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aufschlagen

to whip; to beat to stiff peaks (cream, egg whites)

verb OWF-shlah-gen Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Also means

to crack (an egg); to open (a book)

Usage Note

aufschlagen in cooking specifically means to whip cream or egg whites until they increase in volume and hold their shape. Sahne aufschlagen (to whip cream) is the most common culinary use; it requires continuous beating with a whisk or mixer.

Examples

"Die Sahne steif aufschlagen und auf den Kuchen geben."

Natural Translation

Whip the cream to stiff peaks and place on the cake.

Literal Translation

The cream stiff whip and on the cake give.

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