ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Whipped cream

Welcome, little one! Today we're going to talk about whipped cream.

Whipped cream is a delicious treat that you might have had on top of ice cream, cake, or hot chocolate! But do you know how it's made?

Well, whipped cream starts with something called heavy cream. This is a thick, white liquid that comes from cows. It's what we use to make butter and cheese too!

To turn heavy cream into whipped cream, we need to use a special tool called a whisk or an electric mixer. These things help us mix the heavy cream really fast, which adds air to it and turns it into a fluffy, light substance. It's like blowing bubbles in a milkshake with a straw!

When we do this, the heavy cream changes color and becomes thicker, almost like a cloud! We can add some sugar or other flavorings to make it taste even better. And then it's ready to be put on top of our favorite treats!

So, in short, whipped cream is made by whisking heavy cream really fast so it turns into a yummy, fluffy cloud. Delicious!
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