Happy Holidays! Red-and-White striped, this Swirled Peppermint Whipped Cream is just perfect for topping your favorite holiday desserts to give them a festive look. The added peppermint extract adds a burst of cool minty flavor, but you're welcome to use mint or spearmint extract, too.
Why I Love this Recipe
- Easy and only takes minutes to make
- Festive Flavor - the combination of peppermint and airy whipped cream is a fun and flavorful duo that is lovely on cupcakes, chocolate tarts and yule log cakes
- So pretty - the red stripes are eye-catching and pretty
Ingredients Used to Make Peppermint Whipped Cream
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- Heavy Cream - this is the main ingredient of whipped cream. When heavy cream is aerated (air is incorporated) it becomes a light and fluffy consistency that can be a delightful addition to cakes and desserts. For best results, choose heavy cream with a high fat content, ideally around 36-40%. Higher fat content contributes to a richer and creamier texture.
- Sugar of Choice - in this recipe, you can use regular cane sugar, white sugar or other granulated sugar of choice. For a lower carb option, replace sugar with a sugar-free substitute such as granulated monk fruit sweetener or erythritol. If using stevia powder, be sure to convert the amount of stevia according to package directions. You can also use 3 Tbsp of powdered sugar instead of 2 Tbsp of sugar in this recipe.
- Peppermint Extract - to flavor the whipped cream.
Just keep in mind that some extracts contain alcohol, and since this is a no-bake recipe, the alcohol won't have a chance to fully evaporate. If serving this to kids, or if you're sensitive to alcohol, be sure to use non-alcoholic extracts or flavorings. Here is a Non-alcoholic peppermint extract you can use.
- Red Food coloring - I used this no-taste red icing gel from Wilton to color this recipe.
Equipment
- Hand mixer or stand mixer - these tools will help you whip the cream efficiently. A hand mixer is easier for smaller batches (for whipping 2 cups of heavy cream or less), while a stand mixer is great for bigger ones.
- Piping Bag - If you plan to decorate desserts or pastries with your whipped cream, a piping bag will help you do exactly that. It provides precision and control when dispensing the cream onto your treats, allowing for beautiful and decorative designs. I used a disposable piping bag like this one.
- Piping Tip of choice - I used this Ateco 849 Closed Star Piping Tip.
Easy Swirled Peppermint Whipped Cream (Chantilly Cream) Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream , also called heavy whipping cream
- 2 to 3 Tbsp granulated sugar , or sugar of choice*
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp red food coloring gel , for swirling
Instructions
Whip the Cream
- Pour the cold heavy cream into a 2 quart mixing bowl. If you're using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment. You can also use a hand mixer with beaters.
- Add the peppermint extract and 2 Tbsp of sugar.
- Begin whipping the cream at low speed, gradually increasing to high as it thickens.
- Do a quick taste test and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
- Whip the cream until it thickens and reaches stiff peaks, or until the beater starts to leave tracks in the cream (see pics)Note: Be careful not to over-whip, as it can turn into butter.
Piping Peppermint Swirled Whipped Cream
- Once your whipped cream is ready, take a piping bag and fit it with your preferred tip. Carefully line one side of the inside of the piping bag with a thin stripe of red food coloring gel.note: it's ok if the stripe isn't a perfect line
- Spoon the peppermint whipped cream into the prepared piping bag, making sure not to disturb the red food coloring gel stripe on the inside.
- Pipe beautifully swirled Peppermint Whipped Cream onto your favorite desserts. Use it to top hot cocoa, cakes, brownies, or any other treats that could use a refreshing peppermint touch.
- Yields approximately 2 cups of whipped cream
How to Store
- If you have leftover whipped cream, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for 1-2 days. You may need to re-whip it for a few seconds to restore the desired consistency.
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