Posted Nov 03, 2023, Updated Feb 09, 2024 This chocolate whipped cream is the chocolate lover’s version of everyones favorite – homemade whipped cream. It’s easy to make using cocoa powder (not melted chocolate) and tastes amazing served alongside your favorite desserts. Use it in place of regular whipped cream on treats like hot chocolate, chocolate pudding pie, chocolate crepes, homemade chocolate pudding, no bake chocolate cheesecake, etc. etc.
Chocolate Whipped Cream: Ingredients & Substitutions
Heavy Whipping Cream. Make sure your heavy whipping cream is cold. This means that if you just returned from grocery shopping on a hot day with your whipping cream in tow, you should be sure to put it in the refrigerator so it is thoroughly chilled before using it to make chocolate whipped cream. Powdered Sugar. I do not suggest substitutions for powdered sugar. Cocoa powder. Use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best results. Pure Vanilla extract. You can use different extracts or liquer if you want to add a different flavor to the recipe. If doing so, I’d recommend using ½ teaspoon vanilla plus ½ teaspoon of additional flavoring (instead of 1 teaspoon vanilla).
How to Make Chocolate Whipped Cream
Let’s walk through this recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by putting the bowl of a standing mixer or a large mixing bowl (glass or metal preferred) into the refrigerator to chill for at least 15-30 minutes (or longer). Once the bowl is chilled, put the cold whipping cream in the bowl. Then, use the wire whisk attachment of a standing mixer, or a handheld mixer, and whip the heavy cream until it just starts to thicken. Next, add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract to the slightly thickened cream Then, beat the ingredients together, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as it thickens. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stopping once halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then, transfer the chocolate whipped cream to a piping bag and pipe iti onto your favorite dessert. Or put in a serving dish to serve.
Serve
Here are some of my top suggestions for serving chocolate whipped cream (other than just eating it with a spoon).
Use it as a filling for chocolate crepes or the best homemade crepes. Serve with with your favorite sweet breakfast foods like chocolate waffles, homemade waffles (family favorite), chocolate chip pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, etc. Serve it in homemade hot chocolate or crockpot hot chocolate. Pipe it onto your favorite pie like chocolate pudding pie, french silk pie, Oreo pie, etc Or, use it to top cheesecake recipes like chocolate cheesecake, no bake chocolate cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, etc.
Store
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in the piping bag. It may lose some stiffness while being stored. If this happens, you can add more powdered sugar and beat it again to firm it up. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
