Experiments in Whipped Cream

I've discovered that my stand mixer quickly and easily makes whipped cream. I'm trying to use this to my advantage to eat less store bought ice cream and more easily home mode desserts.

Waffles, berries and whipped cream are great. Cherries and strawberries are in season right now, so eat up!

It looks like whipped cream is not a tempermental ingredient. It can take many additions yet still whip up. This is very different from merengues which refuse to foam if they are too warm or touch fat or over beaten or...

Last night I made an easy chocolate mouse.

Melt 6 oz of bitter sweet chocolate with one quarter cup of milk, and honey to taste. I'm really not sure how much honey. Maybe 3 tbsp.

To melt, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, repeat 3 or 4 times.

Once melted add 1 cup heavy cream. stir. Microwave again. Stir again. Repeat until combined. Don't let the mixture get too hot though.

Once mixed chill in a freezer for 30 minutes.

Once chilled froth on hi in a stand mixer.

Spoon into dishes. Chill in a refrigerator. Mouse recipes tell you to chill for four hours or more. To be honest, I ate some right away and it was delicious.

Serve with berries or cream.