Question about desserts and cakes in MDR and other places

[BadPinkTink]

Ok this is a bit of an odd one. In Europe we usually use real dairy cream in cakes and desserts, canned foam whipped cream is really only used in low quality cakes and desserts or in budget restaurants.

Over the years since I have been going to Disneyland California and other places in America, I don't really eat alot of American cakes or desserts as I have found that real dairy cream is hardly ever used. The cakes and desserts look amazing but the canned foam whipped cream just ruins them for me.

On the ship, is it real dairy cream or canned foam whipped cream used in cakes and desserts.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Ok this is a bit of an odd one. In Europe we usually use real dairy cream in cakes and desserts, canned foam whipped cream is really only used in low quality cakes and desserts or in budget restaurants.

Over the years since I have been going to Disneyland California and other places in America, I don't really eat alot of American cakes or desserts as I have found that real dairy cream is hardly ever used. The cakes and desserts look amazing but the canned foam whipped cream just ruins them for me.

On the ship, is it real dairy cream or canned foam whipped cream used in cakes and desserts.

I'm not sure what you're calling "canned foam whipped cream" vs "real dairy cream". ReddiWhip (one of the main spray whipped cream products is made with real cream.

I imagine both hand whipped cream as well as already whipped cream is probably used. You can ask onboard.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

If you're asking if they chill dairy cream in a metal bowl then whip it into the thick, whipped stuff: No, they don't.

Maybe in Palo or Remy if appropriate.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I'm not sure what you're calling "canned foam whipped cream" vs "real dairy cream". ReddiWhip (one of the main spray whipped cream products is made with real cream. View attachment 455409

I imagine both hand whipped cream as well as already whipped cream is probably used. You can ask onboard.

This to me is canned foam whipped cream. Yes its cream based, but its got sweeteners thickeners and flavours added. I just went to their website and this is the ingredient list

• Cream
• Water
• Sugar
• Corn Syrup
• Nonfat Milk
• Less Than 2% Of:
• Mono- And Diglycerides
• Natural Flavor
• Carrageenan
• Propellant: Nitrous Oxide

I guess Im a bit picky when it comes to cakes and desserts and cream, as real dairy hand whipped cream is the normal here, and I am also a former pastry chef. Anything from a can, with ingredients just tastes so wrong to me.

This is what cream is to me, just fresh dairy cream, no other ingredients, and unsweetened, which you whip at home using a mixer. Even when I was in chef school and worked in hotels and restaurants, this is what we used in cakes and desserts.

If you're asking if they chill dairy cream in a metal bowl then whip it into the thick, whipped stuff: No, they don't.

Maybe in Palo or Remy if appropriate.

yes this is what Im asking and thanks for clarifying. Well I guess then I wont be disappointed and know in advance to lower my expectations.

 

[lklgoodman]

This to me is canned foam whipped cream. Yes its cream based, but its got sweeteners thickeners and flavours added. I just went to their website and this is the ingredient list

• Cream
• Water
• Sugar
• Corn Syrup
• Nonfat Milk
• Less Than 2% Of:
• Mono- And Diglycerides
• Natural Flavor
• Carrageenan
• Propellant: Nitrous Oxide

I guess Im a bit picky when it comes to cakes and desserts and cream, as real dairy hand whipped cream is the normal here, and I am also a former pastry chef. Anything from a can, with ingredients just tastes so wrong to me.

This is what cream is to me, just fresh dairy cream, no other ingredients, and unsweetened, which you whip at home using a mixer. Even when I was in chef school and worked in hotels and restaurants, this is what we used in cakes and desserts.
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yes this is what Im asking and thanks for clarifying. Well I guess then I wont be disappointed and know in advance to lower my expectations.

I would say lowering your expectations is a good idea. I always think the desserts look better than they actually taste. Sadly, I think most taste like frozen desserts from a grocery store.

 

[lilsonicfan]

Definitely lower your expectations! The dollops of cream you get with a dessert (e.g.) aren't freshly whipped cream at all and have more of a canned or 'cool whip' consistency. Dessert at Palo brunch was super good though!

 

[BadPinkTink]

Food in America for me is always a bit hit and miss. I guess we have so much stricter food regulations in Europe and compared to America, our food in general is alot less sweetened and processed.

 

[lanejudy]

If you mean as a topping, like a dollop of whipped cream on top of a slice of pie — then it is likely Cool-Whip or maybe Reddi-whip or similar. Except maybe at Palo or Remy.

But you say “in” cakes and desserts so i’m not sure if you mean in the baking of such items. I don’t think the canned stuff works well baking. So it’s likely milk or cream used as an ingredient within the baking process.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[BadPinkTink]

If you mean as a topping, like a dollop of whipped cream on top of a slice of pie — then it is likely Cool-Whip or maybe Reddi-whip or similar. Except maybe at Palo or Remy.

But you say “in” cakes and desserts so i’m not sure if you mean in the baking of such items. I don’t think the canned stuff works well baking. So it’s likely milk or cream used as an ingredient within the baking process.

Enjoy your cruise!

yes as dollop of whipped cream on top of a slice of pie, or as the filling in a cake.

 

[Adventurelawyer]

Yeah, so America is a really big place, much bigger than Europe, and different areas and different groups within those areas have different standards for cuisine. Most of us would find Irish food repellent because we only know of it as corned beef and cabbage, but those of us who don’t hang at the kitchy chain establishments know your Irish food is a bit more, might have to hunt around though. Same with American food, its only as good as the company you keep and the chef cooking. Go to Applebee’s get Coolwhip.

if you’re honestly in to fine dining, might consider a different line, or just staying Europe where the standards are just soooooo much better.

 

[ImprovGal]

Cruise ship desserts tend to get made ahead in bulk, so the whipped topping used has oils and stabilizers so it can stay put.
I don't care for the stuff either, so I try to stick to items that don't contain it. (Instead of the featured sundae, I may have just s dish of the ice cream with a sauce topping, for example)

 

[bcwife76]

Most of the desserts onboard (there are some exceptions) are topped with what my husband calls edible oil product. I can take or leave it, my husband detests it and pouts

 

[Adventurelawyer]

Most of the desserts onboard (there are some exceptions) are topped with what my husband calls edible oil product. I can take or leave it, my husband detests it and pouts

When I’ve had a few glasses, edible oil product will do nicely.
I’m so ashamed.
Edited because my fat fingers after all the turkey and ham today.

 

[PurplePencil]

I would like to add that there are many deserts served onboard that don’t come with whipped cream, or as others say only a dollop or whipped cream that you can scrape off.

 

[Starwind]

You can also just ask for them to not include the whipped cream with whatever dessert you order. My sister doesn't like it on her sundaes, so she just orders one with ice cream and chocolate sauce, no whipped cream. Not a problem.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

Not a big whipped cream fan, but as a foodie, when I have a dollop, I whip my own. I don't remember seeing it on a lot of desserts, but I would image, given the volume of people to be served, it isn't the real stuff. Just avoid or ask for it to be left off. I get where you are coming from... lol. Enjoy your cruise!

 

[cruisehopeful]

The desserts always look much better than they are. I rarely have a delicious dessert on DCL or anywhere in DL. I always ask for no whip cream or I scoop it off. Creme Brulee is usually good. Lots of other food available, though. So, you don't really need to eat dessert.