Stabilized Whipped Cream

How to make Stabilized Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is arguably the best dessert accompaniment ever. Stabilized whipped cream is awesome stuff, and it couldn’t be easier to make or more adaptable to use.

If you make your own whipped cream, you know there is absolutely no equal in store-bought tubs or cans.  No packaged whipped cream holds a candle to the real deal.

Since it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to whip together, there’s no reason not to whip out that whisk.  I always “stabilize” my whipped cream, which creates whipped cream that is more resilient and won’t get runny as it sits.

Stabilized whipped cream holds together beautifully and keeps its shape for days.  I love using stabilized whipped cream in lieu of heavy frostings whenever possible. It’s incredible on top of decadent flourless chocolate cake and a must-have over white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.

Stabilized whipped cream can be made days ahead of time

When you’re in the mood for a light, fluffy frosting, use stabilized whipped cream to frost cakes or pipe long-lasting swirls onto almost any dessert.

You’ll love the fact that you can make stabilized whipped cream ahead of time, keep it in the fridge without worries of it getting runny, and use it when you’re ready to go.  I often make a batch of this whipped cream recipe and keep it in an airtight container in fridge until I’m ready to use it.

Even better, you can go ahead and frost or pipe this super easy whipped cream recipe onto your cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, etc. and safely keep it in the fridge until ready to serve. When I make my white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, I always fully decorate it with this whipped cream and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days before serving.

Can you freeze stabilized whipped cream?

You’ll love the answer: yes! As long as you make the whipped cream recipe as written with heavy cream, it will freeze nicely.

You can either make a batch and store in airtight container to use later, or you can freeze the entire dessert with stabilized whipped cream already piped on.

Tips to thickening whipped cream (stabilizing)

• Use electric hand mixer to whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla (or other flavored extract) until those pretty soft peaks show up. You can tell soft peaks (image above) have formed by gently lifting the whisk up – gentle peaks should form on the surface of the whipped cream as the whisk is lifted.
• An electric hand mixer is recommended, as it allows you to have total control while you work.
• A warm mixture of plain gelatin (I use Knox) and water is key to thickening and stabilizing your whipped cream.
• Steadily pour in a warm mixture gelatin and water straight into the whisking action, continuing to whip all the way to stiff peaks. When your whipped cream is at stiff peaks, it will seem “firmer” and more sturdy (image below.)

Stabilized Whipped Cream is light, airy, and yet holds its shape

Viola!  The whipped cream takes on a sturdier texture, while remaining light and airy when you taste it.

I’ve done various flavors, with Kahlua whipped cream being a fan favorite. I used Kahlua whipped cream for this unbelievable Double Chocolate Cake, which was seriously over-the-top-of-the-entire-moon.  Deeelicious.

Make out-of-this-world caramel sauce to use on all your desserts:

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