It's hard not to love whipped cream. Just picture its fluffy, cloud-like texture and sweet, creamy flavor—yum! But we love how versatile this ingredient is for all kinds of whipped cream desserts. Whether you're making no-bake pies, you want a sweet treat full of fall flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon, or you're celebrating a special occasion with homemade cake, there's a good chance that there's room for whipped cream on your plate.
One of the best things about whipped cream is how easy it is to make from scratch. All you need is a mixing bowl, mixer (we recommend an electric mixer, but you can get the job done with some elbow grease and an egg beater), heavy cream, and a bit of powdered sugar. (You also may want to compare heavy cream versus heavy whipping cream to know the difference between the two!)
Once you try making your own sweet whipped cream at home, you won't need to spring for the canned stuff at the grocery store. Here, you'll find a few tasty ways to amp up the whipped topping in your homemade desserts. A dollop of whipped cream goes a long way in topping Jell-O recipes and Oreo desserts. If you'd like to flavor your whipped cream, feel free to add vanilla or almond extract. It's great for ice cream toppings and mix-ins, like the chocolate milkshakes with chocolate whipped cream. Now, doesn't that sound just positively dreamy?
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Red, White, and Blue Trifle
Nicole Dubois
A layered trifle always makes a statement! This one is filled with whipped cream and cubes of store-bought pound cake, then piled high with fresh berries.
This is the ultimate chocolate indulgence! These rich drinks are *double* the sweetness: chocolate is used in the milkshake itself and in a chocolate whipped cream topping.
Ambrosia salad is a creamy, pillowy fruit salad that's traditionally prepared combining sour cream and Cool Whip. This version is made easier with homemade whipped cream. Just add mandarin oranges, pineapple, grapefruit, coconut, and fluffy marshmallows.
Ree's sweet shop in Pawhuska is constantly serving up over-the-top ice cream sundaes, and none would be compete without homemade whipped cream! Take inspiration from her with a sheet pan sundae guaranteed to delight.
Whipped cream is the perfect foil to dense, dark chocolate ganache in this easy homemade pie. Plop a heap of whipped cream and garnish with a few chocolate curls "if you're feeling sassy," as Ree says.
Oreo cookies? Pie? You have us sold! This no-bake dessert is topped with a super fluffy cookie-flecked whipped cream frosting that's perfect for an Oreo-lover's birthday.
This is the recipe you need when you want a quick hit of something sweet! These individual cakes bake right in the microwave and have a dense, gooey chocolate center. Top each one with whipped cream!
Here's a show-stopping fall dessert! This layered dessert is assembled with squares of crumbly spice cake, gingersnap cookies, a fluffy whipped cream filling, and candied ginger to top it all off.
It's hard to turn down a dessert as cute and delightful as cream puffs. This recipe is filled with stabilized whipped cream, so it has a little extra heft to hold up to the crispy choux pastries.
If you're in a pinch with no heavy whipping cream, coconut cream makes an excellent whipped cream. It's so rich and delicious, you can eat it all on its own with some fresh berries for dessert.
Who doesn't love a miniature individual dessert? These pretty trifles are also perfectly flavored with fresh berries, lemon, and layers of tangy whipped cream.
This short-cut recipe starts with your favorite chocolate cake (box mix works great!) and features luscious homemade whipped cream with a maraschino cherry on top. Delish!
Italian hot chocolate is a richer, thicker version of the hot cocoa you already love. It has just enough body to hold a dollop of homemade whipped cream in this recipe, garnished with dark chocolate shavings.
This classic Mexican dessert includes three kinds of milk for a lusciously soft, sweet, and moist cake topped with whipped cream. Add fresh berries for a pretty, natural decoration.
Banana Pudding Parfaits with Salted Bourbon Caramel
Sharee / Savory Spice Rack
If banana pudding alone isn't enough, try this twist made with silky smooth salted bourbon caramel and layers of Nilla wafer cookies. They're served in cute glasses for a miniature dessert!
This layer cake is both breathtaking and delicious, all thanks to the delightful whipped cream decoration between soft Nilla wafers. It captures the classic flavors of banana pudding in a celebration-worthy dessert.