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Maple Whipped Cream

Jessica Fisher · October 3, 2010 · 21 Comments

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Maple Whipped Cream is one of the simplest of whipped cream recipes. Forget fancy flavorings and loads of sugar! Go light for a delicious creamy topping for fruit and desserts.

red dish of maple whipped cream with apple slice dipped

You know how in that 50’s TV show where the mother prepares a dessert every single night? And the kids know that dessert will be served…. every. single. night? And going to bed without dessert is the kiss of death?

Well, despite my best intentions to be a healthy, low-sugar mom, we are that family.

Not exactly, of course.

My husband doesn’t usually wear a suit to work, and my house certainly isn’t as clean as June, Harriet, or Donna kept theirs.

But we are a dessert family. 

Not sure how it happened, but it did. Each one of us craves a little sweet — it can be little, as little as a cookie! — to end the evening and make the day complete.

So it may surprise you that one night when my kids asked for dessert, I came up empty handed. I really didn’t have a plan.

But I knew we had lots of delicious farm-fresh apples, though.

I could have made a caramel sauce and gone all out with Apple Crowns, but I took a few steps back and simplified. I made whipped cream and sweetened it with maple syrup.

Maple Whipped Cream?

Was that really dessert? Apple slices and Maple Whipped Cream? The kids were skeptical, but oh my! One taste and I had them.

ingredients to make maple whipped cream

I mean seriously, two ingredients? That’s pretty darn awesome for a whole food dessert that comes together in about ten minutes, dontcha think?

How do you make whipped cream?

Maple whipped cream is easy to make, especially if you have a stand mixer or a whipped cream machine. You can actually do this by hand with a whisk, like my girls insist on doing after watching too much Food Network, but your arm will get sore and it takes longer than ten minutes.

If you’re making it in a bowl with a mixer, simply follow these quick easy steps:

  1. Pour the heavy cream or heavy whipping cream in the bowl. Bonus points for using a cold bowl.
  2. Add your sweetener, such as maple syrup. But you can also use powdered sugar or honey.
  3. Beat with a hand mixer until the cream thickens and becomes light and fluffy and stiff peaks form. Bonus points for using cold beaters.
  4. Be careful not to overbeat as the whipped cream will become butter. (Ask me how I know.)
  5. Store any unused whipped cream in a covered dish in the fridge. Use before it deflates.

Can you make whipped cream in advance?

Yes! You can make the whipped cream several hours ahead of time and store it in the fridge, covered. Liven it up with a whisk right before serving.

The leftover whipped cream goes great in your morning coffee or atop mugs of hot cocoa.

Can you make whipped cream with milk or half and half?

No. You need a high fat content in order to get whipped cream to thicken.

Does whipped cream count as dessert?

Yes! Honestly, it’s kinda the same as ice cream, only not frozen.

However, most people enjoy whipped cream with other things. If you pair it with fresh-from-the-farm apples or other seasonal fruit, you’ve got a super winner of dessert. And it’s fabulous on these other bases:

  • Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Custards
  • Slab Apple Pie
  • Mini Ice Box Cakes
  • Apple Crisp
  • Homemade Chocolate Pudding

ingredients to make maple whipped cream

How to make this good and cheap:

To make this recipe more economical:

  • Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. With only two ingredients in this recipe, it’s not hard to see what sales to watch for: whipping cream and maple syrup.
  • Buy in bulk. Buying in bulk, particularly at stores like Costco, Sam’s, or Smart and Final can greatly reduce your unit cost. If they’re items you use frequently, you’ll save money over all.
  • Don’t let it go to waste! Food waste is money waste. Make sure that you store real maple syrup in the refrigerator after it’s been opened. Buy whipping cream far in advance of its best by date so you have plenty of time to use it.

How I make this recipe easy:

Having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs. Here are the tools that I use for this recipe:

  • stainless steel mixing bowl – a good set should last you a lifetime.
  • hand mixer – My Hamilton Beach version is going on a decade and still kicking.
  • silicone spatula – I love this two-sided spatula/spoon. It’s great for stirring and scraping. I bought it originally to flip crepes, but I’ve since bought more since it’s so handy.
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Maple Whipped Cream

Maple Whipped Cream is one of the simplest of whipped cream recipes. Forget fancy flavorings and loads of sugar! Go light for a delicious creamy topping for fruit and desserts.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream, maple, maple whipped cream, whipped cream
Servings: 8
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • Pour the heavy cream or heavy whipping cream in the bowl. Add the maple syrup.
  • Beat the cream and syrup together with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat, else it will turn to butter.
  • Store leftover cream in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.

