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Whipped cream is so versatile, and there are a lot of things to use whipped cream for. Once you know how to use a whipped cream dispenser nozzle, you can add rapidly whipped cream to desserts and drinks whenever you want.

They work by releasing N2O into the cream in a sealed container, which then dissolves into the cream. When the cream is dispersed, all of this gas expands to create light and fluffy whipped cream with very little effort.

There are loads of uses for whipped cream dispensers, but what do you use cream chargers for when you’re trying to do something else? Here are a few ideas to make your cooking more interesting.

Making Espuma

Espuma, or foam, is a style of molecular gastronomy that tastes amazing and looks impressive, but is easy to make with a whipped cream dispenser.

First, you need your main ingredient or flavor. This can be sweet or savory. Depending on the recipe you follow, you may need to cook them before turning them into a purée. Once you have the flavored purée, mix it with cream and gelatine.

Insert the cream charger into your dispenser, pour in the purée along with cream and gelatine. Seal and shake. Refrigerate to cool the mixture, then you can make your foam whenever you’re ready.

Levelling Up Cocktails

When it comes to drinks, you might think about the whipped cream dispenser Starbucks or other coffee companies might use. Adding some whipped cream onto your coffee is a great way to quickly level it up, but you can also make delicious cocktails.

Infusing alcohol is a great way to add different flavors to it, but it generally takes weeks. However, by using your cream charger, you can massively speed up this process. It’s also really easy, so you can impress in moments.

Add your spirit, as well as the infusion ingredients to the dispenser. Then add the cream charger, charge, and shake. Replace the cartridge with a new one and charge and shake again. Then leave it for at least 90 seconds.

Turn the whipper upside down and quickly vent the pressure. Then open the dispenser and, once everything has stopped bubbling, pour the liquid through a strainer and enjoy your infused alcohol.

Quick-Marinated Fruit

You can use this rapid infusion method to quickly marinade fruit as well. Just like before, add the fruit along with your marinading liquid to the dispenser. Use the rapid infusion method and, once the bubbles have settled down, you can separate the liquids from the solids.

You can kill two birds with one stone by marinating fruit with sugar and alcohol, giving you some tasty fruit that’s perfect for topping a dessert, and a sweet liqueur that’s ideal for sipping.

Molecular Gastronomy From Home

Molecular gastronomy seems like one of those things that you only find in expensive restaurants, but it doesn’t have to be. By exploring different uses for a whipped cream dispenser, you can push your food into new directions, with very little effort on your part.