Description
A refreshing and creamy Whipped Pink Lemonade Drink that’s perfect for hot summer days. This delightful beverage combines fluffy whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, and tangy pink lemonade concentrate to create a smooth, frothy refreshment topped with optional colorful garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- A few drops of pink gel food coloring (optional)
For Blending
- 1/4 cup ice
Garnishes (Optional)
- Lemon slices
- Maraschino cherries
- Additional whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Chill Your Equipment: Place a mixing bowl and whisk or electric beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to ensure the cream whips up quickly and efficiently.
- Pour in the Heavy Cream: Add 1 cup of chilled heavy cream to the cold bowl to start the whipping process.
- Start Whipping: Whip the cream at medium speed for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Gradually Increase Speed: Raise the mixer speed to medium-high as the cream thickens to achieve better volume.
- Watch for Stiff Peaks: Continue whipping until stiff peaks form—when the whisk is lifted, peaks should stand straight up without drooping.
- Don’t Overwhip: Stop whipping as soon as stiff peaks form to avoid a grainy texture. If overwhipped, gently fold in 1-2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream to restore smoothness.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Carefully fold in 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk to add sweetness and creaminess to the whipped mixture.
- Incorporate the Pink Lemonade Concentrate: Gently fold in 1/4 cup of thawed pink lemonade concentrate to infuse the whipped cream with fresh lemon flavor.
- Optional: Add Pink Food Coloring: Mix in a few drops of gel food coloring if a more vibrant pink shade is desired.
- Combine with Ice: Transfer the whipped cream mixture and 1/4 cup of ice into a blender for a smooth blend.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the drink is creamy and smooth, adjusting the amount of ice or whipped cream to reach preferred consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the drink and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetened condensed milk or tartness by adding lemon juice or additional pink lemonade concentrate, according to preference.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the whipped pink lemonade into glasses to enjoy right away for maximum freshness.
- Garnish (Optional): Decorate with lemon slices, maraschino cherries, extra whipped cream, or sprinkles for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters is key to achieving stiff, stable whipped cream quickly.
- Do not overwhip the cream to prevent it from becoming grainy or turning into butter.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness based on personal taste after blending.
- Use thawed pink lemonade concentrate for the best texture and flavor integration.
- Serve immediately as the drink is best enjoyed fresh and cold.
