California Walnut Vanilla Walnut Whipped Cream

Prep time:    8 minutes

Total time:    8 minutes                

Serves:           14       

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Course:         Dessert                                                                     

DESCRIPTION                                                                      

A light and airy walnut based whipped cream flavored with honey and vanilla. Serve over your favorite dessert, or over berries with additional California walnuts.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups California walnuts, divided

1 cup water

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 to 2 teaspoons honey, divided

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch salt

DIRECTIONS

1.    Puree 2 cups walnuts and water in a blender for 2 minutes or until very light and fluffy.

2.    Add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon honey, vanilla and salt and

blend for 30 seconds. Add the remaining teaspoon honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.

3.    To achieve a thicker whipped cream, add the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and puree until light and fluffy.

4.    Store tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to use. May be prepared 2 days ahead.

Variations:

Cinnamon

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Nutcracker Spice

Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon cloves.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

Peppermint

Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Rum

Add 1 teaspoon rum extract.

Nutrition

Calories: 130

Total Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.596g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.424g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 10mg

Carbohydrates: 5g

Dietary Fiber: less than 1g

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 3g

Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%)

Calcium:  20mg (0%)

Iron: 1mg (4%)

Potassium: 80mg (2%)