Irresistible Recipes With Whipped Cream
Up your dessert game with these irresistible recipes with whipped cream.
Soft, sweet and fluffy, who can resist a recipe that features delicious whipped cream?
Be sure to check out our other dessert recipes, too!
Whipped cream is a versatile and indulgent ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of recipes, from sweet to savory.
Whether you’re looking for a topping for your favorite dessert or a creamy ingredient to incorporate into your main dish, whipped cream can add a light and airy texture, as well as a deliciously sweet flavor, to any dish.
In this collection of recipes with whipped cream, you’ll discover new and creative ways to incorporate this ingredient into your baking, making your dishes even more delicious and decadent.
Are Whipped Cream and Cool Whip the Same
No, whipped cream and Cool Whip are not the same.
Whipped cream is made from heavy cream that is whipped until fluffy, often with sugar and vanilla for sweetness.
It has a light, natural taste and a soft texture.
Cool Whip is a whipped topping made with vegetable oils, corn syrup, and stabilizers, giving it a longer shelf life and a slightly firmer texture.
It’s sweeter and more processed than homemade whipped cream.
Both can be used interchangeably in some recipes, but whipped cream is fresher, while Cool Whip holds its shape longer.
Are Whipped Cream and Heavy Cream the Same
No, whipped cream and heavy cream are not the same.
Heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream) is a liquid dairy product with at least 36% milk fat.
It’s used for cooking, baking, and making whipped cream.
Whipped cream is heavy cream that has been whipped until light and fluffy, often with sugar and vanilla added.
So, heavy cream is the ingredient, and whipped cream is the final product after whipping.
Fun Facts about Whipped Cream
Here are 10 fun whipped-cream facts with an adult-friendly twist!
- Whipped cream originally appeared in 16th-century Europe, where cooks used bundles of twigs to whip it by hand.
- Traditional whipped cream contains about 30–36% milk fat, which is the sweet spot for perfect volume and stability.
- Chilling the bowl and whisk isn’t a myth — colder tools slow fat melting and create a stronger foam.
- Over-whipping breaks fat globules and forces out liquid, which is why it quickly turns into butter.
- Canned whipped cream uses nitrous oxide because the gas dissolves into the cream and instantly expands when released.
- Stabilized whipped cream (often with gelatin or cornstarch) holds its shape for hours and is common in professional kitchens.
- Pastry chefs often flavor whipped cream with liqueurs like Amaretto, Grand Marnier or Kahlúa.
- Chantilly cream is simply whipped cream sweetened with sugar and usually infused with vanilla.
- Whipped cream reaches its maximum volume around the “soft peak” stage, right before it stiffens.
- Some coffee shops use “barista cream,” a slightly thicker whipped cream that melts slower on hot drinks for better presentation.
For additional fun, try these Flavored Whipped Cream Recipes to add to your recipes!
Recipes with Whipped Cream
Get ready for some yummy recipes - all made with homemade whipped cream.
Perfect Whipped Cream
Knowing how to make the perfect whipped cream is an absolute must for any baker ready to up their game.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
When it comes to desserts, this ridiculously easy no bake peanut butter pie is knock-out dessert that will have people thinking you worked away in the kitchen… but really, you just enjoyed licking the bowl!
Chocolate Mint Pie Recipe
A no bake Chocolate Mint Pie Recipe is the perfect addition to a summer evening.
Walnut Vanilla Whipped Cream
Add some amazing flavor to your baking this holiday season with this delectable walnut vanilla whipped cream recipe.
Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe
With a hint of lemon, these light and fluffy Lemon Cream Puffs will be a hit at your next gathering!
You don’t have to be a pastry chef to make these delicious little beauties.
SNICKERS Cake! SNICKERS Ice Cream Bars Cake Recipe
What better way to ring in summer than with a ridiculously easy homemade ice cream cake. And even better -- it's an Ice Cream Snickers cake!
Lemon Raspberry Pie Recipe
Sweet and tart, this Lemon Raspberry Pie recipe is going to be the perfect summer treat for your taste buds.
No-Bake Gluten Free Cheesecake
You are not going to believe how easy this creamy no-bake gluten free cheesecake recipe is to make.
Gluten free cinnamon graham crackers and creamy Nutella flavors all combine to make the perfect no-bake cheesecake ever!
Ricotta Strawberry Puff Pastry
The mixture of ricotta and fresh strawberry compote are dynamic together and provide a generous touch of sweetness.
Easy Gluten Free Icebox Cake
If you are looking for an easy, delicious no-bake dessert, you need to try my gluten free icebox cake recipe!
This simple cake can be made as one big cake, or in single-serve portions for entertaining!
British Brandy Snaps
Brandy Snaps are a popular British dessert.
Crispy golden lacy tubes filled with brandy whipped cream.
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cake
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cake - an ultimate fall dessert - is filled with caramel sauce, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and drizzled with even more caramel sauce.