Notes

The cream will whip best if your bowl and beaters have been chilled prior to preparing the recipe.

What else could you top with Maple Whipped Cream?

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe

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  1. Lori says

    October 3, 2010 at

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! I’m gonna have to try that!!!

    Reply
  2. Candi says

    October 3, 2010 at

    Looks yummy! But I think you can totally do the caramel sauce. I made one for the first time last week and it turned out really good. If I can do it, you can do it! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    October 3, 2010 at

    I think the whipped cream would be great served on apple pie! I usually add cinnamon to my whipped cream and it is wonderful on apple pie!

    Reply
  4. I Live in an Antbed says

    October 3, 2010 at

    That sounds wonderful! We will have to try this.

    Reply
  5. Kelley says

    October 3, 2010 at

    We just picked apples today! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    October 3, 2010 at

    I’ve made caramel sauce before and it’s not super difficult, but I think this idea is much healthier! Great idea!

    Reply
  7. Ellisa says

    October 3, 2010 at

    I bet that whipped cream would be absolutely divine with fruit topped waffles or with crepes. My mouth actually just watered thinking about it 🙂

    Reply
  8. Nikki says

    October 3, 2010 at

    Oh my, oh my! This could a topping for just about anything! Ice cream, pecan pie, waffles……..I can think up a dozen. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Emily D. says

    October 4, 2010 at

    My favorite apple dip is cream cheese mixed with brown sugar and vanilla. Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for just a few seconds and stir altogether. It is GREAT!!

    Reply
  10. Holly T. says

    October 4, 2010 at

    THANK YOU for this quick, easy, healthier dessert. Just made it for my kids for a quick post-lunch dessert with sliced Honeycrisp apples we got from the orchard last week – what a fabulous dessert that we all enjoyed! Awesome!

    Reply
  11. Jessica H. says

    October 4, 2010 at

    What a great idea! I am always looking for easy, good recipes. This is something I can do (and I hate to cook! lol) and my girls would love it! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  12. Katie T. says

    October 4, 2010 at

    Yum-o! I’ve been enjoying something similar…apple slices with Brown Cow cream top maple-flavored yogurt. Mmmmmm.

    Reply
  13. Trina says

    October 4, 2010 at

    Waffles. It screams waffles to me. Mmm….

    Reply
  14. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    October 4, 2010 at

    this looks great!

    Reply
  15. julie says

    October 4, 2010 at

    Yep, the whipped cream this way is a great idea-thanks. We have used maple whip cream on our pumpkin pie for years and now it’s tradition!

    Reply
  16. Hilary says

    October 5, 2010 at

    Just made and ate some of this. So good. I did add some toffee bits I had to use up. This was a nice treat!

    Reply
  17. Jada says

    October 5, 2010 at

    Maple Whipped Cream should top a yummy cup of strong coffee, maybe even a seasonal blend, like Harvest Blend from Vista Clara Coffee.

    Or, what about topping a latte? Oh, yummy! Can you tell I LOVE Coffee!?!?!

    I think it’d be great topping pumpkin bread, too. Or dipping Pumpkin Scones into! YUM!

    Reply
  18. Tammy says

    November 12, 2010 at

    My husband just wanted something sweet to eat. We didn’t have anything, so he said he’d have an apple. I remembered your post and that I had some cream in the fridge, so I whipped some up. We loved it!! I loved that it wasn’t heavy like some fruit dips are! Thanks for sharing!!! LOVE your blog, by the way!! It’s one of my favorites!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      November 12, 2010 at

      Isn’t that yummy?! It makes apples feel a little bit “more.” So glad you liked it. And thanks for your kind words.

      Reply
  19. Cheri A. says

    November 27, 2020 at

    5 stars
    I had saved this maple whipped cream recipe a while ago and just recently found it again in my online recipe app. I made it to go on top of our pumpkin pie yesterday! So delicious!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      December 31, 2020 at

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Cheri. I appreciate the feedback.

      Reply

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