Stabilized Whipped Cream

I initially crafted this recipe to accompany my Cream of Coconut Cake. YUM!!!

Stabilized whipped cream is versatile and sturdy, making it an excellent topping or frosting for a wide range of desserts, especially those that need to be made ahead of time or served at room temperature for a period. 

TIP: 22 servings = 9 oz. container of Cool Whip – this recipe yields 24 servings and can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 24 hours.

Flavoring Suggestions

• Extracts: Add extracts (e.g. vanilla, almond, peppermint, citrus flavors) extract towards the end of whipping. Use about 1/2 tsp.
• Fruits & Zest: Gently old in citrus (e.g., lemon, lime, orange, tangerine) zest or coconut flakes after whipping.
• Powders: Stir in cocoa powder, espresso powder, freeze-dried fruit powder, or a bit of instant pudding mix before whipping.
• Spices: Add ground spices (e.g., cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg) to the cream before whipping.

Serving Suggestions

Cakes & Cupcakes
Stabilized whipped cream can be spread or piped onto cakes and cupcakes like a light, fluffy frosting. 

• Layer Cakes: It provides a light alternative to buttercream and can support cake layers, particularly sponge cakes with fruit fillings (e.g., Black Forest cake).
• Cupcakes: Perfect for piping decorative swirls that hold their shape.
• Poke Cakes: Can be used as a replacement for store-bought whipped topping in recipes like Patriotic Poke Cake or Caramel Apple Poke Cake.
• Roll Cakes: Works well in desserts like a lemon cake roll. 

Pies & Tarts
It’s ideal for pies that need a tall, defined topping without melting into a puddle. 

• Cream Pies: Excellent for classics like banana cream, chocolate cream, or coconut cream pie.
• Cheesecakes & No-Bake Pies: Great for topping or layering in cheesecakes, peanut butter pies, or other no-bake varieties.
• Pumpkin Pie: A reliable topping for holiday pies, as it stays put even when sitting out for a while. 

Other Desserts

• Parfaits & Trifles: Can be layered with fruit, pudding, or cake pieces to create visually appealing parfaits and trifles that won’t collapse.
• Mousses & Puddings: Use as a light finishing dollop for chocolate mousse or puddings.
• Fresh Fruit: A simple yet elegant topping for bowls of fresh berries or other fruit.

Other Uses

• Hot Beverages: A sturdy dollop on hot chocolate or coffee.
• Dips: Can be an ingredient in dessert dips like a Pistachio Cheesecake Dip or Fluffernutter Dip.
• As a Substitute: Use it as a direct replacement for Cool Whip in most recipes that call for it. 

Stabilized Whipped Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
• 2 1/4 tsp filtered water
• 1 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 3 Tbsp powdered sugar – I used confectioner’s sugar
• 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place a large mixing bowl and whisk (I use my stand mixer’s bowl and whisk attachment) in the freezer for 15 mins. 
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 3/4 tsp unflavored gelatin with 2 1/4 tsp filtered water and allow to gel – this will happen almost immediately.
3. Microwave gelatin mixture 10 secs, until it returns to liquid form.
4. Remove chilled bowl and whisk from the freezer.
5. While whisking on medium-low, add 1 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 3 Tbsp powdered sugar, and 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract until just combined.
6. Wish on medium-high (you want to beat it as high as you can without splattering outside of your bowl) 1min, until soft peaks form. 
7. Return to medium-low speed and slowly put in liquid gelatin.
8. Return to medium-high speed and beat until soft peaks form – where it is the consistency of *Cool Whip*. This happens within just a couple of mins in my stand mixer.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	24
Amount Per Serving	0.6 oz
Calories	45
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.8g	6%
Saturated Fat	3.1g	16%
Trans Fat	0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Sodium	4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	1.4g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Total Sugars	0.5g
Added Sugars	0.4g
Protein	0.4g
Vitamin D	0.2mcg	1%
Calcium	7mg	1%
Iron	0mg	0%
Potassium	10mg	0%
Vitamin A	55mcg	6%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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