Coquito Tres Leches Cake Recipe – Puerto Rican Dessert
This is the perfect mix of two awesome Puerto Rican desserts, coquito, and tres leches cake.
Come see how easy it is to make for your family this holiday season!
Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Chocolate Cream Pie is mind-blowing, a chocolate lover's dream!
So easy you won't ever be tempted to get one from the grocery store again.
Traditional Eton Mess
This Eton Mess recipe makes an easy but impressive dinner party dessert, or spoil your family one evening!
Banana Cream Pie
The perfect Banana Cream Pie has a cookie crust, tasty pudding with fresh bananas in the middle and fluffy cream on top!
Raspberry Fool Recipe, A Fabulously Simple Pink Dessert
Try this recipe for Raspberry Fool.
It's kind of like the easiest, most flavorful raspberry mousse you can imagine, and there's no cooking required.
Double Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry sauce
This delicious Double Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry sauce is the best dessert that you can prepare in less than one hour!
It is decadent and full of flavor: a fantastic treat for every chocolate lover!
Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
Japanese strawberry shortcake, aka Japanese Christmas cake, is made of soft, fluffy layers of sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and fresh whipped cream!
Caramel Macchiato No Churn Ice Cream
Caramel Macchiato No Churn Ice Cream is a rich and creamy, indulgent recipe that is a snap to make.
You will NOT need an ice cream maker for this one... only an electric mixer and a freezer!
Whipped Pumpkin Dip
You’re going to love how easy this whipped pumpkin dip is to make.
It’s a fun and easy after school snack or serve it as an appetizer at a fall get together.
Amazing Cherry Dacquoise Cake With Cream
This delicious Cherry Dacquoise is made up of 3 almond dacquoise discs sandwiched in rosemary cherry compote and fresh whipped cream.
3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Balls
These Chocolate Almond Balls are a scrumptious Christmas candy with a chocolate filling and cookie crumb crust.
Pineapple Delight - Vintage Dessert Recipe
Pineapple delight is a rich and sweet no-bake dessert full of tangy pineapple, rich whipped cream and a buttery sweet filling.
French Silk Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
This French Silk Pie starts with a graham cracker crust and is topped with an airy chocolate layer plus whipping cream and shaved chocolate.
It’s silky, light-tasting, and chocolaty.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
This Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake has layers of strawberry ice cream, whipped topping and a cookie crumble.
Easy to make and completely delicious!
No Bake Oreo Dessert
This easy summer dessert recipe is made with only four simple ingredients – chocolate Oreo cookies and homemade, sweetened whipped cream!
Cookies and cream never tasted so good.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie
Creamy chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream is the filling for this frozen pie and sits atop a buttery chocolate chip cookie crust.
Skor Bar Dessert
This no bake dessert is layers of cake, pudding, Skor bars and whipped cream, making it the perfect last minute dessert for any gathering!
Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova
This Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova is a stunner! It’s a double decker, triple chocolate (meringue, whipped cream, and sauce) pavlova.
SO good , easy to make... and visually pretty impressive, too.
Easy 3 Ingredient Green Stuff Recipe
Oh-so-easy Green Stuff recipe, more commonly called Watergate Salad.
A fun and delicious dish that is perfect as a side or as dessert.
Passover Matzo Icebox Cake
Passover Matzo Icebox Cake with vanilla cream, mocha cake layers and chocolate ganache frosting is a perfect dessert for your Pesach Seder.
No-Bake Strawberry Yum Yum
No-Bake Strawberry Yum Yum dessert is easy creamy no-bake deliciousness at its best! Two thick fluffy layers sandwiching a layer of strawberry pie filling makes for one very tasty dessert, indeed.
Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
With a not-to-sweet, creamy mascarpone custard, light vanilla whipped cream, layered between rum and espresso soaked ladyfingers.
Which loosely translates to the BEST tiramisu recipe!
Key Lime Poke Cake
Boxed cake mix is given a tangy twist with a creamy Key lime filling.
This easy Key lime poke cake is light and refreshing, the perfect dessert for spring or summer.
Zuccotto
Zuccotto is a fabulous, creamy Italian dessert cake that is made in the form of a dome, or more specifically a pumpkin.
Make it once, and it won’t be the last time.
Flavored Whipped Cream Recipes
From walnut vanilla to Kahlua and peanut butter, make your desserts stand out with these outstanding flavored whipped creams!
Ohh, what a great round up for Whipped Cream lovers like my kids! Thanks for featuring my pumpkin dip. 🙂
WOW, I am loving all of these amazing recipes featuring one of my favorite and most versatile ingredients! Whipped cream! Thanks so much for including my Italian Tiramisu, can’t wait to try many others in this post!
You’re more than welcome – looks like a great recipe! Enjoy the other terrific recipes using whipped cream 😀