Homemade Whipped Cream Frosting

Whipping cream, no doubt, is the easiest and most versatile type of frosting yet it is a little finicky to work with. While there are a variety of whipping cream available in the market, it is important that we know when and how to use and create different types of homemade whipped cream frosting.

For today’s recipe, we will focus on the three most common types of whipped cream used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, serve with pancakes, turn it into mousse, top your favorite hot chocolate or beverage or simply serve with other desserts.

Type 1: Unsweetened Dairy Whipping Cream

The first type is a dairy whipping cream with 33-35% fat. In some countries, 40% fat is available which is totally fine as well. This type of whipping cream starts off as a thick liquid with white color but we use a beater to stifle it and equip it with air.

Step by Step – How to make Dairy Whipping Cream?

1. Pour 1 cup of unsweetened dairy whipping cream into a mixing bowl.

2. Start at a low speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

3. Toss in 1/4 cup of sugar. You can use any type of sugar, granulated, grinded/caster, powdered/icing/confectioner’s or even brown.

4. Continue beating at a low speed to slowly incorporate the two ingredients. (TIP: it is best to put an ice bowl under the mixing bowl as this will make the frosting more stable and stiff. Alternatively you can chill the bowl, cream and whisk before you start whipping only for 5 minutes in the freezer ).

5. You can use stand mixer, electric mixer or even a hand whisk (use two) to make this whipped cream.

6. Once the mixture becomes thicker, you can speed up the beating.

7. To see if the whipped cream already has stiff peaks, turn the bowl over and lift the hand mixer. If the cream is stable and firm instead of being runny, it is ready to be refrigerated or used immediately. Perfectly whipped cream will not slide when the bowl is turn over, however be cautious when trying this.

Type 2: Sweetened Vegetarian Whipping Cream

If you plan to play safe, this type of whipping cream is perfect for you. The sweetened vegetarian whipping cream has a similar texture and procedure to a dairy whipping cream. However, their main difference lies in their nutritional and fat content because this type of whipping cream is already sweetened and has no dairy component to it as compared to the dairy one. It is made from palm oil and other artificial ingredients. (Not a big fan)

Most commercial bakeries use this because of easy to prepare, cost effectiveness and stability and prolonged shelf life.

How to make Sweetened Vegetarian whipping Cream?

1. Put 1 cup of vegetarian whipping cream into a mixing bowl. (For this recipe, you do not need to add sugar because the whipping cream is already sweetened.)

3. Just like the first recipe above, start beating the cream at a low speed .

4. Once the mixture becomes thicker, you can speed up the beating.

5. Beat until stiff peaks are formed.

Type 3: Sachet Whipping Cream

This type of whipping cream is also very popular. It is easier and more convenient to make, not to mention that it is easily accessible in the market. However, the challenge in this type of instant whipping cream is that it takes more time to stabilize and reach its stiff peak. Therefore, it has a tendency to be softer which is perfect for serving as a side with desserts rather than cakes and cupcakes. It is also already sweetened.

How to make Sachet Whipping Cream?

1. Pour in 1/2 cup of cold milk in a mixing bowl.

2. Toss in 1 sachet of powdered whipping cream mix.

3. Just like the two recipes above, start beating at a low speed. This will make sure that your milk and powdered whipping cream will be well-incorporated.

4. Once the mixture becomes thicker, you can speed up the beating.

5. Continue beating until soft peaks are formed.  

FAQs

Recipes using whipped cream

You can use this recipe to top any kind of dessert like Chocolate Trifle, Black Forest Cake and Khobani ka Meetha.

You can also serve it with pancakes/ waffles, hot chocolate, apple crisp and brownies.