Do you have a passion for baking? Have you been told you should turn it into a hustle? Or perhaps you’ve taken that first step but are looking for ways to give your business a boost. In addition to things like marketing, building a website, and creating happy customers, you can purchase tools to make your kitchen more efficient and your baked goods more beautiful. Today, we’re talking about whipped cream chargers.
An Introduction to Cream Chargers
A tool of many names, you may see them listed as whippets, whip-it tanks, or other nicknames. Chargers are canisters filled with compressed nitrous oxide. N2O has many uses across the board, but bakers love it the most for the amazing whipped cream it can produce. But chargers don’t do the work alone— they just provide the nitro boost. You also need a whipped cream dispenser to put everything together and a pressure regulator to control the N2O for different recipes, fat contents, and consistencies.
Let’s talk about Nitrous Oxide. This gas is almost flavorless, though there is a hint of sweetness, and non-toxic when added to food and beverages. Unfortunately, it is also a popular inhalant for recreational drug use. Between the health problems that can come from inhaling the gas to the safety risks of handling compressed gas, you will need to take a few precautions. For one, always keep in a cool, dry place that can’t be reached by kids—both human and animal kind. Next, always ensure the dispenser is sealed and the charger inserted correctly. With these simple steps, you can reap all the benefits of whipped cream chargers without the risks.
How to Make Perfect Whipped Cream in Seconds
First, choose your ingredients. The basic recipe is heavy cream with a sweetener of your choice, but you can tweak this for any reason. Consider dairy-free substitutes for your cream or adding additional flavorings like cocoa. You may need to experiment with the pressure regulator when you use different ingredients, but it’s worth it!
Once your ingredients are in the dispenser, seal it and add the charger. Then, shake it like your life (or at least your cupcakes) depends on it for around thirty seconds. And you’re done! Simply dispense your whipped cream and refrigerate any leftovers— they’ll keep for around two days.
The N2O will dissolve and mix throughout the cream, creating itty bitty bubbles. These bubbles lead to picture-perfect, deliciously light, and fluffy whipped cream every time (once you’ve got the hang of it.) And you read that right— it only needs to mix for thirty seconds. Imagine what you can do with all that extra time and a clean mixer!
Other Uses for Whipped Cream Chargers
Despite the name, you can use chargers for multiple recipes. Here is just a taste:
- Carbonated Fruit
- Nitro Coffee
- Mousse
- Edible Foam
- Infused Butter
Finding the Right Chargers for Your Kitchen
If you’re working out of your home, you may be worried about bringing in extra tools, appliances, and supplies. Don’t worry! You can find the perfect whipped cream dispenser and chargers for your kitchen— just make sure they’re compatible. And they don’t take up a lot of space. Even the larger chargers, 640G or just over a pound, don’t take up much space.
Chargers themselves can range from 8G to 640. Then you have the different-sized dispensers and whether or not they have different nozzles available. The regulator itself is generally a special tube and valve, so it doesn’t need much space.
If you’re not certain how much you’ll use the chargers, you can start small and then invest in a larger setup later on.
Things to Consider for Your Blooming Bakery
Whether you’re just getting started or have a firm foot in the industry, running a bakery business is about more than creating delicious desserts. You need to make sure you have the right packaging for your goodies and set up a cute— or trendy or modern or whatever your preference —brand. This includes a well-designed logo and your preferred color scheme.
Your brand, and your Instagram-worthy desserts, will help your customers recognize you if you set up at a vendor fair or set up a physical store. You will also use them for your marketing. Marketing is important, but you can start simple; just put together a few social media pages and start posting pictures of your goodies. Eventually, you will want a website. There are budget options available, but it’s worth it to invest in a well-designed website to make a great impression.
Final Note
Don’t forget to track your expenses and profits for tax purposes. A lot of handy software options and online tools can help you track them, but you also need to keep any physical records for a certain amount of years in case you get audited.
Finally, make sure you enjoy what you do. Running a business can easily become more stressful than you bargained for. But you can take steps to protect your enjoyment, like researching software and tools that will make your life easier, forming friendships with your customers, and taking time to be creative with your recipes. Remember, you started this business because you loved what you do— protect that passion, even as you turn it into payment.
