By: Sabrina Huda Sanchez

Topping off your drink or dessert with whipped cream makes it feel complete. However, store bought whipped creams come in canisters that use a nitrous oxide propellant and contain unwanted ingredients such as corn syrup and carrageenan. There are also ready-made whipped toppings that don’t require a propellant but are made with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
The best option to enjoy a sweet dollop of goodness atop your treat is to make homemade whipped cream yourself. This will allow you to control the flavor and sugar levels. Take a look at these 15 flavor variations you can make with a simple whipped cream recipe.

How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Whipped cream is so easy to make nevertheless it does require a little patience, especially if you make it by hand. To prepare, you will need heavy whipping cream, sugar and/or flavoring. Additionally, you need to choose your mixing tool: whisk, hand mixer, or stand mixer.

Kitchen Tools
With a whisk, it will take the longest at approximately 10 minutes of constant stirring by hand. This is the lowest cost option and may also build your forearm strength! If you use a hand mixer, the time is cut nearly in half at approximately 5-6 minutes. Hand mixers still require you to work the cream, just with less effort. A stand mixer is the easiest and quickest method at approximately 3 minutes mix time; however, the cost of the stand mixer is much higher. Consider a stand mixer if you plan on baking a lot more.

Stages of whipped peaks
There are different levels of consistency when preparing whipped cream. Some other recipes may require soft and others stiff so it’s important to know the terminology.

‧ Soft peaks are achieved after a short time of mixing when the cream is a little airy and holds its shape on the whisk just briefly before falling back down into the cream. This consistency is used when folding into another mixture.

‧ Medium peaks are fluffy yet thicker than soft peaks. They hold their shape on the whisk except for the tip, as they will bend and fall.

‧ Stiff peaks are what you need to top your drinks or desserts. Stiff peaks will hold its shape on the whisk and you can test it further by holding the bowl upside down; if the whipped cream stays in the bowl then it has reached the perfect consistency.

Whipped Cream Recipe
This is the base recipe for homemade whipped cream which we will build upon with 15 different flavors. For best results, place the bowl and whisks in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes prior. The cold bowl and tools will help the cream whip faster.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs flavored syrup
 (Optional) ½ tsp additional flavors/liquors

Directions:
1. In a bowl, pour heavy whipping cream then turn on electric mixer on low (or begin whisking by hand).
2. Once the mixture has started to thicken slightly, add in your flavored syrup and/or optional add-in.
3. Turn up the speed of the electric mixer and continue to whisk.
4. Stop once you’ve achieved your desired peak consistency.

Whipped Cream Flavors for Drinks and Desserts
Whipped cream can be used to top creamy drinks such as frappes, milkshakes, lattes, and coffees. It can also perfect any pie, ice cream or cake. For these types of drinks and desserts, we recommend the following flavors. Follow the directions from the previous section to prepare each of these recipes:

1. Vanilla – This classic flavor can be put on anything which makes it a staple recipe to have.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs vanilla syrup
 * Optional – ½ vanilla bean seeds

2. Almond – A sweet nutty flavor can accent a nutty coffee drink or a chocolatey dessert.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs almond syrup

3. Toasted Marshmallow – Take your toasted beverage up a notch with this nostalgic flavored recipe.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs toasted marshmallow syrup
 * Optional – ½ tsp chocolate syrup

4. Coffee – Imagine a scoop of aromatic coffee flavor on an ice cream sundae. Welcome to Cloud 9!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs coffee syrup

5. Irish Cream – This flavor is traditionally made with alcohol, but this version can be shared with everyone… or not.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs Irish cream syrup
 * Optional – ½ tsp whiskey

6. Toffee – A toasted caramel flavor that works on both vanilla ice cream and nutty coffee beverages alike.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs toffee syrup

7. Brown Sugar – You know and love this boba milk combination, now turn it into a fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs brown sugar syrup

8. Salted Caramel – Bring together salty and sweet with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs salted caramel syrup
 * Optional – pinch of salt

9. Hazelnut – A notorious flavor friend of coffee, hazelnut flavored whipped cream is just what your morning cup ordered.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs hazelnut syrup

Whipped Cream Flavors for Fruits and Yogurts
Aside from drinks and pies, it is common to scoop some whipped cream on top of a fruit bowl or yogurt. Some flavors are better enjoyed on fruit then others. Classic vanilla is a big yum, but coffee may not be the best choice for raspberries. Instead, check out these fruity flavors that are best paired with fresh fruits or tangy yogurts.

1. Strawberry - Take your strawberries and cream to another level. Scoop this over more strawberries or a berry medley.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs strawberry syrup
 * Optional – 1-2 drops of red food coloring (for a more strawberry red color).

2. Lemon – A light vibrant lemon whipped cream is great to add on a tart frozen yogurt or even a lemon merengue pie!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs lemon syrup
 * Optional – a little lemon zest

3. Pomegranate – This sweet tart flavor can spruce up your fruit tart.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs pomegranate syrup
 * Optional – ½ tsp lemon syrup

4. Rose – Add a light floral twist to your strawberry shortcake or chocolate mousse.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs rose syrup
 * Optional – ½ champagne

5. Blueberry – – Enhance your bowl of blueberries with a dollop of blueberries too!
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs blueberry syrup

6. Passion Fruit – This tropical fruit flavor adds bold sweetness to your frozen daquiri or pineapple fruit cup.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbs passion fruit syrup

Sugar Free Whipped Cream
When you are indulging in your delicious drink, dessert, fruit, or froyo, you may want to cut back on the sugar – no problem! There are sugar free syrups available for most of these flavors that you can easily swap to reduce the sugar levels of your treat.

Takeaway
With the basic steps and a whole store of flavored syrups, the possibilities are almost endless of homemade whipped cream recipes. Try making one or more of these flavors then let us know which was your favorite! If you’re looking for other ways to use your flavored syrups, check out these recipes.

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