Fruit whip facts for kids
Fruit whips are light and airy desserts. They are made by mixing mashed fruit with fluffy, whipped egg whites. Most fruit whips are not cooked, but some kinds are. You can enjoy them plain, or with a tasty sauce like fruit juice, custard, or cream. Sometimes, they are even served on top of a sponge cake or ladyfingers.
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What Are Fruit Whips?
Fruit whips are a type of dessert that feels light and bubbly. Imagine a cloud of fruit flavor! They get their airy texture from egg whites that have been whipped until they are very foamy.
Uncooked vs. Cooked Whips
There are two main types of fruit whips:
- Uncooked whips: These are like a mousse. They are cool and creamy.
- Cooked whips: These are similar to a soufflé. They are often baked until they puff up, becoming warm and light.
Some recipes also use other ingredients to make fruit whips. These can include whole eggs, gelatin (which helps things set), or farina (a type of cereal grain).
What Fruits Can You Use?
You can make fruit whips with almost any fruit! A very common one is prune whip. But you can use many other fruits, whether they are fresh, dried, or cooked.
- Some popular choices are:
* Apple * Strawberry * Raspberry * Apricot * Cherry * Fig * Pineapple * Rhubarb
The fruit is usually mashed or pressed through a sieve to make a smooth puree.
How Are Fruit Whips Made?
Making a fruit whip is quite simple!
- First, the egg whites are whipped until they are stiff and fluffy, like soft clouds.
- Then, the mashed fruit is gently folded into the whipped egg whites. The fruit is usually sweetened first.
- Some modern recipes make it even easier by using a blender to mix everything together.
