What Is Whipped cream and How Can I Use It?
Whipped cream rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 454 recipes to cook with it.
What is whipped cream?
Whipped cream is cream that has been beaten by a mixer, whisk, or fork until it is light and fluffy.
Whipped cream is often sweetened and sometimes flavored with vanilla, in which case it may be called Chantilly cream or crème Chantilly.
Whipped cream may be sold ready-to-use in pressurized containers; when the cream leaves the nozzle, it produces four times the volume of cream, twice the volume produced by whipping air into it. Using this technique, it may also be prepared in reusable dispensers, similar to a seltzer siphon bottle, using inexpensive disposable cartridges.
The whipped cream thus produced is unstable, however, and will return to a more or less liquid state within half an hour to one hour. Thus, the method is not suitable for decorating food that will not be immediately served.
Whipped cream is a popular topping for desserts such as pie, ice cream, cupcakes, cake, and chocolate and caramel puddings. It is sometimes used in other recipes such as soups.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (60g)Where found
Whipped cream is usually found in the dairy section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Whipped cream is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does whipped cream weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 60 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 3 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 奶油 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | crème fouettée | |
| en español: | crema batida |
Recipes using whipped cream
There are 454 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chocolate Coffee
Chocolate coffee melts unsweetened chocolate into strong instant coffee with milk and sugar for a frothy stovetop mocha. Old-fashioned cafe au lait meets chocolate, finished with whipped cream and cocoa.
Italian Coffee with Chocolate
Italian coffee with chocolate: equal parts strong hot coffee and Italian-style hot chocolate poured together, then crowned with whipped cream. A simplified take on Turin's classic bicerin.
Mayan Truffles
Mayan truffles roll dark chocolate ganache spiked with Kahlua and instant coffee into rich cocoa-dusted bites. The coffee deepens the chocolate, the liqueur warms it, and the double dip in melted chocolate gives each truffle a snap.
Hot Baja Coffee
A new, delicious coffee made with kahlua and creme de cacao that can warm anyone up in the morning!
Hot Mocha Milk
Hot mocha milk made in the microwave with chocolate syrup, instant coffee, a dash of cinnamon, and steamy milk. A cozy 5-minute coffeehouse drink at home.
Auntie Lin's Pluto Coffee
Spiked coffee cocktail with 151 rum, Irish cream liqueur, and a fresh whipped cream cap. A boozy after-dinner sipper for cold nights and grown-up gatherings.
Simply Delicious Black Forest Cake
Black Forest cake the shortcut way: devil's food cake mix spiked with cinnamon and cherry yogurt, layered with cherry pie filling and whipped topping. A faster take on the German classic.
Blueberry Tarts
Individual blueberry tarts with a flaky vinegar-butter crust and cinnamon-spiced fresh berry filling. Dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream for a rustic summer dessert.
Almond Tart with Lemon Curd
A sweet and sophisticated dessert that's perfect to enjoy when curled up around the fireplace.
Valentine Sodas
Bubbly ginger ale poured over scoops of strawberry ice cream and crowned with whipped cream and strawberry preserves. A pink, fizzy Valentine's Day treat ready in 10 minutes.
Easy Pumpkin Nut Pie
Pumpkin nut pie baked in a buttery nut cookie crust with brown sugar, warm spices, and evaporated milk. Topped with brown sugar whipped cream for a nuttier twist on the holiday classic.
Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Nutmeg Crust
Chocolaty, creamy, smooth and rich. This chocolate cheesecake is an ultimate indulgence.
All purpose Ice-cream
A basic ice-cream recipe that is so delicious on its own, but can be modified to make literally all kinds of flavors and ice-cream ideas!
Viennese Spiced Coffee
Viennese spiced coffee steeped with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A cozy holiday coffee drink with old-world cafe charm.
Open Face Apple Tart
Open face apple tart with overlapping Golden Delicious slices, apricot glaze, and a buttery pastry shell. The classic French tarte aux pommes done simply at home.
Favourite Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Pumpkin chiffon pie layers warm-spiced pumpkin custard with stiff egg whites and whipped cream, then chills into an airy, mousse-like filling inside a graham cracker crust. A lighter no-bake alternative to traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.
Ann's Banana Chiffon Cake
Ann's banana chiffon cake layers ripe bananas and buttermilk into tender, golden rounds topped with billowy whipped cream. A Southern-style stunner for brunch or dessert.
Shoofly Pie 2
Classic Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie with a rich molasses filling and buttery brown sugar crumb topping. This old-fashioned molasses pie recipe bakes up with a gooey bottom and crumbly top that'll have you reaching for seconds.
Mom's Black Forest Cake
Mom's Black Forest cake stacks devils food cake layers soaked in cherry liqueur syrup, layered with kirsch whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips. A semi-homemade German classic.
Strawberry Shortcakes
Strawberry shortcakes have been one of my favorites for over years. Every year when the strawberry season hit, we always go to farmers' market and get lots of fresh and sweet strawberries, then strawberry shortcakes are always one of the recipes we make. The shortcakes are super easy to make, they are buttery and flaky, which is delicious with sweet whipped cream and fresh-juicy strawberries. Haven't heard there is someone who doesn't like it. An absolute keeper!
Squash Apple Walnut Bisque
Butternut squash bisque simmered with apples, walnuts, apple cider, and warm fall spices. A creamy autumn soup with optional cheddar and a touch of cream for richness.
Best Maple Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Maple sugar pumpkin pie pairs warming cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with a splash of pure maple syrup for an old-fashioned New England take on the Thanksgiving classic. Whole milk and eggs make for a tender custard.
Dakota Prairie Pumpkin Pie
Dakota Prairie pumpkin pie recipe makes three classic 9-inch pies for the holiday table. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, enriched with milk and half-and-half, and baked into a silky custard.
Crepes with Fresh Berry Sauce
Delicate sherry-kissed crepes wrapped around vanilla ice cream with a fresh blueberry-raspberry sauce and whipped cream. A berry-loaded summer dessert.
Creamy Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie
Cheesecake pumpkin pie layers a graham-pecan crust with a creamy pumpkin-cream cheese filling spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Hybrid Thanksgiving showstopper.
