Homemade Cooking Cream

Homemade Cooking Cream Recipe

Name: Homemade Cooking Cream

Origin: Nigeria

Ingredients:

• Powdered milk (Dano Cool Cow or any low-sugar powdered milk preferred over full cream variants for a less sweet result)
• real butter (not margarine)
• cornstarch
• water

Steps:

1. Reconstitute the powdered milk by mixing it with water in the correct ratio, for a cooking cream consistency that is rich but not overly thick, use 2 cups of water for every 150 grams (approximately 2 cups) of powdered milk and whisk together until fully dissolved with no dry powder remaining
2. Place a saucepan over low to medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely, do not allow it to brown or burn, as only melted butter is needed here
3. Pour the dissolved milk mixture into the saucepan with the melted butter and stir well to combine, then cover and bring to a gentle boil on low heat, stirring at regular intervals throughout to prevent the milk from scorching or sticking to the bottom of the pan
4. While the milk heats, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water in a separate bowl and stir until completely smooth with no lumps
5. Once the milk and butter mixture reaches a boil, add the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir continuously and vigorously until the mixture thickens evenly to a smooth, coating consistency
6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then pour the cream into a blender and blend until completely smooth and lump-free, as blending removes any starch lumps and produces the silky, uniform texture that defines good cooking cream
7. Allow to cool fully before using or storing
8. Transfer to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for up to five to seven days