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Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream

Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream

August 23, 2023 by Lori V Leave a Comment
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The “need” for this Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream came out of my Salmon Loaf experiment.  I really liked a dollop of sour cream on the more meatloaf versions.  However, that wasn’t quite the right texture for my Keto Salmon Loaf Bites.  Obviously, a savory whipped cream was the answer.  The buttermilk imparts just the right level of tanginess while the whipped heavy cream keeps things “light.”  I think the dill adds a nice savory note, but you could also swap the dill for chives if you prefer.  The dill ties in better with the Mini Salmon Loaf Bites but the chive version is great as well. 

Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream - Finished

I confess that the first thing I did was see if I could get buttermilk to whip.  You can save yourself the trouble of the experiment.  The answer is: no, buttermilk does not whip.  Fortunately, this is a solved problem if one just searches.  Duh.  I should have started there.  Oh well.  

I found a recipe for Buttermilk Whipped Cream on Food Thinkers.  However, it was still intended to be a sweet whipped cream as evidenced by the powdered sugar.  My slightly modified version just skips the powdered sugar and adds the dill.  While this isn’t one of those recipes that is really meant to stand alone, it does make a great “component” to a savory dish.  This would also be great with my Keto Irish Boxty or my Poblano Keto Fiesta Patties.  I could also see it working well with a smoked salmon brunch plate.  

Give it a try.  Easy and quick, this Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream is a great way to up your dinner party game without adding a lot of time and complexity to your prep.   

Derived from: Buttermilk Whipped Cream by Food Thinkers

What You Need

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer and Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup – I prefer the plunger style ones for liquids.  
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Scraper
  • Pastry Bag or Plastic Zip Top Bag and Tip – Optional, depending on what you’re doing with this whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
  • Buttermilk
  • Dried Dill – This recipe was developed using dried dill.  If you prefer to use fresh, the general guidance is to triple the amount used.  
  • Whole Milk Powder – You might not be as familiar with this ingredient as the rest, but it really helps to give some structure to the whipped cream as well as to maintain that structure.  You could probably use gelatin instead, but I haven’t tested this recipe with gelatin yet and so can’t provide clear guidance on that alternative.  

Making Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream

As with most whipped creams, this one is pretty simple and straightforward.  

Start off by combining 1 cup of heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of dried dill, and 1 tablespoon of milk powder.  Place them back in the fridge for 20 minutes to re-chill, preferably in the bowl you will be using for whipping.  

With your stand mixer or a hand mixer, use the whisk attachment to whip the cream mixture.  I usually start off at low to medium speed so that I don’t make a mess.  Then I increase the speed a notch or two once I have a good amount of foam.  

Continue whipping until you have stiff peaks.  Store in the fridge until you are ready to use the whipped cream.  

Enjoy!

Related Recipes

While this Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream was originally intended for my Keto Salmon Loaf Bites, I would also recommend it as a veggie dip or as a topper for either my Keto Irish Boxty or Keto Fiesta Poblano Patties. 

If you’re interested in some other savory whipped cream ideas, check these out: 

  • Chili Garlic Whip
  • Whipped Pesto

Looking for a more complete menu that goes along with this, hop over to my Cats’ First Birthday Dinner Party page for suggestions.

Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream - Finished

Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream

A smooth and savory concoction, this Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream is the perfect topping to many side dishes and small bite appetizers.
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Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dip, Easy, Keto, Quick
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 approximately 2-tablespoon size servings
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Dill
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Milk Powder
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Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup Heavy Cream, 3 tablespoons Buttermilk,1 tablespoon Dried Dill, and 1 tablespoon Whole Milk Powder in the bowl of your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Put back in the fridge to chill for another 20 minutes while the dried dill rehydrates a little bit.
    1 cup Heavy Cream, 3 tablespoons Buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Dried Dill, 1 tablespoon Whole Milk Powder
  • Start the mixer out on low to medium speed and whip the liquid until you start to see some bubbles. Then increase the speed to medium or medium-high and continue to whip it until stiff peaks form.
  • If you’re using this Buttermilk Whipped Cream as a topper, spoon it into a piping bag or a plastic zip top bag with the corner snipped off and an icing tip inserted to administer it.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer and Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Scraper
  • Pastry Bag or Plastic Zip Top Bag and Tip Optional

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Buttermilk Dill Whipped Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
55
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
30
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.03
g
0
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
239
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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