crust for 5 minutes at 350?F. After the 5 minutes, remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

3. While the crust is cooling, take the ice cream out of the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Once the ice cream has become softened from sitting out, scoop it into a large mixing bowl. Stir the ice cream with a spoon until it becomes broken up, then add the pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices. Stir the the mixture until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.

4. Pour the pumpkin ice cream mixture into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. If you are making this pie for a Halloween party or gathering, decorate the pie with a variety of dried fruits to create a jack-o'-lantern face. Let the pie sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes prior to slicing, so it will be easier to slice.

6. Serve and enjoy this delicious pumpkin ice cream pie!

Makes 8 servings.