Chocolate Whipped Cream is that extra special touch you can add to simple desserts and hot drinks to take them over the top! This simple whipped cream recipe contains just three ingredients and features a natural sweetener, making for the ultimate easy Chocolate Whipped Cream
Serve it atop a Brioche French Toast, float dollops of it in Crock Pot Hot Chocolate, or crown one of your favorite Homemade Pies with this lovely chocolate topping. It’s also freezer-friendly so that you can use up heavy whipping cream that might be near its date, knowing you won’t waste it.
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Ever find that you spend so much time in the kitchen, time that doesn’t seem to match up with the flavorful rewards you’re expecting? I’ve been there, too.
It seems we can spend hours preparing an elaborate meal or dessert only to find out that the ROI just wasn’t there.
That’s when simple desserts often bring the best return. You don’t spend a lot of time or money, but the end result still has a great result.
Take for example, a Dessert Charcuterie Board or an easy-to-assemble Winter Fruit Tray. Both are super simple, but also intensely satisfying.
The same can be said for Chocolate Whipped Cream. With just three ingredients, it brings the party without any hassle.
Why Make This
It’s easy! It’s so easy to make this topping for beverages and desserts. Just three ingredients and a few minutes.
It’s a great way to avoid food waste. If you need to use up heavy cream, this is a delicious way to do it.
Save money on fancy coffee drinks and desserts. If ever there was a way to zhuzh up desserts and coffee, this is it! So easy, yet it makes everything it touches a little more special. Add this to your list of Romantic Dinner Ideas to Cook at Home.
Dress up store-bought pound cake with this lovely topping and a handful of Easter candy for a simple Easter Dessert.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make Chocolate Whipped Cream:
whipping cream – the labeling on cream will vary based on the fat content. Whipping cream, heavy whipping cream, heavy cream, and light whipping cream should all work for this.
maple syrup – I like to use a natural sweetener, but you can also use powdered sugar or honey if you prefer. Don’t use granulated sugar, though, as it doesn’t dissolve well into the cold cream.
unsweetened cocoa powder – Dutch process cocoa powder without any sweetener is perfect for this.
Variations
The beauty of whipped cream is that you can flavor it any way you like it. Consider these different options:
- Add vanilla extract for plain homemade whipped cream.
- Whip in ground spices like ground cinnamon or ginger.
- Use maple syrup or maple extract for maple whipped cream
- Add a different flavored extract such as peppermint, almond, or lemon.
- Fold in cookie crumbs or crushed candies, such as toffee or candy canes for a vintage candy fluff.
- You can even make a savory whipped cream, using fresh herbs and no sweetener.
- Add dry milk powder for stabilized whipped cream that lasts for more than a day.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to make Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the cream, syrup, and cocoa powder.
- Beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Freezing instructions
Freeze leftover chocolate whipped cream to use later. This is a great way to use up cream that is approaching its best by date.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Dollop the whipped cream onto the prepared pan.
- Place the pan into the freezer until the whipped cream is frozen solid
- Transfer the frozen blobs to a labeled ziptop freezer bag and return the whipped cream to the freezer immediately. Frozen whipped cream is good for 2 to 3 weeks.
To serve: just pull the number of whipped cream blobs you want to use and return the bag to the freezer right away.
Uses
There are so many great uses for chocolate whipped cream.
- Use it as a topping for pound cake and garnish with crushed candies.
- Dollop on top of hot cocoa or coffee drinks.
- Spoon on top of ice cream sundaes or milk shakes. Use it on these Triple Chocolate Sundaes for a fourth layer of chocolate.
- Use as a whipped cream frosting for your favorite chocolate cake and cupcakes.
- Use as a fruit or cookie dip. So good with Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar.
- Layer with cake, fruit, and syrup in a trifle.
FAQs
Whipped cream should stay whipped for a day or two when stored in an airtight container, however, it’s best to use it right away if you haven’t made stabilized whipped cream.
If you’ve got leftover whipped cream or find a good sale and need to use it up, you can freeze the whipped cream. While it won’t have the same texture as freshly whipped cream, it’s perfect for adding to hot cocoa or coffee.
You can buy it in a can, but it’s so easy and delicious to make yourself, it’s worth a couple minutes’ effort.
More Great Chocolate Desserts
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream, syrup, and cocoa powder. Beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Use as a cake frosting or topping for your favorite desserts or sweet beverages. Chocolate whipped cream can also be served as a dip for fruit or cookies.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract for plain homemade whipped cream.
- Whip in ground spices like ground cinnamon or ginger.
- Use maple syrup or maple extract for maple whipped cream
- Add a different flavored extract such as peppermint, almond, or lemon.
- Fold in cookie crumbs or crushed candies, such as toffee or candy canes for a vintage candy fluff.
- You can even make a savory whipped cream, using fresh herbs and no sweetener.
- Add dry milk powder for stabilized whipped cream that lasts for more than a day.
- Use it as a topping for pound cake and garnish with crushed candies.
- Dollop on top of hot cocoa or coffee drinks.
- Spoon on top of ice cream sundaes or milk shakes. Use it on these Triple Chocolate Sundaes for a fourth layer of chocolate.
- Use as a whipped cream frosting for your favorite chocolate cake and cupcakes.
- Use as a fruit or cookie dip. So good with Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar.
- Layer with cake, fruit, and syrup in a trifle.
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This post was originally published on December 16, 2020. It has been updated for content and clarity.
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