Schlag (German Whipped Cream)
Schlag, also known as Schlagsahne in German, is slightly sweetened heavy whipped cream. In Germany it’s widely used as a topping for desserts, cakes, drinks, or as frosting for cream cakes such as the famous black forest cake.
“Aber bitte mit Sahne” is a famous German song by Udo Jürgens translating to “but please with cream” and Germans do live by it for sure. All cake slices are offered with a dollop of Schlagsahne in German cafés, even if the cake is a cream cake (Sahnetorte) such as Käse-Sahne-Torte, black forest cake, or Bienenstich.
Growing up in Germany we’d make a batch of Schlagsahne almost every weekend to enjoy with waffles or cake in the afternoons during “Kaffeezeit” (coffee time).
For more decadent cream recipes, check out my mascarpone cream and brown sugar whipped cream as well.
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Schlag (German Whipped Cream)
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized mixing bowl.2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Start whipping the cream using an electric mixer on low speed to fully combine all ingredients. Increase the mixer speed to high and continue whipping. Watch closely as the cream thickens, making sure not to overwhip it. Reduce the speed to medium-low once soft peaks start to form. Whip to your desired consistency.
- Taste the whipped cream and adjust the sweetness or vanilla flavor if needed by adding more icing sugar or vanilla extract. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Cream – You’ll need chilled heavy whipping cream to make schlag.
- Sugar – Powdered sugar works best as it dissolves easily but you can also use castor or granulated sugar for this recipe. If you prefer a natural sweetener I suggest using maple syrup or stevia.
- Vanilla – Vanilla extract or fresh vanilla beans give the schlag a rich flavor but it is optional. You can also use vanilla essence if needed. Or make your own vanilla syrup or cinnamon extract to add a festive flavor.
Serving ideas
You can use schlag in a variety of desserts from layered cream cakes such as the popular black forest cake to filling pastries such as German cream puffs (Windbeutel). Or simply make a batch of schlag as a side or topping for your favorite baked goods, dessert, or drinks. Here are few examples:
