Can butter and milk still be mixed and whipped

After mixing cream and milk, it can generally be whipped, but the effect may be affected. The beating effect mainly depends on the fat content of the cream, the proportion of milk added, and the beating technique.

Cream itself contains high fat, usually more than 30%, which is the key to its ability to be whipped into stable foam. When milk is added, the overall fat content of the mixed liquid will be reduced, resulting in a weaker structure, smaller volume and poor stability of the foam after being sent. Using whole milk is slightly better than skim milk, but still cannot achieve the fluffiness of pure cream. When operating, you can first beat the cream separately to six parts, then slowly pour in a small amount of milk and continue stirring to avoid oil-water separation caused by one-time mixing. If the ratio of cream to milk exceeds 1:1, the mixed liquid may not be able to be whipped at all. At this time, it is more suitable to make beverages or sauces that do not need to be whipped. Low temperature environment can improve the success rate of beating. It is recommended to refrigerate the utensils and raw materials in advance and maintain a low temperature during the beating process. The medium speed stirring effect of an electric egg beater is better than manual stirring, but attention should be paid to avoiding excessive beating that may cause a grainy texture.

Cream mixed with milk is suitable for dessert decoration or coffee toppers that do not require high fluffiness. If you need to make stable finished products such as cake plastering and piping, it is recommended to use pure cream directly. A small amount of sugar powder can be added during the mixing process to help stabilize the foam structure, but the sweetness needs to be controlled. When storing, it should be refrigerated and used within 2 days to avoid spoilage caused by milk ingredients. Lactose intolerant individuals can choose to mix plant-based cream with lactose free milk, but the difficulty of whipping will further increase.