Stabilized Whipped Cream Recipe (2024)

Stabilized Whipped Cream is the perfect topping for your pies, cakes, cupcakes and more. You can even use it as a substitution for Cool Whip. It’s sweet, holds its shape and doesn’t melt. Made with cream cheese and NO gelatin!

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I love putting whipped cream on my pumpkin pie and milkshakes, but you know what I don’t like? It falls flat in minutes.

The solution? Stabilized whipped cream! It will stay pretty and in its place AND you can make your own at home. It’s homemade Cool Whip!

I know some countries don’t even carry Cool Whip in stores so people often ask me for an alternative in dessert recipes. This is your alternative. Stabilized whipped cream with cream cheese is what you need to make and it’s only 4 readily available ingredients.

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What is Stabilized Whipped Cream?

Stabilized whipped cream has the same great taste as regular whipped cream, but the difference is that it will hold its shape after you pipe it or spoon it on your dessert.

It has an extra ingredient to “stabilize” the cream so it does what you want – make your desserts look gorgeous for more than a minute.

Some other stabilizers used are unflavored gelatin, instant pudding mix, powdered milk, and cornstarch. In this recipe, I use cream cheese as the stabilizer.

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Why You’ll Love Stabilized Whipped Cream

  • Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes
  • Can be used in many dessert recipes to replace Cool Whip
  • Use as a topping for your favorite desserts including pies, puddings, milkshakes, sundaes and more
  • Simple ingredients
  • Sweet, light, creamy and fluffy
  • Holds its shape beautifully
  • No artificial ingredients

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese – I use regular cream cheese and not the light version for a creamier result.
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Heavy cream – Make sure it’s cold.
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How to Make Homemade Cool Whip

  • Step One: Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Step Two: In a separate mixing bowl, cream together with a mixer the powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until creamy and well mixed.
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  • Step Three: Remove the chilled bowl from the freezer. Add in the heavy cream and mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the speed to high and continue to mix until stiff peaks form.
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  • Step Four: Add the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed.
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Substitutions and Variations

  • Substitute the vanilla extract for other types of extracts depending on what you are making. You could try almond extract or lemon extract.
  • Add a few drops of food coloring to give it a hue to match your dessert.
  • Add a tablespoon of natural unsweetened cocoa powder to make chocolate whipped cream.
  • To make it low carb, add a confectioner’s sugar replacement like Besti Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose. Both can be replaced 1:1. Use the code simplystacie to receive 10% off.

What to Serve with Homemade Whipped Cream

  • Coconut Pie
  • Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
  • Mocha Latte
  • Pineapple Pie
  • Caramel Apple Dump Cake
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Storage Instructions

Store stabilized whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Can I Freeze?

I don’t recommend freezing any leftover whipped cream, but you can use it as a ingredient in desserts to freeze if you like.

Can I use Light or Fat Free Cream Cheese?

For best results, use the full fat regular cream cheese. It will be a better consistency and not watery.

What are Stiff Peaks?

Stiff peaks are when the whipped cream stays straight up when you lift the beater from the bowl. It can take about 8 to 9 minutes to reach this point with your mixer.

Why Use a Cold Bowl to Make Whipped Cream?

A cold bowl is a must when you are making whipped cream. It will be much quicker and easier to get your desired result of light and fluffy whipped cream.

You’ll also want the heavy whipping cream to be cold too. Cold whipping cream will keep the air bubbles trapped inside for the perfect whipped cream. If the cream is warm, the air bubbles will escape and you won’t have an easy time mixing it.

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Recipes You Can Use Stabilized Whipped Cream In

  • Snickers Salad
  • Cool Whip Cookies
  • Cherry Cheesecake Dip
  • Eggnog Pie

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Stabilized Whipped Cream

Created by Stacie Vaughan

Servings 20

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

The perfect topping for your pies, cakes, cupcakes and more. You can even use it as a substitution for Cool Whip. It's sweet, holds its shape and doesn't melt. Made with cream cheese and NO gelatin!

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Ingredients

  • 1 package cream cheese 8oz/250g package, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold

Instructions

  • Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.

  • In a separate mixing bowl, cream together with a mixer the powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until creamy and well mixed.

  • Remove the chilled bowl from the freezer. Add in the heavy cream and mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the speed to high and continue to mix until stiff peaks form.

  • Add the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed.

  • Store in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 6g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade cool whip, stabilized whipped cream

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FAQs

What is the best way to stabilize whipped cream? ›

All you need is a small amount of unflavored, powdered gelatin and a few extra seconds of time. Once stabilized, you will be able to pipe this yummy topping on top of cupcakes, frost a cake, or just keep the whipped cream stiff as you transport it from one place to another.

