Whipped Topping Recipe

[Guest guest]

I found an old recipe that I used to make as a substitute for Cool Whip

(again, from The Tightwad Gazette). It is relatively cheap to make, and

it is pretty easy and quick. I haven't tried substitutions yet, but I'm

going to. My son hated the Hip Whip, but he used to like this recipe. If

any of you try this with subs and like it, let me know which of all the

subs you used were successful.

Whipped Topping

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (could experiment substituting pectin)

2 tsp. cold water

3 TBSP. boiling water

1/2 c. ice water

1/2 c. dry milk powder (I'm going to try a powdered substitute)

3 TBSP. sugar

3 TBSP. oil

Chill a small bowl. Soften gelatin in the cold water, then add the

boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool

until tepid (lukewarm). Place the ice water and milk powder in the

chilled bowl. Beat at high speed until it forms peaks. While still

beating, add the sugar, then the oil, then the gelatin. Place in the

freezer for about 15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator. Stir

before using. Makes 2 cups.