Recipe: Mock Cool Whip

Several months ago someone requested a copycat version of cool whip since the country they are living in does not have cool whip. Hope these recipes help. Note: These recipes are not non-dairy (Cool Whip is non-dairy).

MOCK COOL WHIP
From: Reader's Digest's Great Recipes for Good Health
Uploaded by: Donna, COOKING echo
Calories: 5 cal. per tbsp.

1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp. Vanilla (optional)

Put the skim milk in a small metal bowl, set in freezer, and let stand just til ice crystals begin to form (about 15 minutes).

Remove from the freezer and add the dry milk powder and cream of tartar. With hand electric mixer, whip the mixture at high til foamy.

Beat in 1 tsp. lemon juice and continue beating till the mixture begins to thicken. Beat in another tsp of lemon juice and if desired, the sugar, and continue beating til the mixture peaks softly. Add the remaining 2 tsp lemon juice and continue whipping to stiff peaks. Fold in vanilla (if desired), and serve immediately as a dessert topping or however you use Cool Whip.

Whipped Carnation Evaporated Milk Topping
Makes about 4 1/2 cups

1 cup NESTL CARNATION Evaporated Milk
1/4 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

POUR evaporated milk into small mixer bowl; place beaters into mixture. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until ice crystals form around edge of bowl. BEAT on high speed for 1 minute or until very frothy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating for 2 minutes or until mixture is stiff. Serve immediately spooned over fresh fruit or your favorite dessert.

VARIATIONS

For Whipped Topping using NESTL CARNATION Evaporated Lowfat or Evaporated Fat Free Milk:
substitute evaporated lowfat milk or evaporated fat free milk for evaporated milk. Substitute 1 tablespoon lemon juice for vanilla extract; follow recipe for Whipped Topping.

For Whipped NESTL CARNATION Evaporated Milk that holds up to 30 minutes:
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon gelatin over 2 tablespoons water in small, microwave-safe bowl; let stand for 2 minutes. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 40 seconds; stir. Let stand for additional 2 minutes or until dissolved. Pour 1 cup NESTL CARNATION Evaporated Milk or Evaporated Fat Free Milk and dissolved gelatin into small mixer bowl; follow recipe for Whipped Topping. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.