How much stabilizer do you put in whipped cream? ›

Simply add 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar to 1 cup whipping cream before whipping. Make it in the morning and serve it after dinner. If you want even more more stability, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the powdered sugar before adding it to the cream.

How much cornstarch to stabilize whipped cream? ›

The easiest way to stabilize whipped cream is to add a tablespoon of cornstarch for every cup of cream. Whip the cream to soft peaks before adding the cornstarch. Beat until the peaks are somewhat firmer.

Does cream of tartar help stabilize whipped cream? ›

Cream of Tartar: Cream of tartar is not 100% necessary for homemade whipped cream. However, it does help to keep it stabilized. A stabilized whipped cream keeps its shape and is excellent for topping pies, cheesecakes, and more. Just a ½ teaspoon per cup of heavy cream is all you need.

Why won't my whipped cream stiffen? ›

Make sure your whipping cream is fresh and as cold as possible in liquid state. I suggest you freeze your bowl for an hour or so. You can also use add some ice and salt in a big bowl and then whip the cream in a smaller bowl on top of the big bowl, this cools down the whipping cream and prevents it from melting.

How long can stabilized whipped cream sit out? ›

Since this recipe contains fresh dairy, the whipped cream shouldn't sit out for more than 2 hours. It will stay fluffy and hold its shape the whole time, but after 2 hours it must be refrigerated for food safety reasons.

How much cream stabilizer to use? ›

Whipped Cream Stabilizer prevents whipped cream from loss of moisture, cracking, yellowing, loss of volume and discoloration. Tasteless and odorless powder. Dosage amount: Add 10 grams (2 teaspoons) of Stabilizer for every 1 liter (35 ounces) of heavy cream.

What is the best emulsifier for whipped cream? ›

The best have been found to be α-tending emulsifiers, which crystallize in the α-form at the oil/water interface, below their melting point. This promotes fat agglomeration during whipping. Monoglyceride acetates and lactates, and propylene glycol palmitate or stearate are all α-tending emulsifiers.

What makes whipping cream shelf stable? ›

What Is Shelf-Stable Whipping Cream? Similar to the shelf-stable milk cartons popular in Europe, this whipping cream has undergone Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) pasteurization, during which the cream is heated to 280 degrees Fahrenheit for two to four seconds, a process that kills all the bacteria in it.

What happens if you add cornstarch to whipped cream? ›

Cornstarch is an easy way to thicken and stabilize whipped cream. To one cup of heavy cream, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch3 mixed with the sugar. The cornstarch can leave a slightly gritty texture to the whipped cream and a bit of a starchy taste. Confectioners or powdered sugar.

How long does whipped cream stabilized with cornstarch last? ›

Stabilized whipped cream will be fine at room temperature for a few hours but to last longer place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Why is my stabilized whipped cream lumpy? ›

If you've over-beaten the whipped cream to the point where it's not smooth and has a grainy texture, add a tablespoon or so of cold heavy whipping cream. Whisk by hand until it softens to the consistency you'd like.

What happens when you whip heavy cream too long? ›

Making whipped cream seems easy enough, but if you beat cream too long, luscious, soft peaks can quickly turn into a grainy mess. If you catch it fast enough, you can simply fold in more un-whipped cream to fix an over-whipped nightmare.

What is cream of tartar used as a stabilizer for? ›

Cream of tartar is a white powder found in the baking aisle that is commonly used to help stabilize whipped egg whites in meringues and cakes and give snickerdoodle cookies their signature flavor and texture.

What is added to whipped creams to make them stabilized? ›

Cream cheese: Adding a small amount of softened cream cheese to the whipped cream helps to stabilize it and gives it a slightly tangy flavor. The cream cheese acts as an emulsifier, helping to hold the whipped cream together and maintain its structure. 2 – 4 tbsp cream cheese for every one cup of heavy cream.

How do you stabilize whipped cream in America's Test Kitchen? ›

The best of the bunch proved to be gelatin, which we first heated in a bit of water to liquefy it and ensure even distribution in the cold cream. It kept liquid from weeping for a full day, contributed no additional flavors, and didn't noticeably change the texture of the whipped cream.

What factors affect the stability of whipped cream? ›

It was pointed out that fat globules and their aggregations contribute to the stability of bubbles in a whipped cream and that controlling these factors is im- portant to the production of good whipped creams. It is known empirically that these factors can be controlled by altering the whipping conditions.

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