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How to make the perfect whipped cream!

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Whipped cream can be used for a variety of Greek desserts! It's super easy to make and tastes so good with cakes. In Greece, cakes are much more moist and use more frosting than in Canada, Australia or the U.S. Frosting in Greece is also much less sweet and is usually lighter. I like to use whipped cream for ekmek kadaifi as well as on top of freshly cut fruit. Here is the recipe that I use

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Homemade Whipped Cream - Sally's Baking

Homemade whipped cream is made with just 3 simple ingredients and comes together in only a few minutes. It's so creamy, so light, and so so so delicious!
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I loved whipped cream! Here is a good ekmek kadaifi recipe since you mentioned it

 
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