Ditch the store-bought whipped cream and make this delicious homemade cool whip, instead. With only 3- simple ingredients, and 5-minutes this homemade whipped cream is super easy to make.
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This stabilized whipped cream is the perfect substitute for a tub of cool whip that you would add to a recipe. Or whip up this fluffy homemade cool whip recipe for all your family's favorite recipes! It's the perfect topping for my Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, or Homemade Ice Cream.
Ingredients for homemade cool whip
- Heavy Whipping Cream: For the best-whipped cream it is critical to use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream and not whole milk. Additionally, make sure it is cold before using it.
- Powdered sugar: Otherwise known as confectioners’ sugar
- Vanilla: Vanilla adds a hint of flavor offering you the perfect sweetness to your whipped cream. Be sure to use vanilla extract not imitation for a rich and delicious final product.
- Vanilla Pudding: Instant pudding NOT heat and serve.
How to make homemade Cool Whip without gelatin
- First, set a large bowl into the refrigerator to chill.
- Next, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and immediately add the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- Beat your ingredients with an electric mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form or about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve this whipped cream on your favorite desserts or in your hot chocolate.
Why this recipe works
This easy recipe only uses 3 ingredients and is better than a store-bought Cool Whip. The key is how you beat the ingredients. You’ll have to beat your ingredients until stiff peaks form to make it work, but you don’t want to overbeat it. The whipping process whips your ingredients into a perfectly fluffy homemade Cool Whip substitute and is delicious on my Homemade Chocolate Pudding.
Recipe tips
- Chill your mixing bowl and use cold whipping cream.
- Make sure you use instant pudding and not the heat-and-serve kind.
- Don’t overbeat your ingredients. You want stiff peaks; however, it can quickly turn from fluffy to a curdled mess in seconds. Stop beating immediately after the peaks form.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups, you can easily double it.
Recipe Faq's
Regular whipped cream doesn't hold its shape as long. It tends to droop over a couple of hours. Cool whip is thicker and can hold its shape longer and is the perfect final touch to my Key Lime Pie or my Pumpkin Pie.
The instant vanilla pudding adds the stabilizer effect that Cool Whip needs to hold its shape longer for the fluffiest whipped cream. That being said you can leave it out but keep in mind it won't have its shape as long.
This easily stabilized whipped cream recipe will last 2 weeks in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator.
Yes, but I wouldn't recommend using it u0022inu0022 a recipe after it's been frozen, after freezing it works best as a whipped topping on hot chocolate, or Cherry Pie. Store in an airtight container or ziplock freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Recipes using cool whip
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Homemade Cool Whip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Set a large bowl in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and add the heavy whipping cream, sugar, pudding and vanilla. Using a hand mixer beat on high until; stiff peaks form about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve chilled on your favorite desserts!
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