6 Tips To Make Cloudy And Silky Frosting With A Hand Blender

The secret to the creamiest and smoothest frosting is whipping the ingredients to perfection. How would you know that the whipping is perfect? Revered pastry chefs say that soft peaks and glossy finish indicate the frosting is ready to grace the dessert and make it look pretty and irresistible.

While you can use an electric blender for baking purposes, it needs more space in the kitchen compared to a hand blender. Usha’s 250W hand blender is a tool that you use to create silky smooth peaks in the frosting. It is a versatile appliance that you can use for multiple purposes, including preparing a fruity sauce, whisking eggs, and blending ingredients. Note the tips below to prepare glossy frosting with it.

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Keep Ingredients At Room Temperature 

Whatever frosting you decide to make, use ingredients like butter, milk, or cream cheese at room temperature. This will result in smooth blending without leaving grains behind. If you use cold ingredients, it will take more time for the blades to break down ingredients. By the time, it is whipping the blend, the blades start heating up and impact the texture of the frosting.

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Increase Speed Gradually

If you have ever used a blender, you know that the blades heat faster if the rotating speed is high. You must start with the slowest setting so that ingredients and blender can get into the rhythm. This will also minimise the chances of spills and spoilage around the kitchen. Gradually increasing speed or rotating the blades fastest towards the end will help you incorporate air into the blend making the frosting glossy, smooth, and lightweight.

Avoid Over Blending

Over-blending of ingredients can damage the texture of the frosting. It will lose the air and become runny. Imagine you have a cake or cupcake, and as soon as you put the frosting on the surface, it starts dropping. Not a money-making or Instagrammable picture. As soon as you see the soft peaks in the blend, stop blending.

Add cornstarch, Lemon Juice, & Milk

To achieve the right texture, you should go above and beyond the ingredients required for frosting. A couple of tablespoons of cornstarch can help with the binding of other ingredients. A splash of milk or cream can add to the glossy finish and silkier texture, and lemon juice or a pinch of salt can balance the sweetness. Don’t add more than a few drops of lemon, otherwise, the frosting will turn tangy.

Use Ice Water

While you are using Usha’s hand blender to create a perfect frosting, you should place the bowl over ice-cold water. It will help in two ways - maintain the temperature of the frosting and prevent it from melting. When soft peaks appear, you will notice that the blend will start taking shape, making it easier to spread on the surfaces of baked goods. It will also result in a fluffier and cloudy frosting.

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