Easy Swirled Peppermint Whipped Cream (Chantilly Cream) Recipe
Happy Holidays! Red-and-White swirled, this homemade 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.
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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 913kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 232mgSugar: 31gVitamin A: 3499IUVitamin C: 1mgVitamin D: 4µgCalcium: 158mgIron: 0.3mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 31g
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