Description
Homemade Cinnamon Cream with Applesauce offers a delightful blend of warmth and comfort. Sweet, creamy notes dance with spicy cinnamon, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this simple yet irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed biscuits
- Granola
- Ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl thoroughly to ensure optimal cream whipping performance.
- Whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks develop and the texture becomes light and airy.
- Gently fold powdered sugar and ground cinnamon into the whipped cream, continuing to mix until stiff, voluminous peaks form.
- Select elegant serving glasses or decorative bowls for elegant presentation.
- Create a foundational layer of smooth, sweet applesauce at the bottom of each glass.
- Carefully spoon a generous, cloud-like layer of cinnamon-infused cream atop the applesauce.
- Repeat layering process, alternating between applesauce and cinnamon cream until glasses are nearly full.
- Crown the dessert with a final luxurious layer of cinnamon cream, ensuring a visually appealing finish.
- Enhance texture and flavor by delicately sprinkling crushed biscuits or granola over the top.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 15-30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and cream to set.
- Serve chilled, presenting a refreshing and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred level of sweetness without overwhelming the delicate cinnamon flavor.
- Experiment with different types of applesauce, such as homemade or spiced varieties, to create unique flavor combinations and personalize the dessert.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream, ensuring it’s chilled thoroughly for the best whipping results.
- Create a gluten-free option by using nut-based granola or crushed gluten-free cookies as a topping, maintaining the delightful crunch and texture of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg