Author Notes
Who said whipped cream had to be for dessert? For years I've been making a savory whipped cream seasoned with herbs, lemon zest and capers and serving it with smoked salmon and crackers. I got the idea from a restaurant I worked at in France 15 years ago.
So here is my top-secret (well, not really), impossible-to-screw-up (yes, really) recipe. Once you get acquainted with savory whipped cream, open your fridge and branch out -- right now, I'm really into a plain horseradish version that's terrific with roast beef (a recipe attributed to Mary Lincoln, the wife of Abraham Lincoln). You could also do:
hot smoked paprika (to go with brandade); or
creme fraiche, ginger and lime (to dollop on top of corn soup). —Amanda Hesser
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Ingredients
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1 cup
heavy cream
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1 1/2 tablespoons
chopped flat leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon
chopped tarragon
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1/2 tablespoon
thinly sliced chives
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2 tablespoons
capers, drained
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Grated zest of 1 lemon
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1/2 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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Coarse or kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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In an electric mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the heavy cream until it holds a stiff peak. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Before starting Food52 with Merrill, I was a food writer and editor at the New York Times. I've written several books, including "Cooking for Mr. Latte" and "The Essential New York Times Cookbook." I played myself in "Julie & Julia" -- hope you didn't blink, or you may have missed the scene! I live in Brooklyn with my husband, Tad, and twins, Walker and Addison.
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