Flavored cream adds a hint of herbs or spices to your dessert - and it's easy to make yourself!
A lot of people love creamy desserts, and this is not surprising: desserts with cream are very tasty and tender, they just melt on the tongue. But you can make your favorite dessert even better by adding a touch of your favorite flavor to the cream before using it in the dessert.
You can flavor the cream yourself, and it's not difficult at all. You can use whatever you have on hand, your favorite herbs and spices. To do this, pour the cream into a small saucepan, place the natural flavor in it, close the cream tightly with a lid and refrigerate it for several hours. You can leave the cream overnight. The cream absorbs the flavor thanks to the fat it contains. The fatter the cream, the more intense the flavor will be.
Another way to flavor cream or milk is to heat it in a water bath or over low heat, after adding herbs or spices. You can store the flavored cream in a sealed container in the refrigerator, but gradually the smell will disappear.
What can you add to the cream?
Herbs. Peppermint is very commonly used, but this is not the only option. Lemongrass, thyme, and basil can be used depending on the dessert. An interesting option is a couple of bay leaves.
Spice. You can add vanilla (use a pod), cinnamon sticks, citrus zest, pieces of ginger root.
Tea and coffee. For aroma, add natural coffee or green tea to the cream and brew as usual.
The article provides basic combinations, but you can come up with your own by combining them, or experimenting with other spices or herbs. Each time you get a new base for the dessert.
